Benjamin Obdyke Housewrap

IWP is proud to partner with Benjamin Obdyke, an industry leader in moisture management solutions, offering a wide range of products for any exterior siding project.  As building science has evolved, energy efficiency codes have changed and “tighter” homes have become more standard, increasing the potential for moisture issues in wall and roof cavities.  Benjamin Obdyke is committed to providing an overall building system made of products designed to work together and enhance one another for maximum performance.

Meet the Benjamin Obdyke WRB system…

HydroGap Drainable Housewrap is a durable and long lasting housewrap with one millimeter spacers designed to allow more bulk water to drain from a wall.  HydroGap SA Drainable Housewrap combines the innovative spacers with acrylic adhesive, boosting vapor permeability and saving time during installation.  For open-joint cladding applications, InvisiWrap UV Self-Adhesive Housewrap is designed to handle long-term UV exposure and provides true sealing around every fastener and penetration point.  Commercial projects benefit from Benjamin Obdyke’s FlatWrap HP, a WRB offering premium performance at a competitive price.

Slicker Classic is a vertically channeled three dimensional rainscreen that provides a consistent space for moisture to escape quickly and eliminates the need for furring strips.  Slicker Max features the same great benefits of Classic rainscreen, but also includes a filter fabric, making it perfect for fiber cement, stone veneer and stucco wall applications.

Benjamin Obdyke’s Cedar Breather is a fire-resistant underlayment for wood shingles and shakes that provides space for continuous airflow and protects the beauty of the wood.  The perfect pair to Cedar Breather is VaporDry SA, a vapor permeable self-adhered roof membrane engineered to self-seal around roofing fasteners and further reduces the potential of damage due to moisture build-up.

Several options of exterior flashing have been designed to enhance the performance of the Water Resistant Barrier system.  Choose from HydroFlash GP, HydroFlash LA, and HydroFlash UV flashing solutions, specially formulated for aggressive adhesion to the housewrap.  HydroTape DS is a double-sided sealing tape that is a vapor permeable and seals seams without reverse flash.

Benjamin Obdyke offers a complete and versatile line of products for any siding application.  Each element of the WRB system is designed to complement the next, increasing air flow, eliminating trapped moisture, saving time and labor costs, and protecting the wall assembly from mold and rot.