Installation Guide

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ZIP SYSTEM
®
SHEATHING AND TAPE
INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF
HUB 81824 REV 9/18
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. Unique
edge profile is on 8’ edges only. Ensure
that ZIP System
®
panels span at least three
framing members and a framing member
supports the entire 4’ edge of the panels.
We recommend the use of code recognized fasteners with the head
of the fastener driven flush to the surface of the ZIP System
®
panel.
Flush fastener placement is best achieved by properly setting the nail
gun air compressor to the manufacturer’s recommended setting or
using in-line pressure regulators. Many nail guns have depth control
adjustments to ensure fasteners are driven flush. For tools that do
not have a depth control adjustment feature, we recommend fitting
a flush drive attachment collar on the end of the gun to help limit
fastener embedment depth.