The ZIP system sheathing product by Huber is another great green construction product. We are building a new Energy Star certified home for a client right now and we’re using the ZIP system wall and roof sheathing as part of the building envelope. The ZIP system is a really great idea. The system is composed of a Advantec sheathing panel combined with a vapor barrier that is factory adhered to the panels. Once you finish framing the house a special tape is applied to each joint and penetration in the panel. The finished sheathing envelope is very airtight which will help us maintain a very tight envelope for the blower door testing.
So if you’re interested in learning more about this exciting new product I suggest you also follow posts that I’m writing on my home improvement blog. Currently we’re erecting prefabricated wall panels which were built using the ZIP system.
Have any of you used the product? What are your thoughts?
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