A rainscreen is a moisture management technique for controlling rain entry in an exterior wall that involves locating a pressure-moderated air space immediately behind exterior cladding in addition to employing a water resistive barrier.

Benjamin Obdyke’s Rainscreen Products

Benjamin Obdyke has been providing innovative rainscreen solutions since the early 1990’s. We are credited with being the innovator of the rolled rainscreen and have sold the market leading Home Slicker brand since 2002. Our rainscreen products continue to be marketing leading products offering the utmost in performance and value.

Benjamin Obdyke offers three primary forms of rainscreen products:

• Home Slicker®
• Home Slicker plus Typar®
• Home Slicker Stone and Stucco®

How a Rainscreen Works

The air space that is created by the rainscreen between the back of the cladding and the face of the water resistive barrier is designed to reduce the forces that draw water into the assembly. Water that does reach the back of the cladding is then permitted to drain from the wall assembly via the space created by the rainscreen. In addition to the drainage capabilities, a rainscreen system also helps accelerate the drying of moisture-laden air (vapor) that accumulates in the interior wall assembly by moving air in a convective fashion throughout the cavity. Benjamin Obdyke offers a full line of rainscreen products specifically designed for use behind a variety of claddings including wood, fiber cement, manufactured stone, thin stone, and stucco. Click on one of the products listed on the right for additional information on moisture management and rainscreen related information.