HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ROOF INSTALLATION MANUAL ZIPSYSTEM.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ATTENTION: This installation guide is intended to provide general information for the designer and end user. The following guidelines will help you safely and properly install the ZIP System® roof and wall wall sheathing. We urge you, and anyone installing this product, to read these guidelines in order to minimize any risk of safety hazards and to prevent voiding any applicable warranties.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF SAFETY GUIDELINES: Follow all OSHA regulations and any other safety guidelines and safety practices during installation and construction. Use approved safety belts and/or harnesses or other fall protection equipment. Install ZIP System® panels and tape only in dry conditions and on dry surfaces. Do not install in rain, snow, frost or other slippery conditions.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF CONTENTS ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING OVERVIEW GENERAL INSTALLATION - ROOF PANEL ORIENTATION AND EDGE SPACING TAPING COMMON DETAILS ROOF COVERINGS H-CLIPS ALTERNATIVE DETAILS ICE AND WATER MEMBRANES 5 13 15 16 17 18 19 30 4
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // OVERVIEW ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing panels are oriented strand board (OSB), wood structural panels with built-in protective overlays that eliminate the need for building wrap or roofing felt. Install the panels, tape the seams with ZIP System™ tape, and the building is rough dried-in.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // PANEL SIZES ZIP System® sheathing panels are available in 4' x 8' sheets with self-spacing edge profiles and tongue and groove edge profile (5/8 only). ZIP System® panels are Exposure 1 rated and are available in the following span ratings and performance categories. The green ZIP System sheathing denotes a 7/16-inch panel while the sienna ZIP System sheathing denotes either a 1/2inch or 5/8-inch panel.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // TAPE SIZES Plate Size = 42” x 50” Print area = 42” x 48” ZIP System™ tape rolls are available in 3-3/4 inch and 6 inch widths. Non-print area ( )=.75” from top and bottom Bleed ( )= .125” ZIP System™ stretch tape rolls are available in 6 inch and 10 inch widths. Plate Size = 42” x 50” Print area = 42” x 48” Non-print area ( )=.75” from top and bottom Bleed ( )= .
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // STORAGE & HANDLING Set panel stack on three supports (stickers) to keep off the ground. Outdoors, cover panels loosely with waterproof protective material. Anchor covers on top of the stack, but keep away from sides and bottom to assure good air circulation. In high moisture environments, cut banding on the panel stack to prevent edge damage.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // GENERAL INFORMATION & COMPATIBILITY FASTENERS ZIP System® sheathing must be installed with code-approved fasteners and by code approved methods. Please note, fasteners used to install ZIP System® sheathing are not required to be ring-shank, galvanized, stainless steel unless otherwise stated by the local building code, designer of record or the engineer of record.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // GENERAL INFORMATION & COMPATIBILITY FLASHINGS - TAPES ZIP System™ tape must be used where two ZIP System® panels come together to create a seam at valleys, hips and in the same plane; however, other code approved flashing tapes that satisfy AAMA-711 or AC-148 can be used to flash penetrations and fenestrations.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // GENERAL INFORMATION & COMPATIBILITY PARAPET WALL TERMINATION ZIP System® sheathing used as parapet wall sheathing is compatible with TPO and EPDM built-up roofing membrane terminations. It is recommended to transition from the top of the built-up membrane to the surface of ZIP System® sheathing with a piece of ZIP System™ tape or ZIP System™ liquid flash.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING // NOTES & LIMITATIONS Do not use on roofs with slopes less than 2/12. Do not use abutted against general stone or masonry without providing a minimum of a 1/2" gap. ZIP System products are not recommended for manufactured housing applications that are built under a federal building code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // GENERAL INSTALLATION - ROOF The following installation steps are presented as a general outline of the installation process. These are manufacturer installation recommendations – please visit ZIPSystem.com for a library of flashing and installation details. You are fully and solely responsible for all safety requirements. Good construction and safety practices should be followed at all times.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // FASTENING Fasten the panels to the framing members with code approved fasteners. Space fasteners 6" o.c. along supported edges and 12" o.c. at intermediate supports, unless otherwise specified by local code or the designer of record. It’s the responsibility of the general contractor to verify proper fastener type and spacing prior to installation. Apply fasteners 3/8" from the ends and corners.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // PANEL ORIENTATION AND SPACING 1/8” spacing between square edges of all adjacent panels is recommended, in accordance with industry standards for wood sheathing. The unique edge profile is designed to accommodate incremental panel expansion and does not require manual gapping along the 8’ edges. Maintain 1/8” space wherever the tongue and tongue profile does not exist.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // TAPING Apply ZIP System™ tape after all ZIP System® sheathing panels are fully fastened to wall-framing members. ZIP System™ tape is a contact tape that requires pressure for an adequate seal. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS: Apply ZIP System™ tape after all ZIP System® sheathing panels are fully fastened to roof framing members. Only ZIP System™ tape should be used to seal the seam of ZIP System® panels.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ROOF COVERINGS ZIP System® sheathing is code recognized sheathing and underlayment and is approved for use with following roof coverings: Asphalt-fiberglass Shingles Metal Roofs (shingles and panels) Clay, Concrete Tile Slate and Slate-type Shingles Wood Shingles and Wood Shakes When installing roof coverings follow applicable codes and manufacturer’s suggested instructions.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL H-CLIPS Huber Engineered Woods requires panel edge support for 7/16" ZIP System® sheathing installed on roof supports spaced more than 16" on center. Panel Edge support might be blocking, tongue-and-groove edges or panel edge clips (H-clips).
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // TAPING ROOF VALLEYS For valley areas of framing, we recommend you use 6" wide ZIP System™ tape. This tape is wider than panel seam tape and is designed to give you optimal protection in valley areas. Starting from the bottom and working your way up, apply one continuous piece of 6" tape so that the center of the tape is over the valley seam.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // TAPING ROOF VALLEYS If 6" ZIP System™ tape is not available, use two continuous pieces of 3-3/4" ZIP System™ tape over the entire length of the valley seam, overlapping the pieces on the valley seam by at least 1". Starting from the bottom, install the first piece of tape overlapping the valley seam by at least 1".
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // TAPING HIPS & RIDGES To provide temporary weather protection to roof/wall intersections of dormers or other wood-sheathed projections, apply 2" of the tape width up the vertical projection from where it intersects with the roof. The remaining tape width can be adhered to the ZIP System® roof sheathing panels.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // DRIP EDGE STEP 1: Install the drip edge per manufacturer recommendations 22
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF 23 ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL STRETCH TAPE SHIM TAPE SHIM ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // STRETCH DRIP EDGE TAPETAPE ROLLER ROLLER STEP 2: Tape the top edge of the drip edge back to the surface of ZIP System sheathing with ZIP System™ tape.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // PIPE BOOTSSTRETCH TAPE SHIM STEP 1: Starting from each of the jambs, apply ZIP System™ tape.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF 25 ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL STRETCH TAPE SHIM TAPE SHIM ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // STRETCH PIPE BOOTS STEP 2: Apply a piece of ZIP System™ tape along the top of the plumbing vent and roll the tape.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // TOE BOARD STEP 1: Often times toes boards are used to assist the installer during the installation of the panels.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF 27 ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL STRETCH TAPE SHIM TAPE SHIM ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // STRETCH TOE BOARD TAPETAPE ROLLER ROLLER STEP 2: For fastener holes from toe boards or other temporary nailing, install ZIP System™ tape or ZIP System™ liquid flash a minimum of 1" around the fastener hole.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF 28 ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL STRETCH SHIM TAPETAPE SHIM ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // STRETCH CHIMNEY CRICKET STEP 1: Tape all panel joints of the ZIP System® panels. Roll the tape.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF 29 ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL STRETCH SHIM TAPETAPE SHIM ALTERNATIVE DETAILS // STRETCH CHIMNEY CRICKET TAPETAPE ROLLER ROLLER STEP 2: Install all step flashing and cricket flashing. Use ZIP System™ tape to flash back to ZIP System® sheathing.
HUB 81824 REV 9/18 ZIP SYSTEM® SHEATHING AND TAPE INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF ZIP SYSTEM® ROOF SHEATHING // COMMON DETAIL ICE AND WATER MEMBRANES Self-adhering ice and water barriers may be required by local building code, the authority having jurisdiction or the designer of record. ZIP System™ tape is not considered a replacement for self-adhering ice and water barriers. Therefore, when selfadhering ice and water barriers are required, they should be installed in addition to ZIP System™ tape.
