Benjamin Obdyke
Benjamin Obdyke is a U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1868 and headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, that produces roof and wall moisture management building materials—drainable housewraps, rainscreens, flashing tapes, and ridge vents—sold through authorized dealers and direct e-commerce to builders, contractors, architects, and remodelers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1868
- HeadquartersHorsham, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Benjamin Obdyke firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Benjamin Obdyke
- Legal name
- Benjamin Obdyke Incorporated
- Website
- https://benjaminobdyke.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1868
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Benjamin Obdyke is a U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1868 and headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, that produces roof and wall moisture management building materials—drainable housewraps, rainscreens, flashing tapes, and ridge vents—sold through authorized dealers and direct e-commerce to builders, contractors, architects, and remodelers.
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Benjamin Obdyke industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Envelope Moisture Management
- NAICS
- Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Exterior Insulation & Weatherproofing (House Wrap, Air/Water Barriers) (HSAPAKAK), Air Sealing Membranes, Tapes & Gaskets (Air Barriers) (IMADAGAI), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF), Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN)
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Where Benjamin Obdyke is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Horsham
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Benjamin Obdyke business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Building Materials Sales: Sale of moisture management building products including housewraps, rainscreens, ridge vents, flashing tapes, and underlayments to building professionals through dealer network.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels9 records
Benjamin Obdyke product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Benjamin Obdyke manufactures and sells roof and wall moisture management building materials, including drainable housewraps, self-adhered water-resistive barriers, rainscreen systems, vapor-permeable flashing tapes, roof underlayments, and ridge ventilation products. Products are engineered to function as an integrated building envelope system addressing water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers, and are sold through a national authorized dealer network and a direct e-commerce platform to building professionals in residential and commercial construction.
Product overview
Benjamin Obdyke is a manufacturer of roof and wall moisture management building materials, operating since 1868. The product portfolio centers on moisture control layers for building envelopes, organized into product systems: Housewrap Systems (BenWrap SA, BenWrap Housewrap, InvisiWrap SA, InvisiWrap UV), Drainable Housewrap Systems (HydroGap SA, HydroGap Drainable Housewrap), Air Barrier Drainable Housewrap Systems, UV-Protected Rainscreen Systems (InvisiWrap UV + HydroFlash UV+ + Batten UV), Rainscreen Systems for Siding (Slicker Classic, Slicker MAX), Rainscreen Systems for Masonry, Wood Roof Protection (Cedar Breather + Rapid Ridge 7), and Metal Roof Protection (VaporDry SA, Cedar Breather, AeroNet). Key accessories include flashing products (HydroFlash UV+, HydroFlash LA, HydroFlash GP, HydroTape DS, HydroCorner), ventilation mats (AeroNet), and interior vapor control (VaporWise). The company also offers a full line of ridge vents (Shark Vent, Cougar LP, Roll Vent, Rapid Ridge, Rapid Ridge 7, Xtractor Vent X18/X18 Xtra/XLP). Products are designed to work together as integrated systems with varying warranty coverage (10-35 years).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HydroGap: Drainable housewrap product line with spacers for drainage efficiency
- BenWrap
- Cedar Breather
- Slicker
- HydroFlash
- VaporDry
- VaporWise
- Rapid Ridge
- Xtractor Vent
- Shark Vent
- Roll Vent
- InvisiWrap
Products and services
- HydroGap® SA Housewrap The first self-adhered drainable housewrap with a continuous vapor-permeable acrylic adhesive backing that delivers true air sealing and drainage performance; uses 1mm spacers to achieve 96% drainage efficiency. Targeted at building professionals integrating air and water control in residential and commercial wall assemblies.
- HydroGap® Drainable Housewrap Drainable housewrap with 1mm spacers creating a drainage gap between sheathing and cladding, built on a tri-laminate substrate for tear strength and water resistance. Used by builders and contractors as a water-resistive barrier with engineered drainage behind siding.
- BenWrap® SA Self-Adhered WRB Housewrap Self-adhered water-resistive barrier housewrap with acrylic adhesive that seals around fasteners and penetrations for air barrier performance. For building professionals installing WRBs in residential and commercial wall systems.
- BenWrap® Housewrap Housewrap formerly known as FlatWrap HP, used as a WRB layer in rainscreen systems and stucco applications. Sold to building professionals for wall water management.
- InvisiWrap® SA Housewrap Self-adhered housewrap providing air and water control with vapor permeability for moisture management in wall assemblies. Targeted at building professionals specifying breathable WRB systems.
- InvisiWrap® UV Black Housewrap UV-resistant black housewrap designed for open-joint cladding systems; can be left exposed for up to a year. Used by architects and contractors on modern cladding designs with visible WRB.
- HydroFlash® UV+ Premium acrylic flashing tape with UV resistance up to a year and vapor permeability (4 perms) using breathable acrylic adhesive for drying potential at penetration points. First vapor-permeable flashing tape available in the U.S., for window/door and penetration flashing.
- Batten UV UV-resistant furring strip providing multidirectional airflow and drainage behind open-joint cladding systems. Used by builders and architects on modern cladding assemblies.
- Slicker® Classic Rainscreen True rainscreen providing a 1/4-inch (6mm) gap between sheathing and cladding for drainage and continuous airflow drying; requires a separate WRB. For building professionals installing ventilated rainscreen systems behind siding.
- Slicker® MAX Rainscreen Rainscreen with enhanced profile providing 1/4-inch gap and at least 1/4-inch ventilated space for drying behind stucco or veneered stone. Targeted at commercial and high-end residential wall assemblies requiring maximum drainage.
- AeroNet™ Wall & Roof Ventilation Mat Roof and wall ventilation mat with nubs/feet creating a 1/4-inch gap for airflow and drainage, designed for use under roofing or siding materials. For building professionals needing ventilated drainage mat under cladding or roofing.
- HydroFlash® LA Liquid-applied flashing that applies like caulk, ideal for window corners, curves, and awkward shapes; creates monolithic sill flashing and fills imperfections; installable in temperatures as low as 25°F. For cold-climate and complex detail flashing.
- HydroFlash® GP General purpose self-adhered flashing tape with acrylic adhesive offering better holding power than butyl or rubberized asphalt, vapor closed with 180-day UV exposure rating. General-purpose window and penetration flashing for building professionals.
- HydroTape® DS Sealing Tape Sealing tape for seams in HydroGap and BenWrap installations. Sold as an accessory to Benjamin Obdyke WRB systems.
- VaporWise® Vapor-Variable Interior Membrane Smart vapor retarder with functional vapor permeance range from 0.14 (class II vapor barrier) to 14 perms (permeable), adjusting based on seasonal relative humidity. Interior-side vapor control for building professionals.
- HydroCorner® Sill Treatment Pre-formed sill corner piece providing additional protection at window sill corners when using straight flashing tape. Window flashing accessory for building professionals.
- VaporDry® SA Roof Underlayment Self-adhered vapor-permeable roof underlayment for use in vented and unvented roof assemblies, increases air tightness while allowing drying to exterior. For roofers and builders on metal and other roof assemblies.
- Cedar Breather® Roof Ventilation Mat Fire-resistant underlayment for wood shingles and shakes providing 1/4-inch continuous airflow space between roof deck and shingles; Class A fire rating. For roofers installing cedar, wood shake, or metal roofs.
- Shark Vent® XLP Ridge Vent Low profile (5/8-inch) externally baffled rolled ridge vent with integrated end plugs, 12 inches net free area per linear foot, approved for up to 16/12 pitch roof. For roofers installing ridge ventilation on asphalt shingle roofs.
- Cougar® LP Ridge Vent Low profile ridge vent from the Xtractor product line. For roofers seeking a low-profile externally baffled ridge vent option.
- Roll Vent® Ridge Vent First ridge vent on a roll (created in 1987) with gull wing design preventing shingles from bending; maximum 18 square inches NFA per linear foot. For roofers installing ridge ventilation.
- Rapid Ridge® Ridge Vent Nail gun-able ridge vent on a roll with gull wing design, 12.5 square inches NFA per linear foot, 5/8-inch low profile. For roofers seeking fast nail-gun installation of ridge ventilation.
- Rapid Ridge® 7 Ridge Vent Ridge vent tested and approved for cedar roof applications with cleaner installed look; provides 12.5 square inches NFA per linear foot. For roofers installing cedar roof systems.
- Xtractor Vent® X18 Ridge Vent Higher profile (13/16-inch) externally baffled ridge vent with 18 square inches NFA per linear foot and drain holes every 4 inches preventing water build up. For roofers seeking high-NFA ridge ventilation.
- Xtractor Vent® X18 Xtra Ridge Vent Similar to X18 with added filter for extra protection against weather infiltration; 18 square inches NFA per linear foot. For roofers needing enhanced weather infiltration protection.
- Xtractor Vent® XLP Ridge Vent Low profile (5/8-inch) sectional ridge vent designed for nail gun installation, 12.75 inches NFA per linear foot. For roofers needing sectional low-profile ridge ventilation.
- Shark Vent® Ridge Vent (original launch) Rolled ridge vent launched at the International Roofing Expo in 2014, receiving positive feedback from contractors for ease of rolling out, lightweight packaging, and flexibility over architectural shingles.
Quantifiable outcome
- HydroGap removes bulk water 100 times faster than standard housewrap
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Customer profileSegments3 records
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Benjamin Obdyke technology and API
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Benjamin Obdyke competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SIGA: Swiss manufacturer of high-performance air-sealing tapes and membranes (Wigluv, Sicrall, Majcoat). Direct peer in vapor-permeable flashing and WRB membranes, with strong architecture-led specification in North America.
- VaproShield: Specializes in vapor-permeable WRBs and rainscreen membranes (SlopeShield, RevealShield). Direct niche peer in vapor-permeable, drainable weather-resistive barriers sold into commercial and high-end residential envelopes.
- Cosella-Dörken (DELTA): DELTA family of WRBs, rainscreens and self-adhered membranes competes directly against HydroGap and Slicker lines in building-envelope assemblies, especially in rainscreen and masonry applications.
- Protecto Wrap: U.S. manufacturer of self-adhered membranes, flashing tapes and WRBs competing in the same premium-flashing and weather-resistive barrier category as HydroFlash and BenWrap.
- DuPont Tyvek: Tyvek HomeWrap is the dominant North American housewrap / water-resistive barrier, sold through big-box and lumberyard channels. Directly competes with Benjamin Obdyke's BenWrap, HydroGap and InvisiWrap lines for the same builder and architect customers.
- Huber Engineered Woods (ZIP System): ZIP System sheathing with integrated WRB and ZIP System flashing tape competes head-on with Benjamin Obdyke's housewrap + flashing tape systems, often specified into the same wall and roof assemblies.
- Fortifiber Building Systems: Long-standing U.S. manufacturer of weather-resistive barriers, flashing and roofing underlayments (e.g. Moistop, WeatherSeal). Closely overlapping specialty product line targeting the same builder and contractor customers as Benjamin Obdyke.
Broad incumbents
- Kingspan Insulation: Global building envelope manufacturer with rainscreen, insulated sheathing and continuous insulation systems (e.g. GreenGuard, Kooltherm). Broad incumbent overlapping with Slicker rainscreen and InvisiWrap UV open-joint wall systems.
- Henry (Carlisle Construction Materials): Broad building-envelope portfolio (air barriers, WRBs, flashing, roofing underlayments) sitting within Carlisle. Competes with Benjamin Obdyke across multiple SKUs but as part of a much larger construction-products platform.
- 3M (Construction & Home Improvement): Sells DIY and contractor-grade flashing tapes, housewrap and seam tapes through big-box. Indirect competitor at the flashing/accessory level and well-resourced incumbent in the broader weatherization category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Obdyke
What does Benjamin Obdyke do?
Benjamin Obdyke manufactures and sells roof and wall moisture management building materials, including drainable housewraps, self-adhered water-resistive barriers, rainscreen systems, vapor-permeable flashing tapes, roof underlayments, and ridge ventilation products. Products are engineered to function as an integrated building envelope system addressing water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers, and are sold through a national authorized dealer network and a direct e-commerce platform to building professionals in residential and commercial construction.
Is Benjamin Obdyke a public or private company?
Benjamin Obdyke is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Benjamin Obdyke founded?
Benjamin Obdyke was founded in 1868. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Benjamin Obdyke based?
Benjamin Obdyke is headquartered in Horsham, United States, in the North America region.
How does Benjamin Obdyke make money?
One revenue line is on record: building Materials Sales.
Who are Benjamin Obdyke's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SIGA, VaproShield, Cosella-Dörken (DELTA), Protecto Wrap, DuPont Tyvek, Huber Engineered Woods (ZIP System) and Fortifiber Building Systems. Broad incumbents are Kingspan Insulation, Henry (Carlisle Construction Materials) and 3M (Construction & Home Improvement).
Does Benjamin Obdyke have an API?
No public API is recorded for Benjamin Obdyke.
What industry is Benjamin Obdyke in?
Benjamin Obdyke's product category is Building Envelope Moisture Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAMAA, Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied), with a secondary code of HSAPAKAK, Exterior Insulation & Weatherproofing (House Wrap, Air/Water Barriers). Its NAICS code is 32412 and its SIC code is 2891.