Zip System
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A Fresh Look at Water-Resistive Barriers
Pay attention to installation details, and remember to include a rainscreen gap
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Variation on the Bonfiglioli Wall
Is this system the best choice to reduce thermal bridging?
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Choosing a Mechanically Fastened WRB
Tyvek is the most well know house wrap, but there are lots of other options to consider
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Huber Settles Infringement Lawsuit Over Zip System Sheathing
Louisiana-based competitor ends sale of similar OSB sheathing
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The Framers Botched Their Job on ZIP Sheathing
Overdriven sheathing fasteners compromise structural integrity as well as the water- and air-barriers
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Urban Rustic: Air Sealing the Exterior Sheathing
Taping the seams on Zip System sheathing creates both a water-resistive barrier and an air barrier
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Combining Sheathing With a WRB and Air Barrier
How well do Zip and ForceField sheathing integrate a structural panel with bulk water and air management?
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Two Wingnuts Describe Their Backyard Tape Tests
In tests performed by Peter Yost and Dave Gauthier, Huber’s Zip System tape outlasts Siga Wigluv and Tescon Vana
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Tips for Working with Zip Sheathing
Specify the right roofing underlayment, install flashing at the base of your walls, and include a rainscreen gap
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Making Slow Progress on My Renovation
Lessons learned about construction speed, construction quality, and house size
