wedi launches S-DRY shower system for more installation flexibility

wedi introduced its S-DRY Shower System on March 1, 2026, adding a membrane-based option for traditional and curbless showers. The launch expands the company’s U.S.-made waterproofing lineup for residential and commercial wet-area projects. Why it matters: - The S-DRY Shower System gives contractors another waterproofing option for modern shower builds, including curbless designs. - The launch broadens wedi’s portfolio beyond the classic Fundo Shower System and targets a wider range of renovation and new-construction projects. - The system is positioned for residential and commercial wet areas, where reliable waterproofing affects durability, installation speed and leak risk. What happened: - wedi introduced the wedi S-DRY Shower System on March 1, 2026. - The company expanded its waterproof shower lineup with a membrane-based system designed for more flexible installation methods. - The S-DRY system is available through wedi distribution and retail partners nationwide as of March 2026. - wedi also launched the S-DRY Bonding Flange Drain, or BFD, for mortar bed applications. The details: - The S-DRY system is built for use over existing construction or drywall. - The system uses wedi S-DRY SEAL for sealing tapes and corners. - wedi also offers the S-DRY PRO-SET adhesive for installing the shower base and wall or floor membranes. - The S-DRY waterproofed surface system uses S-DRY SEAL on seams and surfaces instead of conventional thinset mortar. - The system is designed with lightweight, easy-to-modify materials for faster on-site installation. - The fully integrated low-profile drain connects directly to ABS, PVC or cast iron pipes without glue. - The drain has a 3/4-inch installation depth intended to help avoid floor joists when waste pipes are tightly attached. - The system is ready for curbless installations and is also suited to curbed, linear-drain and point-drain shower designs. - The S-DRY BFD includes a thermally fused membrane on the drain flange to reduce the risk of leaks or delamination. - The S-DRY BFD includes an integrated support system that stabilizes the drain at varying installation heights. - The S-DRY shower system can be paired with wedi Building Panel in projects where wall framing still needs to be covered. - All wedi systems are engineered for performance and tested in the U.S. with certification standards for reliability and compliance. - The wedi S-DRY product family is fully sourced and manufactured in the U.S.A. Between the lines: - The launch reflects demand for systems that simplify contractor workflows without sacrificing waterproofing performance. - David Lafleur, wedi Regional Sales Manager East (North), said the system is aimed at how contractors actually build today and at projects where backer board walls already exist and need waterproofing. - The product mix suggests wedi is trying to serve both traditional mortar-bed workflows and newer membrane-based installations. What’s next: - wedi is offering First Time Assist job-site training at no cost. - The company is also offering certification programs to help contractors install the systems correctly and maximize performance. - More contractors and distributors are likely to evaluate the S-DRY line as a standard option for waterproof shower projects. The bottom line: - wedi is adding a more flexible, U.S.-made shower waterproofing system to capture a broader share of the modern shower market.