Zip System Wall Sheathing Installation

Watch a production crew frame and skin a house using zip system sheathing and compatible seam tape.

Zip system wall sheathing installation.

Featuring integrated moisture air and thermal protection zip system r sheathing completely reimagines traditional wall assemblies by streamlining exterior water air and thermal management. Scroll down 01. With the zip system sheathing the water resistance relies on the sealing tape adhesive that seals the joints. A wide range of roof coverings and wall claddings can be installed directly over zip system sheathing.

A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather. The panels may be installed with the long side of the panel oriented either horizontally or vertically to the framing members. Installation manual zip system sheathing and tape. Zip system r sheathing is the simple all in one structural panel with built in exterior insulation.

No risk of water becoming trapped between house wrap and sheathing which could result in moisture related issues. Use in wall applications. Document share indoor air quality evaluation of zip system sheathing. Huber engineered woods the manufacturer of the zip system roof and wall sheathing is now offering water resistant treated osb in its zip wall system designed to replace the vapor permeable water resistant house wrap barrier.

Installation manual zip system sheathing wall and roof zip system sheathing and tape fact sheet integrated sheathing or housewrap white paper zip system brand brochure house of brands brochure view all. Install the panels tape the seams with hubers zip system tape and the building is rough dried in. This technical tip discusses the results of the voluntary third party testing of voc emissions from zip system sheathing. Since most construction related litigation is due to water damage problems like these should be a big concern to any builder.

Third party testing revealed that the zip system is prone to leaky tape seams over penetrated nail holes damp sheathing and drips around the jambs and studs. The result is zip system sheathing and tape a revolutionary new approach to building enclosures that solves the age old challenge of water air and vapor control with a streamlined structural system offering integrated protection and a simple fast installation. Zip system wall sheathing installation manual step1.