Aaron Gould is the Head of Sustainability for VaproShield – a market leader in protecting mass timber projects from disaster. Their innovative water resistive barriers and air barrier membranes are protecting hundreds of structures around the country. Their systems are market leaders on cost, labor, performance and versatility. 
 
Aaron takes us through the world of moisture management and how VaproShield is perfectly positioned to tackle all things moisture-management.  We explore the grim reality of moisture damage, and how it presents a longer-lasting and more prevalent risk than fire to mass timber structures. But worry not – we also cover the mitigation and protection strategies that take care of those problems before they ever occur. Our conversation also covers VaproShield's collaborations with manufacturers to apply their products in the factory for early protection.
 
To cap off the episode, Aaron discusses the contrasts between North American and European mass timber building environments, underlining the need for protection in all climates. We also take a trip down to hot and humid climates like Miami, Florida where moisture management plays a critical role. They helped pioneer mass timber acceptance in one of the strictest building environments in North America. Aaron’s expert insights and riveting tales from the field make this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to protect mass timber projects from disaster. 

If you’re in Colorado on November 9, 2024 – be sure to check out VaproShield’s AIA workshop with Sterling Structural on the benefits of Mass Timber and how to protect it taking place in Golden, Colorado. 

Details here > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GzJqsegAG1hJhS0mZK0Pi8W-podC6pbz/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/goulda/

Check out VaproShield’s impressive project list on their website > https://vaproshield.com/

Looking to expand you mass timber network? Attend the Mass Timber Group Summit in Denver, CO!