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Rob Wotzak

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Rob Wotzak has been a craftsperson of one kind or another his entire life, working on everything from antique furniture and historic homes to wrought-iron railings and bronze sculptures.

Since 2009, Rob has leveraged his residential construction experience in various roles at Fine Homebuilding Magazine. In his current position as Digital Brand Manager, Rob keeps an eye on the day-to-day workings of FineHomebuilding.com and its supporting social-media platforms to help the brand to continue to represent the cutting edge of residential design and construction.

When he’s not behind his desk or work bench, Rob splits his time between building custom bicycles, traveling with his wife and daughter, and restoring his 1871 Victorian home in New Milford, CT.

  • Podcast 328: IBSx Show Highlights, Day 4

    Podcast 328: IBSx Wrap Up

    Bryan, Mike, Rob, and Patrick talk with Huber product-application experts about new building products and about some of the strange questions they have to answer on Huber's tech support line.

  • FHB Podcast 324: IBSx Preview

    Podcast 324: IBSx Preview

    This episode kicks off podcast coverage of the 2021 International Builders' Show, with insights into the new virtual experience, a little IBS history, and some exciting new building materials—including a new type of AdvanTech subfloor.

  • FHB Podcast 321

    Podcast 321: Running Pipes in a Block House, Local Lumber, and Air-Sealing a Garrison Colonial

    Rob, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about lead poisoning and favorite tools before taking questions on making room in block walls for pipes, ducts, and wires; local logging; and how to air-seal overhanging floors.

  • FHB-Podcast, episode 319

    Podcast 319: Building in a Flood Zone, Who Pays for Warranty Work, and Converting Attics to Living Space

    Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear form listeners about protecting foundation insulation and building Baltic-birch cabinets before taking listener questions on foundation designs for flood zones, who pays labor costs for warranty work, and attracting clients with COVID-safe work practices.

  • steel-framed windows

    Phenomenal Fenestration

    These steel-framed windows are corrosion resistent and support expansive panes of insulated glass.

  • lime paint

    Luxurious Lime Paint

    This line of mineral-based paint refracts light to create a luminous glow with a rich matte texture.

  • water-resistive barrier

    Peel-and-Stick Drainable Housewrap

    Benjamin Obdyke’s new self-adhered HydroGap SA is easy to apply solo and sits tight over every surface and around every corner.

  • FHB Podcast 317

    Podcast 317: Natural Air Changes, Flashing Windows in Brick Walls, and Cleaning Construction Messes

    Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about going all-electric and air-sealing adventures before taking listener questions about natural air changes, flashing windows in brick openings, and how clean a job site should be.

  • FHB Podcast episode 313

    Podcast 313: Pony Studs, Cold Floors, and Hiding Foundation Insulation

    Rob, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about gas mitersaws, vinyl-wrapped windows, and ladder safety, before taking listener questions about building-component etymology, urea-formaldehyde foam, and hiding foundation insulation.

  • Podcast 307: Shed Foundations, Wasted Foam, and Deep-Energy Retrofits

    Podcast 307: Shed Foundations, Wasted Foam, and Deep-Energy Retrofits

    Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about electric heat and building monitors before taking listener questions about Shaker sheds, foam sealant, and a deep-energy retrofit in Redwood City, Calif.

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