ZIP System® roof sheathing

With higher standards for resilient building, shifts in more durable exteriors are more often including sealed roof decks. Taping seams on the roof deck adds a layer of protection against wind-driven rain during construction or in the event the roof cover blows off during a storm. A sealed roof deck is recommended and even required by residential building codes in some areas and is part of resilient construction guidelines published by FORTIFIED Home™. FORTIFIED Home, a program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is the national standard for resilient construction. IBHS building standards are designed to make new and existing homes stronger and safer. ZIP System® roof sheathing provides a unique roof deck installation that eliminates the need for felt, with a built-in water-resistive underlayment. The sheathing and tape assembly also provides a continuous air barrier on the exterior roof deck, which is a roof design that is seeing more adoption in unvented, conditioned attic assemblies. In an unvented attic, the roof performs similarly to a wall, so you not only have to manage water, but air as well. As an engineered wood system with taped panel seams, ZIP System roof sheathing and tape is a natural fit for this water- and air-tight construction method. Available in three thicknesses nationwide, ZIP System roof sheathing and tape is the perfect complement to ZIP System sheathing and tape wall designs for a streamlined, air- and water-tight exterior that eliminates steps and additional materials to achieve a quick rough dry-in that backs the building envelope with a 30-year Lifetime Limited Warranty and 180-Day Exposure Guarantee. Links: – http://www.huberwood.com/zipsystem/zip-system-roof-sheathing