Part 2- Outdoor Zip 🔖
Use ZIP Liquid Flash for complex joints, penetrations, and transitions between wall and foundation. 4. Quality Control & Inspection Checklist
No under-driven nails (prevents tape tearing) or overdriven nails (prevents structural issues).
) perpendicular to studs, staggering 4' vertical seams by at least 24". Leave a Part 2- Outdoor zip
Check for "fish-mouths" (wrinkles in the tape) that can allow water ingress. 5. Best Practices & Key Considerations
Maintaining a rainscreen gap is recommended to prevent hydrostatic pressure, although not always required by code. Use ZIP Liquid Flash for complex joints, penetrations,
Use standard nails or screws, ensuring they are driven flush. Avoid overdriving (where the head is more than halfway through the panel), which can cause structural issues.
Look for "Z" marks indicating the tape has been rolled. ) perpendicular to studs, staggering 4' vertical seams
Tape all panel joints and seams with ZIP System tape, ensuring the panel is dry and clean.