Metal Roof Over Zip System

This poster is a portuguese translated overview of typical zip system sheathing details for roof applications and is formatted to be used as a printable jobsite poster.

Metal roof over zip system.

Zip system sheathing and tape provides a water resistant durable underlayment for many finished roof coverings including metal tile and asphalt shingles fiberglass shingles and cedar shingles. Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases. When installing new shingles or roofing over existing zip system sheathing you first need to install an additional code approved roofing underlayment due to the amount of nail holes left behind from the previous roof covering. Zip system panels install fast and stay flat for a roof that looks as good as it performs.

Zip system is easily identified by its green colored panels that are attached and sealed with black zip tape on all the exterior seams of the home. Document share jobsite poster for zip system roof sheathing portuguese. A revolutionary structural roof and wall system that streamlines weatherization with an integrated air and water resistive barrier. Zip system has been gaining ground in the homebuilding market due to an aggressive marketing program and because it is growing in popularity homeowners can mistakenly think that it is a good.

The zip system includes roof panels with built in precipitek moisture barrier with pre printed fastening tape guides and the special tape how special i don t know but assume if it is not used the system would not be warrented. Zip system creates a quick and simple two step installation that eliminates the need for housewrap and felt. Metal panels over zip system sheathing. Space is left for attic ventilation.

You can t used on walls only roofs and not with slopes under 2 1 2 pitch. Speed ease of installation. Tate hudson a product application specialist with huber engineered woods replies. Zip system r sheathing is the simple all in one structural panel with built in exterior insulation.

With integrated structural water and air management layers zip system products offer interchangeable options for optimal roof and wall performance. Featuring integrated moisture air and thermal protection zip system r sheathing completely reimagines traditional wall assemblies by streamlining exterior water air and thermal management.