Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson is director of sales, Engineering & Marketing at Knight Wall Systems Inc. A 15-year veteran of the building envelope industry, he is named in several patents and developed some of Knight’s flagship products, some of which were winners of Building Green “Top-10 Green Building Product” awards. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Oregon State University.
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Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
Brian Nelson is general manager of Knight Wall Systems
Brian Nelson
July 3, 2025
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Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
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Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

With formal recognition in the 2024 IBC, rainscreen systems have advanced from innovative concept to standard practice—bringing enhanced water management, design flexibility, and structural resilience to the forefront of modern building envelopes.
Brian Nelson is general manager of Knight Wall Systems
Brian Nelson
April 28, 2025
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With formal recognition in the 2024 IBC, rainscreen systems have advanced from innovative concept to standard practice—bringing enhanced water management, design flexibility, and structural resilience to the forefront of modern building envelopes.


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Protect From the Elements

Rainscreens, moisture-management, and waterproofing buildings.
Brian Nelson is general manager of Knight Wall Systems
Brian Nelson
April 18, 2024
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Given their name, it’s completely reasonable to assume that rainscreens are a key part of waterproofing buildings. Truth is, rainscreens do play a crucial role in waterproofing buildings by employing a multi-layered approach to managing moisture intrusion. But they don’t do it all.


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