ZIP System® Roof Sheathing
A strong, resilient roof is a home’s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather. ZIP System roof assembly combines our revolutionary integrated sheathing and flashing tape or liquid flashing to provide a sealed roof for protection against moisture intrusion during construction or if high winds strip the roof covering away. Trust ZIP System roof assembly to help fortify your home against the storm.
01 Products
Performance Category | Panel Size | Panel Count | PS-2 Span Rating | Vapor Transmission or WRB Layer | Air Barrier |
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 | 4' × 8' | 80 | 24/16 Structural 1[1] | 12–16 Perm ASTM E 96 Procedure B | ASTM E 2178 <0.02 L/s●m2) @ 75 Pa ASTM E 2357 <0.2 L/s●m2) @ 75 Pa |
 | 4' × 8' | 70 | 32/16 Structural 1 | ||
 | 4' × 8' | 55 | 40/20 Structural 1 |
02 Why It Works
Protect your home’s first line of defense.
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Speed & Ease of Installation
Quick and simple two-step installation eliminates the need for felt, so interior crews can begin quickly.
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Protection Against Water Intrusion
The combination of a built-in water-resistant barrier and taped panel seams protects against water intrusion and eliminates the need for traditional felt.
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Durability for High-Wind Zones
High-strength engineered wood panels with Structural 1 rating[1] provide strength and stiffness so you can meet high-wind-zone requirements.
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Avoid Underlayment Repair
With ZIP System sheathing panels, the underlayment is manufactured into the engineered wood panel, eliminating the risk of the weather barrier tearing off, so you can say goodbye to felt repairs.
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Quicker Rough Dry-In
Simply install the panels and tape the seams to achieve a quicker rough dry-in, allowing mechanicals and other trades to start sooner.
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30-Year Limited Warranty
The ZIP System is backed by a 30-year limited warranty and 180-day Exposure Guarantee[2].
Compatible with any covering & underlayment.
ZIP System panels install fast and stay flat, for a roof that looks as good as it performs. 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.
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Asphalt Shingles
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Metal Shingles and Panels
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Clay and Concrete Tile
03 How to Install
Installation Videos
Watch simple step-by-step instructions and proper techniques to learn how to apply ZIP System roof sheathing.
04 Product Reviews
See what other builders are saying.
05 News & Articles
Behind the Build Blog
Revolutionary Building Products
Why builders choose ZIP System® sheathing and tape for today’s high-performance building envelopes.
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