Anyone know the technical details for installing hardi board or any cementious siding over zip walls.
Putting siding over a zip system.
Collections reveal panel system.
Perhaps still superior to zip when used with drainwrap instead of a larger gap with zip reducing the cost of the former.
I m curious why did you choose zip over taped plywood wrap.
Seems like moisture will stay between the siding and zip walls.
A revolutionary new approach to building enclosures zip system sheathing and tape streamlines the weatherization process with an integrated air and water resistive barrier that delivers moisture and air protection in one easy to install system.
When we build homes we do more than put up four walls.
Zip system has been gaining ground in the homebuilding market due to an aggressive marketing program and because it is growing in popularity homeowners can mistakenly think that it is a good.
Typical of construction in a wet climate the house wrap has mud and other debris on it.
02 zip system wall sheathing installation manual step1 install zip system wall sheathing panels positioned with the water resistive barrier facing outside.
Deck to wall flashing installed over the zip system panels creating a reverse lap.
Similar conditions can be found with sheathing products.
Hardietrim boards mouldings.
Hardieplank lap siding.
Hardiesoffit pre cut panels.
The zip walls eliminate the need for housewrap when many types of siding are installed but what if the hardi board siding has no caulk or flashing at the butt end joints.
The latter is more breathable more durable shingled and afaik about the same price.
Fighting moisture during renovation and restoration.
The panels may be installed with the long side of the panel oriented either.
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Hardiepanel vertical siding.
Choice of siding and overhangs should also change the odds.