How To Install Zip Roof Sheathing

Zip system roof and wall sheathing panels are oriented strand board osb wood structural panels with built in protective overlays that eliminate the need for building wrap or roofing felt.

How to install zip roof sheathing. In this lowe s pro how to learn the step by step process for how to install the zip system. To get the best structural weather and air leakage protection out of zip system sheathing and tape follow these installation tips from chris clark manager of product engineering for huber engineered. As more pros switch from traditional sheathing and housewrap to zip system sheathing and tape crews are learning to master new but not so difficult seam sealing and transitional details. Document share indoor air quality evaluation of zip system sheathing.

Install the panels tape the seams with zip system tape and the building is rough dried in. This demonstration is intended for professionals only. Zip system roof sheathing zip system wall sheathing advantech subfloor adhesive zip system r sheathing installation manuals bim library view all results. For vaulted or cathedral roof construction provide a free ventilation path from eaves to ridge between all rafters.

Slide the sheet one rafter width over the end of the roof so the edge is centered on the next rafter offset one rafter spacing from the first piece of installed sheathing from the row below. 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. Our easy to install zip system sheathing and tape streamlines the weatherization process that delivers moisture and air protection with a water and air barrier. This technical tip discusses the results of the voluntary third party testing of voc emissions from zip system sheathing.