ZIP System
Roofing
Peel and Stick Roof Underlayment
Don’t let the threat of leaks keep you up at night. Stick it to the rain with our new ZIP System™ waterproofing peel and stick roofing underlayment.
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Product Summary
Don’t let the threat of leaks keep you up at night. Stick it to the rain with our new ZIP System™ waterproofing peel and stick roofing underlayment. Add it to ZIP System® sheathing and tape and register your eligible product for protection so strong, we’ll back it with a Leak-Free Guarantee.
Construction and Materials
The ZIP System® is an innovative integrated roof and wall sheathing solution that streamlines the building process. It combines structural sheathing with an integrated, water-resistive barrier (WRB) and air barrier in a single panel.
Construction and Materials
The core of the ZIP System panel is a moisture-resistant, engineered wood product. This engineered wood is manufactured using a proprietary hot-melt process that bonds wood strands together with a water-resistant adhesive. The resulting panel is strong, stable, and designed to withstand exposure to the elements during the construction phase.
What distinguishes the ZIP System is its integrated WRB and air barrier. This barrier is permanently bonded to the structural sheathing panel. This integration eliminates the need for separate housewrap or felt underlayment, reducing installation time and the potential for errors. The integrated membrane is designed to be vapor-permeable, allowing moisture vapor to escape from the wall or roof assembly while preventing liquid water from entering.
The system is typically available in a variety of panel thicknesses and sizes to accommodate different structural requirements and design preferences. The edges of the panels are designed for a tight fit, and a specialized ZIP System tape is used to seal the seams between panels, creating a continuous barrier against air and water infiltration.
Key Features and Benefits
- Integrated Solution: Combines structural sheathing, water-resistive barrier, and air barrier into a single panel.
- Engineered Wood Core: Provides structural strength and stability.
- Moisture Resistance: Designed to withstand weather exposure during construction.
- Water-Resistive Barrier: Prevents liquid water intrusion while allowing vapor to escape.
- Air Barrier: Contributes to a more airtight building envelope, improving energy efficiency.
- Reduced Installation Time: Eliminates the need for separate WRB and underlayment installation.
- Sealed Seams: Utilizes specialized tape for a continuous barrier.
Features and Benefits
The ZIP System is an innovative approach to building enclosures, combining structural sheathing and a continuous water-resistive barrier and air barrier in one product. Designed for both walls and roofs, ZIP System panels are manufactured by ZIP System Building Enclosures and are a key component for modern construction.
Features and Benefits
- Integrated Barrier System: Unlike traditional methods requiring separate housewrap or felt, ZIP System panels feature an integrated vapor-permeable water-resistive barrier and air barrier directly on the panel surface. This streamlines the building process and reduces the risk of installation errors associated with multiple components.
- Superior Water Resistance: The built-in barrier offers robust protection against bulk water intrusion, safeguarding the building envelope from moisture damage, mold, and rot. This contributes to a longer-lasting and more durable structure.
- Enhanced Air Sealing: The system creates a continuous air barrier, significantly reducing air leakage. This leads to improved indoor air quality, increased occupant comfort, and substantial energy savings by minimizing conditioned air loss and uncontrolled infiltration.
- Structural Integrity: ZIP System panels are engineered for strength and rigidity, providing structural support for walls and roofs. They meet or exceed building code requirements for structural performance.
- Quick and Easy Installation: The all-in-one nature of ZIP System panels simplifies installation. The panels are easily cut and installed using standard tools, and the integrated barrier eliminates the need for separate fasteners or tapes for the underlayment layer.
- Reduced Labor Costs: By consolidating multiple steps into one, ZIP System significantly reduces installation time and labor, leading to cost savings on construction projects.
- Durable and Reliable: The robust construction and integrated barrier system ensure long-term performance, providing reliable protection for the building envelope throughout its lifespan.
- Variety of Panel Options: ZIP System offers a range of panel types and thicknesses to suit various structural and performance needs for both wall and roof applications.
Core Advantages
The core advantage of the ZIP System lies in its revolutionary all-in-one design, which fundamentally changes how building envelopes are constructed. By integrating structural sheathing with a continuous water-resistive and air barrier, it delivers:
- Simplicity and Efficiency: It streamlines the construction process, saving valuable time and labor on site by eliminating the need for separate underlayment, housewrap, and associated fastening and sealing steps.
- Enhanced Performance: The system provides superior protection against bulk water and uncontrolled air leakage, contributing to a healthier, more comfortable, and energy-efficient building.
- Reduced Risk: The integrated nature of the barrier system minimizes installation errors and potential failure points often associated with multi-component approaches, leading to a more reliable and durable enclosure.
Style-Options
The ZIP System is an innovative building enclosure solution from ZIP System Building Enclosures, designed to streamline the construction process while providing superior weather protection and structural integrity. Primarily used for roofing underlayment and sheathing applications, the ZIP System integrates sheathing and water-resistive barrier (WRB) into a single, high-performance panel.
Style and Options:
- Integrated Sheathing and WRB: The defining characteristic of the ZIP System is its factory-applied, built-in water-resistive barrier. This eliminates the need for separate house wrap or felt underlayment, significantly reducing installation time and labor costs.
- Structural Panels: The system offers structural sheathing panels that provide a solid base for roofing materials. These panels are engineered for strength and stability.
- Seam Sealing Technology: A critical component of the ZIP System is its proprietary seam sealing tape. This tape is specifically designed to create a continuous, airtight, and watertight seal along the panel edges. When applied correctly, it forms a monolithic barrier that prevents moisture intrusion and air infiltration.
- Varying Panel Thicknesses: While specific options for thickness can vary based on regional availability and project requirements, the ZIP System typically comes in standard sheathing thicknesses designed to meet structural load requirements for residential and light commercial applications.
- Exterior Grade Performance: The panels are engineered for exterior use and are designed to withstand exposure to the elements during the construction phase and throughout the life of the building.
- Fastener Requirements: The system specifies particular types and patterns of fasteners to ensure structural integrity and the proper performance of the integrated WRB.
The ZIP System aims to simplify the construction of a building's exterior envelope by combining multiple components into one product. This integrated approach is intended to reduce the number of steps required on-site, minimize the potential for installation errors, and enhance the overall performance of the roof deck. The system's design contributes to a more robust and energy-efficient building enclosure by creating a continuous air and water barrier.
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