Installation Guide

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ZIP SYSTEM
®
SHEATHING AND TAPE
INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROOF
HUB 81824 REV 9/18
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.
COMPATIBLE SUBSTRATES
ZIP System
™
tape is compatible with dimensional lumber
(treated and untreated), OSB, plywood, house-wraps, PVC,
vinyl and metal substrates. Please note, the ZIP System
®
panel
substrate must be dry to the touch and free of any dirt or debris
at the time of tape installation.
SEALANTS
ZIP System
®
sheathing and tape is compatible with butyl,
polyurethane and 100% silicon sealants. When using 100%
silicon sealants over ZIP System
™
tape use a primer such as
3M Hi-Strength 90 or rub the tape with an acetone cleaner.
Please note, when installing ZIP System
™
tape over sealants the
sealants must be completely cured before the tape is installed.