5 Advantages of HydroGap® SA From Benjamin Obdyke

Tuesday, August 13 | 2024

There are countless things to worry about when building a new home. As a contractor, you can control the outcome of some of those items, but there is one factor you cannot control—the weather. As you and your team work on getting the interior structure of a home just right, it sits open to the elements. That leaves your new build at risk of having moisture buildup within the walls. 

Thankfully, there's a new solution that prevents this problem, putting your mind at ease and letting you focus on other important aspects of your project. Introducing the HydroGap® SA Self-Adhered Drainable Housewrap by Benjamin Obdyke. It is the first (and only) product of its kind on the market. HydroGap® SA reduces the risk of moisture damage by keeping walls dry, which is an advantage for your construction project and the new homeowners well into the future.  Here are five reasons we think you will love it:

Drainage Space
While there are other housewraps on the market, none have the drainage space that the HydroGap® SA does. It features:

• A 1mm spacer technology.
• Removes moisture two times faster.
• Breathable acrylic adhesive that runs continuously throughout the application, ensuring a tight fit on even the toughest corners.
• A 96% drainage efficiency, which keeps walls dry.

There's never been an easier way to protect your new construction project from unwanted moisture buildup.

Easy Installation
The last thing any contractor wants is to add a new product to their project if it is cumbersome or reduces efficiency. The good news is that the HydroGap® SA housewrap is quick and easy to apply. It requires slight pressure to ensure a tight fit. And that means this housewrap won't stick in place until you want it to. Is your initial application slightly off? No problem. Simply peel off and readjust until you're satisfied with the position. This impressive feature ensures you don't waste money, product, or time.

Additionally, the HydroGap® SA doesn't need a primer when applied in temperatures above 25°F.

It fits nicely around joints and cladding fasteners. This housewrap can even help maintain mechanical overlaps. It adheres to OSB, CDX, plywood, and CMU. The HydroGap® SA housewrap has a flexible, stretchy, mesh-like texture that reduces the chance of accidentally tearing during the installation process.

Suitable for Any Climate
The HydroGap® SA housewrap by Benjamin Obdyke has an impressive vapor permeance rating of 12. That makes it perfectly suited for mixed climates. You don't need to worry about how the weather will impact walls. This amazing feature helps keep moisture and vapor at bay.

Get the Complete System
Benjamin Obdyke wants to make sure every contractor has the tools they need to get the job done right. So they developed a full product line to complement the HydroGap® SA housewrap. Contractors can get a complete line of flashing accessories to have the most durable system right at their fingertips.

Outstanding Warranty
While the HydroGap® SA housewrap is one of the most durable and long-lasting products on the market, sometimes things go wrong. Benjamin Obdyke offers an unbeatable limited warranty program good for up to 20 years.

To learn more about HydroGap® SA housewrap or to place your order, contact Contractor Express, Long Island's leading building material supplier since 1981. Contact us today at 516-764-0388.