Part 2- Outdoor Zip May 2026

Maintaining a rainscreen gap is recommended to prevent hydrostatic pressure, although not always required by code.

The objective is to install ZIP System sheathing and tape to create a continuous air and water-resistive barrier, eliminating the need for traditional house wrap. Engineered wood panels with integrated overlay.

If installing stucco, an additional water-resistive barrier (WRB) might be required, though the system itself is an approved WRB. Part 2- Outdoor zip

This report details the installation, inspection, and best practices for the (wall and roof sheathing), aimed at creating a high-performance, airtight, and watertight building envelope. 1. Project Overview & Objective

Tape all panel joints and seams with ZIP System tape, ensuring the panel is dry and clean. Maintaining a rainscreen gap is recommended to prevent

Extend one panel edge to cover the end of the adjacent panel, ensuring at least -inch contact for sealing. 3. Taping and Sealing Techniques

Specialized acrylic tape (3.75" or wider) or Liquid Flash. Exposure: Panels can remain exposed for up to 180 days. 2. Installation Procedures (Wall Sheathing) Project Overview & Objective Tape all panel joints

) perpendicular to studs, staggering 4' vertical seams by at least 24". Leave a