What Advanced Building Products does

Advanced Building Products, Inc. is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of entangled-net drainage and ventilation products for building-envelope moisture management, headquartered and operating a 24-hour single-site production facility in Sanford, Maine. Founded in the 1980s originally as a copper laminated flashing manufacturer, the company evolved over two decades into one of the largest U.S. producers of three-dimensional polymer matrix mats — nylon and polypropylene structures configured as open drainage channels and ventilation airspaces, often bonded with heat-applied filter fabric.

The product portfolio spans four application categories: wall solutions (Mortairvent® Rainscreen, Mortairvent® CW cavity-wall system, Mortairvent® Weep Screed, Veneer Vent®, Watairvent® Furring Strips, and the Mortar Break® family of deflection mats), roof solutions (CedAir-Mat®, Insulair®, R-Vent®, SoundCatcher®, Advanced Drain® Roof Composite, GroundGuard® RR/VM), below-grade solutions (Advanced Drain® Horizontal Drainage Mat, RAM Vent® radon abatement mat), and adjacent specialty lines (USG Levelrock® sound attenuation mat and MarineVent®/BedVent® marine applications). The underlying technology platform is the proprietary entangled polymer monofilament matrix, with multiple U.S. patents granted (US D1,115,066; US 10,914,077; US 12,345,437) and compliance with ASTM E2925, NFPA 285, and 2021/2024 IRC/IBC code requirements.

The company makes money by selling these engineered building materials through a network of independent regional sales representative agencies covering all U.S. regions (Leet, GLH, JEG, Louis Williams, MPM, Preferred Marketing and others), supplemented by inside sales, a customer portal for pricing/orders, an e-commerce shop, and distribution partnerships (notably USG Levelrock®). The customer base spans residential single-family builders, multi-family developers, commercial contractors, and architects/specifiers, with revenue classified as hardware product sales. Specification-driven demand is cultivated through MasterSpec/SpecPoint platform integrations, four AIA-accredited continuing-education courses (delivered for 26+ years), technical CAD/documentation libraries, and trade-show presence at the NAHB International Builders' Show and JLC Live.

Name

Advanced Building Products

Legal name

Advanced Building Products, Inc.

Website

https://advancedbuildingproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Building Products is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of patented entangled-net drainage and ventilation mats for building envelope moisture management, serving residential, multi-family, and commercial builders, contractors, and architects/specifiers across North America through regional sales rep agencies and specification platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Construction Materials

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Insulation & Weatherproofing (House Wrap, Air/Water Barriers) (HSAPAKAK)

Keywords

• Moisture management products
• Rainscreen drainage mats
• Building envelope solutions
• Mortar deflection systems
• Roof ventilation mats

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Manufacturing & Sales: Company manufactures and sells engineered moisture management and ventilation products (rainscreen mats, furring strips, mortar deflection products, roof ventilation mats, drainage composites, radon abatement mats, sound attenuation products) primarily to builders, contractors, architects, and specifiers in the residential, multi-family, and commercial construction markets. Products are sold through regional sales rep agencies and direct sales. Revenue is derived from product sales across wall, roof, and below-grade application categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced Building Products manufactures and sells engineered moisture management and ventilation products for building envelopes. Its portfolio includes rainscreen mats, composite furring strips, mortar deflection products, roof ventilation mats, drainage composites, radon abatement mats, and sound attenuation mats sold under proprietary entangled net technologies. The products serve wall, roof, and below-grade applications in residential, multi-family, and commercial construction markets.

Product overview

Advanced Building Products is a family-owned manufacturer of entangled net technologies for moisture management in building envelopes. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of drainage and ventilation products organized across four main categories: Wall Solutions (including Mortairvent® Rainscreen, Mortairvent® CW, Mortairvent® Weep Screed, Veneer Vent®, Watairvent® Furring Strips, and Mortar Break® mortar deflection products), Roof Solutions (including CedAir-Mat®, Insulair®, R-Vent® Roof Ventilation Mat, SoundCatcher®, and Advanced Drain® Roof Composite), Below Grade Solutions (including Advanced Drain® Horizontal Drainage Mat and RAM Vent® Radon Abatement Mat), and Other specialty products including MarineVent® and BedVent® for marine applications. These products work together as an integrated moisture management system, creating airflow and drainage behind cladding, within roofing assemblies, and below grade to prevent trapped moisture and extend building component lifespans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mortairvent® Rainscreen A drainage and ventilation mat for exterior wall assemblies used with stone, stucco, brick, cedar, EIFS, and fiber cement claddings. Creates a continuous capillary break and channel for moisture drainage and accelerated drying. Tested to ASTM E2925 and meets 2021 & 2024 IRC code. Made from recycled materials.
• Mortairvent® CW (Cavity Wall) An all-wall mortar deflection system for cavity wall construction maintaining code-minimum one-inch airspace while creating drainage and ventilation space. Gray filter fabric acts as mortar diverter. Meets NFPA 285 criteria with a 25-year warranty.
• Mortairvent® Weep Screed A pre-formed PVC weep screed flashing used with masonry veneer or wood siding at the framed wall and foundation joint. Provides egress for water that has penetrated the exterior finish. ASTM D1784, ASTM C1063, and ASTM D4216 compliant.
• Veneer Vent® Designed for top and bottom of masonry veneer walls for convective airflow. Provides intake and exhaust ventilation for rainscreen compliance per 2021 & 2024 IBC & IRC codes on plywood/OSB sheathing. Patent US D1,115,066.
• Watairvent® Furring Strips Composite furring strips with vertical channels for drainage/ventilation and horizontal channels for cross-ventilation. Reduces surface area contact by 86% vs traditional wood furring strips. Mold-resistant, non-absorptive. Patent US 10,914,077 / CA 2983319.
• Mortar Break® DT Multi-level mortar deflection system for cavity walls that breaks up mortar on multiple levels, allowing proper drainage through the geomatrix core. Meets NFPA 285 criteria.
• Mortar Break® Mortar deflection mat designed to prevent mortar droppings from blocking drainage channels for 1" (25mm) masonry cavity wall applications. Works with flashing and weep vents as part of a complete moisture management system.
• Mortar Break® 2 (II) Mortar deflection mat designed for 2" (50mm) masonry cavity wall applications to prevent mortar droppings from blocking drainage channels.
• Mortar Catch® Mortar deflection mat for use at flashing locations where wide cavity (greater than 2 inches) construction is required. Shapes in a U-configuration to fill the entire cavity and prevent mortar droppings from blocking drainage channels.
• CedAir-Mat® Roof ventilation mat using a nylon matrix to create airspace between wood roofing material and sheathing. Provides multi-directional airflow, thermal break, and UV exposure rating of 60 days. Provides 75% greater airflow vs alternatives.
• Insulair® Creates continuous 90% open air space between roof deck and spray foam or batt insulation in cathedral ceiling applications. Open filament waffle core with filter fabric prevents insulation intrusion. US Patent # 12,345,437.
• R-Vent® Roof Ventilation Mat Roof ventilation mat in Nylon 6 creating airspace between roofing material and sheathing. Reduces moisture, mold, mildew, and corrosion. Maintains thermal break and reduces sound transmission.
• Advanced Drain® Roof Composite Drainage composite for green roof and plaza deck applications with a durable drainage core that flexes under foot and lightweight traffic. Heavy-duty polyester filter fabric allows water passage while preventing soil clogging. Available in .40" or .50" thicknesses.
• Advanced Drain® Horizontal Drainage Mat Multi-purpose polymer matrix drainage and ventilation mat in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" thicknesses. Extruded polymer matrix into parallel channels backed with heat-bonded non-woven filter fabric. Eliminates hydrostatic pressure and allows multi-directional air/moisture flow.
• GroundGuard® RR Root reinforcement mat in nylon entangled mesh for securing plant roots in green roof applications. Open structure allows soil and plant embedding for permanent root anchoring.
• GroundGuard® VM Eco-friendly growing mat for pre-vegetated green roof systems requiring extra soil and root stability. Plants can be grown directly in matting or field-grown off-site.
• SoundCatcher® Acoustical roof ventilation mat for standing seam metal roofing. Entangled multi-filaments with heat-bonded proprietary fabric allow superior acoustical sound reduction in a thinner profile than R-Vent.
• RAM Vent® Radon Abatement Mat Radon abatement mat installed along perimeter of footings on top of soil. Works with vapor barrier and vent pipe system to control radon gas in residential construction.
• Mortar Maze® Weep Tubes Weep tubes installed 16 inches on center for proper moisture drainage in masonry wall construction.
• Mortar Maze® Weep Vents Weep vents installed as part of masonry wall construction at wall bases, above openings, above bond beams, and at through-wall flashings. Spaced at 24" o.c. maximum.
• USG Levelrock® Sound Attenuation Mat Sound attenuation mat for floor applications, distributed by Advanced Building Products under partnership with USG Corporation.
• BedVent® Marine ventilation product for boat applications.
• MarineVent® Marine ventilation product for boat applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% open design creates continuous capillary break and channel for moisture drainage and accelerated cladding drying
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MasterSpec / Deltek SpecPointcoreTechnology or IntegrationABP products are integrated into MasterSpec and Deltek SpecPoint specification platforms, enabling architects and specifiers to directly incorporate ABP products into project specifications. This provides a systematic, high-value distribution channel into the specification process.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)majorOthersABP is a member of NAHB and participates annually in the International Builders' Show (IBS), where Insulair® was named a Best of IBS Awards finalist in 2026. NAHB membership provides visibility and credibility in the residential building industry.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreOthersABP provides AIA-accredited continuing education courses for architects, maintaining educational credit relationships. Company has delivered AIA presentations for 26+ years on moisture protection and rainscreen technology.
• CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)majorOthersABP is a member of CSI, the organization that maintains standard specification formats used by architects and specifiers. Membership supports the company's specifier-focused go-to-market strategy.
• BIA (Brick Industry Association)majorOthersABP is a member of BIA, supporting specification and use of their mortar deflection and cavity wall products in brick veneer applications.
• RAiNA (Rainscreen Association in North America)majorOthersABP is a member of RAiNA, the dedicated industry association for rainscreen technology in North America, supporting the company's core product category positioning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Benjamin Obdyke: Manufacturer of building envelope moisture management products including rainscreens, drainage mats, and ventilation systems for residential and commercial wall assemblies. Directly comparable niche competitor serving architects and builders through specification channels.
• Keene Building Products: Manufacturer of entangled net drainage mats, ventilation products, and floor underlayments used in building envelope and roofing assemblies. Closely comparable specialty manufacturer competing in similar drainage/ventilation categories.
• Cosella-Dörken (Dörken Systems): Manufactures DELTA-branded high-performance building wraps, drainage mats, and ventilation products for walls and roofs. Direct competitor in the building envelope moisture management category with strong specification presence in North America.
• VaproShield: Manufacturer of weather-resistive barriers, rainscreen systems, and drainage mats for above-grade wall assemblies. Directly comparable niche competitor focused on architect-driven specification sales.
• MFM Building Products: Manufacturer of self-adhered membranes, flashings, and building envelope weatherproofing products. Comparable specialty manufacturer with overlapping channel and customer base.
• Mortar Net Solutions: Manufacturer of cavity wall drainage and mortar deflection products used in masonry veneer assemblies. Closely comparable in the mortar management and cavity wall drainage sub-category where ABP's Mortar Break line competes.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco: Large, established manufacturer of building envelope and weatherproofing solutions for commercial construction. Overlaps with ABP in commercial moisture management but serves as a broad incumbent with a much wider product portfolio.
• GCP Applied Technologies: Global provider of specialty construction chemicals and building envelope solutions, now part of Saint-Gobain. Overlaps with ABP in weather barrier and moisture management but operates at much greater scale across broader categories.
• DuPont (Tyvek): DuPont's Tyvek is a leading weather-resistive barrier brand and a dominant force in the building wrap category. While not a direct entangled-net drainage mat competitor, it competes in adjacent building envelope weatherization and has vastly greater distribution and brand reach.
• Henry Company: Manufacturer of building envelope systems including air barriers, weather-resistive barriers, and roof coatings. Overlaps with ABP in moisture management at the building envelope but serves as a broad incumbent across commercial and residential construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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