Zip wall nailing

All sizes are engineered to provide optimal roof and wall performance. Watch simple step-by-step instructions and proper techniques to learn how to apply ZIP System wall sheathing and tape.

A look at the progression of the building industry and revolutionary products that paved the way for innovation. Kentucky-based Atchison Heller goes full fluid-applied flashing for a 13,square-foot custom home to achieve a super air- and water-tight building enclosure.

View Technical Documents. If it fails, water can penetrate. In order for water vapor to escape, there must be a certain level of air flow in the building wrap. A lower perm rating number means a tighter seal.

Compare a building wrap to a food-saving plastic wrap where a tight seal prevents air and moisture from getting to the protected food. A building wrap acts in the same manner, with a lower perm number acting as a non-permeable seal.

As home construction has evolved throughout the years, we have seen sheathing methods change from boards, to plywood, to oriented strand board OSB.

The ZIP System product is about the same thickness as plywood and when subjected to a buildup of moisture, can deteriorate at a much quicker rate than plywood. It is not recommended for use as a durable sheet panel product. While ZIP System may advertise cost savings due to its alleged speed of installation, it fails to take into account the additional costs of purchasing the panels and tape, which can raise the cost higher than a traditional house wrap system. Continuous Air Barrier Sealed seams with advanced acrylic ZIP System tape and ZIP System liquid flash form a continuous air and water barrier that manages water and reduces air leaks for an energy-efficient exterior.

Structural Durability The integrated structural sheathing system meets wall bracing requirements and contributes to shear wall assemblies. Shear Values Find fastening requirements to meet wall bracing and seismic- and wind-controlled wind values. Single Family View Multifamily View. Code Reports Download code compliance documentation.

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