Zip System Roof Reviews

To a large extent its long term performance depends on the durability of the taped seams.

Zip system roof reviews.

The zip system has worked very well. Once we went back up on the roof and fixed the tape the water leaks stopped. Zip system roof assembly combines our revolutionary integrated sheathing and flashing tape or liquid flashing to provide a sealed roof for protection against moisture intrusion during construction or if high winds strip the roof covering away. Many builders like the simplicity of the zip system.

Provides an instant 120 day rough dry in allowing builders to schedule subcontractors sooner. All and all i think the zip system is great. Prevent expensive rework due to torn felt. Now we can just install the shingles directly on top of the zip system roof sheathing.

A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather. After the roof was taped it rained quite a bit. If applied to a clean surface with a roller as recommended all indications are that it will provide a long service life. We only had a couple of drips inside and that was due to poor installation of the tape.

Zip system has been gaining ground in the homebuilding market due to an aggressive marketing program and because it is growing in popularity homeowners can mistakenly think that it is a good. According to massachusetts framing contractor brian mccarthy the zip system has its benefits especially during the cold wet new england winters he works in. The roof has a lot less labor savings than the walls plus i d rather not spend time taping seams on a steep roof. The zip system is a new system like so many new construction systems some have failed in the past.

Some builders will not be financially able to remove the roofs and siding and replace the boards and system correctly. The manufacturer won t because it was installed improperly. Pros of the zip system. Zip system on roof i don t see how the panels would compete against 15lb.

This is a high performance tape. Felt on the roof. As the zip system panels have the wrb applied to the panels at the factory there is a time saving in the installation assuming the design calls for fully sheathed exterior walls and has no complicated elevation elements.