One of our most frequently asked questions is what is the difference between a rainscreen, drainable housewrap and a flat housewrap? The answer all comes down to the gap.
A rainscreen like any from the Slicker family provides a ¼ in gap behind your cladding. A ¼ in gap is considered a “big gap” for drainage and drying performance.
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Drainable housewrap like HydroGap provides a 1 mm gap behind your cladding. The 1 mm gap is considered a “small gap” for drainage performance.
And finally, flat housewrap like FlatWrap HP is a WRB with superior water holdout compared to many common housewraps, however it does not provide an additional gap for removal of water behind the cladding.
For a more in-depth look at the differences between the products, check out our video below: