Benjamin Obdyke Batten UV furring strips

Benjamin Obdyke has redesigned its Batten UV furring strips with improved compression resistance well-suited to open-joint cladding systems. 

The new Batten UV strips are designed to maintain a 3/8-inch space even with the screw-fastening required for composite decking, which is often used to create trendy open-joint cladding systems. The compression resistance mimics that of a wood furring strip, but with the added benefits of airflow and moisture resistance.

The new Batten UV features a notched design that provides multi-directional airflow to help keep the wall cavity dry and allow drainage in rain screen applications.

As with the original Batten UV, the new product is designed to be UV-stable, so it’s ideal for use behind open-joint cladding systems where exposure is greater than that of traditional siding installations.

“As open-joint cladding continues to grow in popularity, the weatherization products behind this type of cladding system must also advance. We worked with our installers and 'decking as cladding' manufacturers to redesign a new-and-improved Batten UV with enhanced compression resistance that’s an ideal match for screw-fastened composite cladding boards,” said Tara Murray, director of marketing for Benjamin Obdyke. “We also made the strips longer per the request of our customers.”