Installation Guide

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ZIP SYSTEM
®
SHEATHING AND TAPE
INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF
HUB 81824 REV 9/18
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. Roll the tape
to to apply pressure to the tape and smooth out any wrinkles.
Install ZIP System
™
tape over hips and ridges by centering the
tape over the peak seam. Apply tape in sufficient length to
completely extend the length of the hip or ridge. Starting from
the lowest point of the hip and working up, press tape into
place keeping tape centered over the hip. Apply pressure onto
the surface of the tape to ensure a secure bond between the
panel and the tape. Cut ridge tape as required for ventilation
prior to installing ridge vent.