Zipsystem Roofing Membrane Review

As you can see in the photo the two zip system sheathing products have different colors to differentiate them.

Zipsystem roofing membrane review.

The zip system has a uv rating of 3 months. 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. I ve contacted our local reps regarding technical questions with the zip system but they seem to get the deer in the headlight look when questioned. Does anyone have any suggestions when flashing walls against the zip system.

Therefore it is prone to absorbing moisture which will damage the panels before installation. The wall panels are a 7 16 osb structural panel and the roof is a 5 8 thick tongue and groove structural panel. With the zip system sheathing the water resistance relies on the sealing tape adhesive that seals the joints. Pros of the zip system.

Sure it s more money than osb and housewrap and taping all those seams is a slow process but i sure like the idea of being dried in so quickly without housewrap and roofing felt. Construction of zip system wall sheathing is with oriented strand board osb structural panels with a resin impregnated kraft paper overlay. If it fails water can penetrate. The tape is guaranteed for only 30 years and relies on the strength and longevity of the adhesive.

The roof sheathing is a brownish orange color while the wall sheathing is a nice green color.