About this episode

The episode discusses the considerations of using ZIP-R panels on roofs, including structural and durability factors.

Can ZIP-R panels work on a roof—and should they? Steve, Jake, and Nick Sabol from Huber’s Technical team dig into a topic that’s getting a lot of attention in the field. This episode breaks down the full set of considerations behind putting insulated sheathing on the roof deck: structural loading, fastening and shear, hygrothermal behavior, condensation risk, and long-term durability. The crew looks at where the idea makes sense, where it doesn’t, and what you need to understand before trying...

People in this episode

Guests: Steve, Jake, Nick Sabol

Topics covered

• insulated sheathing
• structural loading
• hygrothermal behavior
• condensation risk
• durability

Keywords

• ZIP-R panels
• roof deck
• structural loading
• hygrothermal behavior
• condensation risk
• durability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Huber

Products: ZIP-R panels

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