residential Active Drainage PlanesHydra-Vent™

Hydra-Vent™ is a water resistant barrier and active drainage plane combined for manufactured stone, stucco and thin brick.  The drainage plane quickly transports water to flashings and screed exit points.  The polymeric water resistant barrier allows water vapor to escape from interior walls.  This unique combination provides for a one step installation of a water resistant barrier and drainage plane.

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Key Properties

  • Active Drainage Plane
    - Quickly transports water to flashings and screed exit points
    - Creates a capillary break to equalize pressure within the wall unit
    - Will not clog with mortar
    - Will not support mold growth
  • Polymeric Water Resistant Barrier
    - Allows water vapor to escape from interior walls
    - Reduces the loss of heated or cooled air from the wall cavity
    - Resistant to chemicals, cleaners and cedar oil
    - ICC-ES Meets AC38 (ESR-2235)

Uses / Benefits

  • One step installation of water resistant barrier and drainage plane
  • Installs like conventional water resistant barriers
  • No need for thickness shimming around doors and windows
  • No need to install insect barrier

Available in Sizes

36" width x 66' 7" length rolls (200 Square Feet)

Associated Products / Accessories