Metal Roof Over Zip System

Speed ease of installation.

Metal roof over zip system.

Space is left for attic ventilation. Metal panels over zip system sheathing. Three panel thicknesses with various dimensional options let you choose the right panel for each design and application. Document share jobsite poster for zip system roof sheathing portuguese.

With integrated structural water and air management layers zip system products offer interchangeable options for optimal roof and wall performance. 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 r sheathing is the simple all in one structural panel with built in exterior insulation.

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. When the panel joints are sealed with zip tape the roof is essentially dried in except for the ridge where a 3 in. The roof is sheathed with 5 8 in. Zip system panels install fast and stay flat for a roof that looks as good as it performs.

You can t used on walls only roofs and not with slopes under 2 1 2 pitch. A revolutionary structural roof and wall system that streamlines weatherization with an integrated air and water resistive barrier. 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. 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.

Taped zip panels qualify as roof underlayment in most cases. Zip system creates a quick and simple two step installation that eliminates the need for housewrap and felt.