ROCKWOOL at the ROCKHOUSE
R‑Class™ Member Exclusive Event
Tuesday, February 27, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
If you’re headed to IBS this year, we want to meet you in person. Connect with your fellow R‑Class members in person at this member-only event and meet R‑Class Roundtable co-hosts Randy Williams, Travis Brundgart, Joe Cook and more! Attendees will receive a special gift in appreciation of being a part of game-changing building with ROCKWOOL.
In-Booth Demos & Special Events at Booth #C4935
Join us at the ROCKWOOL booth #C4935, where our builder-led demos and live R‑Class Roundtable promise an immersive experience like no other. Experience the extraordinary quiet of ROCKWOOL stone wool in our sound tunnel and learn about how to incorporate this simple upgrade into your builds. Watch a live recording of the Modern Craftsman Podcast — an exclusive opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders shaping the future of construction practices.
Going Underground: Best Practices Below Grade
Live demo featuring Kyle Stumpenhorst and Randy Williams
TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
WEDNESDAY: 2:15 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
THURSDAY: 9:30 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
Effective below-grade insulation applications lay the foundation for a complete high-performance building envelope. Whether you’re insulating foundation walls, a crawl space or under a concrete slab, Kyle Stumpenhorst and Randy Williams will guide you through the best strategies and tips for designing and building lasting assemblies underground.
It’s All About the Details: Continuous Insulation
In-booth demo featuring Ben Bogie and Randy Williams
TUESDAY: 11:30 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
WEDNESDAY: 11:45 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
THURSDAY: 11:30 a.m. (Add to Calendar)
It’s all about the details: Continuous insulation is a staple in high-performance wall assemblies for good reason. Join us as Ben Bogie and Randy Williams share the best practices for an optimal installation — including those tricky areas around doors, windows and foundations — that will support a durable and airtight building envelope.
Sound Advice: Levels of Soundproofing
In-booth demo featuring Will King – The Build Show
TUESDAY: 1:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
WEDNESDAY: 1:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
THURSDAY: 1:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
Ensure the comfort and safety of a home’s occupants with insulated interior wall assemblies that reduce sound transmission to improve productivity, privacy, and overall health and well-being — and fire safety too. Will King will demonstrate the various design strategies and installation details that will help you meet these important performance goals.
R‑Class Roundtable Live
Tuesday, February 27, 3:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
Randy Williams, Travis Brungardt, Joe Cook and special guests
We don’t often get these guys together in the same place at the same time, so let’s make the most of it! Join us for a live taping of the R‑Class Roundtable. Seasoned building pros Travis Brungardt, Joe Cook and Randy Williams will be at the table with the usual ROCKWOOL faces to talk about what’s happening around their project sites and what we can learn from their experiences.
Modern Craftsman Podcast
Wednesday, February 28, 3:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace
Watch these seasoned pros record an episode of their popular podcast, Modern Craftsman Podcast, live from the ROCKWOOL booth. Their signature style of unfiltered and practical advice for building professionals will be on full display as they tackle timely topics with a special guest. Join us!
R‑Class Builders
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Kyle Stumpenhorst
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Randy Williams
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Ben Bogie
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Will King
Kyle Stumpenhorst
Kyle is a custom post-frame builder in Illinois — and a legitimate internet sensation with more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers. He founded Rural Renovators when he walked away from a corporate job to pursue his true passion for construction. He started making YouTube videos on the jobsite in 2017, and his relatable style and hands-on expertise have made him one of the most recognizable, respected sources for builder education in North America.
Randy Williams
An energy auditor who comes from a family of builders, Randy Williams has shared his expertise as a contributing writer for Fine Homebuilding magazine and as a consultant for power companies and the building community through the Midwest Building Science Symposium. Randy primarily works with homeowners and fellow builders on existing homes, conducting energy audits and blower door tests. Randy shares his insight each month as a part of the ROCKWOOL R‑Class Roundtable series.
Ben Bogie
Ben has the uncommon distinction of being a third-generation high-performance builder. For more than 20 years, he has been honing his craft, working on early 18th-century historic homes, fabricating and installing high-end custom millwork throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic. He holds a certificate in studio furniture making, is an active member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, and is passionate about high-performance, low-energy projects.
Will King
Former firefighter and homebuilder Will King understands the science behind building structures. Now owner of High Cotton Homes, a high-performance, luxury custom-build company in northwest Alabama, Will creates living spaces that are fire resilient, safe and comfortable. As a contributor to The Build Show Network, he also shares insights on quality craftsmanship, timeless design and efficiency with viewers. Will brings his passion for building science and fresh ideas to the R‑Class community.
Sponsorships
Insulating from the Outside featuring The Build Show’s Daniel Glauser
South Hall SU253
Wednesday, February 28, 12:30 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
In addition to his day job as Matt Risinger’s executive project manager at Risinger Build, Daniel Glauser is working on his own major home renovation. Learn all about why and how he’s tackling this deep energy retrofit from the outside in to reach Passive House standards with a high-performance building envelope.
Construction Performance Zone
South Hall SU253
Tuesday, February 27–Thursday, February 29 – All Day (Add to Calendar)
Glean valuable insights from industry leaders in the Construction Performance Zone (CPZ). Gather tips, advice and techniques for constructing higher-quality homes that are more resilient and efficient. Learn about basements, wall systems, roofs, material choices, construction speed, cost considerations and more. The CPZ offers a one-of-a-kind experience on the exhibit floor, featuring live demonstrations and discussions from an unparalleled gathering of experts.
Building Science Symposium
Las Vegas Convention Center
Monday, February 26, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
What started in Kansas City as “BS* & Beer,” the Building Science Symposium is now a series of events held nationwide focused on building science topics and insights featuring high-performance experts. The first Building Science Symposium of 2024 kicks off in a big way with a one-day event at IBS featuring Steve Baczek, Ross Trethewey, Ben Bogie and Jake Bruton.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be a part of this initiative led by Kansas builders Travis Brundgart and Joe Cook. Stop by the symposium and meet our ROCKWOOL pros for a free gift!