Zip System Roof Sheathing Reviews

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.

Zip system roof sheathing reviews.

All and all i think the zip system is great. They are installed the same as typical osb or plywood sheathing to create a weather proof and draft free barrier. Zip systems wall and roof sheathing review huber engineered woods introduced these two new new structural sheathing products just over a year ago. How does this product compare to using plywood and a housewrap such as tyvek.

The zip system has worked very well. It seems like 9 out of 10 new homes and remodels in my area northern new england are using green zip sheathing on the walls and some use the red version of the roof as well. Saves on installation time and labor costs limited 15 year system warranty and 30 year panel warranty. 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.

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. After the roof was taped it rained quite a bit. We only had a couple of drips inside and that was due to poor installation of the tape. Thermo brace also offers the advantages of rigid panel installation although the light weight of the product further speeds installation.

The manufacturer of zip sheathing suggests that zip installations are 40 percent faster than house wrap installations. Zip system roof and wall sheathing are backed by a best in class warranty so that you and your homeowners can rest assured that huber engineered woods stands behind the zip system products used in your homes. Pros of the zip system. Now we can just install the shingles directly on top of the zip system roof sheathing.