How To Install Zip Roof Sheathing

For vaulted or cathedral roof construction provide a free ventilation path from eaves to ridge between all rafters.

How to install zip roof sheathing.

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. This demonstration is intended for professionals only. 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. 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.

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. Install baffles providing a minimum of 1 inch of clear space between framing and or under roof decking at eaves to ensure that ceiling or roof insulation does not block ventilation paths. 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 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.

Install the panels tape the seams with zip system tape and the building is rough dried in. A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather. Installation manual zip system sheathing and tape. In this lowe s pro how to learn the step by step process for how to install the zip system.