Huber Zip Roof System

A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather.

Huber zip roof system.

The recognized leader in specialty engineered woods in the us we bring together a team of professionals with. Zip system r sheathing is currently limited to wood framed wall applications only. Greater energy efficiency with a continuous rigid air barrier. From huber s web site.

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. Built in vapor permeable water resistive barrier. Throughout history home construction has been shaped by two forces. 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.

I m looking for a poor man s alternative to thick polyiso on a roof and was wondering why zip system r sheathing is not allowed to be on a roof. Do not use roofs or light gauge metal framing. Eliminates the hassle of house wrap and felt. Simply install zip system panels and tape the seams for moisture and air protection.

High quality structural sheathing panel delivers strength and durability. In the early 2000s huber engineered woods set out to develop an innovative approach to building envelopes.