Revolutionizing the
way to tight, dry building enclosures.
Un système structurel, pare-air et pare-intempéries tout-en-un.
Revolutionizing the
way to tight, dry building enclosures.
Un système structurel, pare-air et pare-intempéries tout-en-un.
04 - How to Install
05 - Product Reviews
01 ZIP System Family of Products
Breakthrough innovation that has transformed the future of building enclosures.
02 What Is ZIP System
A revolutionary structural roof and wall system that streamlines weatherization with an integrated air and water-resistive barrier.
Speed & Ease of Installation
ZIP System creates a quick and simple two-step installation that eliminates the need for housewrap and felt.
Continuous Air Barrier
Taped seams form a tight barrier against air leakage for a more energy-efficient building envelope.
Integrated Water-Resistive Barrier
Helps protect against water intrusion while still allowing the panels to properly dry.
Structural Durability
ZIP System panels are available with a Structural 1 rating[1], so you can get shear strength to meet seismic and high-wind-zone requirements.
03 The Evolution of Enclosures
For years, homes have been built the same way.
Not anymore. .
Throughout history, home construction has been shaped by two forces: water and air. In the early 2000s, Huber Engineered Woods set out to develop an innovative approach to building envelopes; one that offered durable structural performance combined with moisture and air protection in an easy-to-install sheathing system.
The result is ZIP System sheathing and tape, a revolutionary new approach to building enclosures that solves the age-old challenge of water, air and vapor control with a streamlined structural system offering integrated protection and a simple, fast installation.
See ZIP System on “This Old House” with Joe Lstiburek
Building enclosures have evolved. Have your materials?
Explore the 1900s
Builders use rosin paper treated with tar to increase indoor comfort and reduce air transfer.
Explore Today
An engineered wood panel with a water and air-resistive barrier built in, revolutionary ZIP System sheathing and tape delivers integrated moisture and air protection in one easy-to-install sheathing system.
Explore the 1970s
Builders begin using housewrap, but frequent tears and rips make moisture protection and air control unreliable.
Fighting Moisture During Renovation and Restoration
Long Island-based builder Paul Patera discusses how he uses ZIP System sheathing and tape for both....
Building Science: An Evolution
A look at the progression of the building industry and revolutionary products that paved the way for.....
How This Alabama Builder Improved Air Sealing and Blower Door Tests
Will King, a custom home builder in the humid, hot southeast climate, uses ZIP System building enclosures products for tighter seal......
News & Articles
Behind the Build Blog
Integrated Water‑Resistive Barrier or Housewrap?
There is No Question.
Il n'y a pas de doute.
Simply being “built-to-code” is becoming a thing of the past with higher-quality products making a bigger entrée into more traditional spaces.
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