My New Shop: Installing Zip R-Sheathing and Roof Sheathing

THISisCarpentry
11 Sept 201503:06

Summary

TLDRThe speaker, who recently moved from Southern California to Southern Oregon, discusses the construction of their shop, focusing on comfort and energy efficiency for long-term use. They highlight the use of modern building materials like the Huber Zip system, insulated radiant slabs, and Zip R sheathing to meet Oregon's drainage codes and prevent air leakage. The walls are framed with closed-cell foam insulation for maximum R-value, ensuring the shop remains energy-efficient for future generations. Attention is given to proper installation methods to guarantee durability and weather protection.

Takeaways

  • 🔨 The speaker built their shop to be comfortable and sustainable for long-term use.
  • ❄️ The temperature difference between Southern California and Southern Oregon was a major factor in the shop's design, with winter temperatures dropping to 20°F in Oregon.
  • 🏡 The shop is intended to be energy efficient and useful for future generations, possibly for their daughter or other woodworkers.
  • 💡 The speaker used an insulated radiant slab for efficient heating, ensuring long-lasting comfort and sustainability.
  • 🧱 The walls and roof are constructed with Huber Zip system sheathing, which includes acrylic flashing tape and specific installation tools for airtight sealing.
  • 🌡️ Zip R sheathing was installed to reduce thermal bridging and improve insulation by sealing the exterior envelope against air leakage.
  • 🏠 Zip R sheathing meets Oregon's new drainage plane code, with a drainage rate of 90%, surpassing the required 70%.
  • 🔧 The speaker used Benjamin Obdyke's Home Slicker for extra diffusion behind the trim and siding, especially with pine materials.
  • 🌳 The shop's walls are framed with 2x4s on 24-inch centers and insulated with closed-cell foam for maximum R-value and energy efficiency.
  • 🛠️ Proper use of the J roller is critical when applying the zip tape to ensure it adheres correctly and prevents future leaks.

Q & A

  • Why did the speaker move from Southern California to Southern Oregon?

    -The speaker moved from Southern California to Southern Oregon, possibly due to personal reasons, but the script does not provide a detailed explanation.

  • What is one major environmental difference between Southern California and Southern Oregon that the speaker mentions?

    -The speaker notes a significant difference in temperature, with Southern California being around 70°F and Southern Oregon experiencing winters as cold as 20°F.

  • Why is the speaker focused on building their shop responsibly?

    -The speaker wants to ensure that the shop is energy-efficient and will last not only for their lifetime but also for future users, like their daughter or other carpenters.

  • What type of flooring did the speaker install in their shop for energy efficiency?

    -The speaker installed an insulated radiant slab to make the building more energy-efficient.

  • What modern material did the speaker use for wall and roof sheathing?

    -The speaker used the Huber Zip system for the wall and roof sheathing, which includes acrylic flashing tape and other installation tools.

  • What is Zip R sheathing, and why did the speaker use it?

    -Zip R sheathing is a type of sheathing with insulation glued to its interior surface, which helps eliminate thermal bridging and seals the exterior envelope to prevent air leakage.

  • How does Zip R sheathing meet Oregon's new drainage plane code?

    -Zip R sheathing provides a 70% drainage rate, meeting Oregon’s code, while Zip roof sheathing provides a 90% drainage rate.

  • What additional product did the speaker use to enhance wall performance?

    -The speaker used Benjamin Obdyke’s Home Slicker on all the exterior walls, even between the fascia and subfascia, to provide extra diffusion behind the trim and siding.

  • What insulation method did the speaker use for their 2x4 walls?

    -The speaker used closed-cell foam insulation in their 2x4 walls, which are framed on 24-inch centers with stack trusses, to achieve the maximum possible R rating.

  • Why is using the J roller essential when applying Zip tape?

    -Using the J roller is essential because it ensures the tape properly adheres to the acrylic coating on the Zip wall and roof, creating a permanent molecular bond that prevents leaks.

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Sustainable BuildingEnergy EfficiencyModern MaterialsWorkshop DesignOregon ClimateRadiant SlabZip SheathingClosed Cell FoamInsulationCarpentry
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