Some great questions and great answers. You have to be a rock to not learn something from these guys.

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

Doesn't get much better than working with Steve. So much knowledge and a good sense of humor.

@robertlee8805

2 ай бұрын

​@@AwesomeFramersHey how do I subscribe to this channel? There's NO subscribe button.

@robertlee8805

2 ай бұрын

​@@AwesomeFramersNever Mind. I found it. Hey is Steve Losing Weight?

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

@@robertlee8805 Always working at it lol

Love Steve's ethos. Make an entire system work together, buy the best system you can afford. But the assembly is more valuable, it's individual parts.

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

It’s great to see builders really trying; and doing their best possible job. 👏👏

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

Team effort!!

Love the seeing Bryan, Steve & Tom together. I'm always looking for better ways to do things. Thanks, Jerry Riggs Lol

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

welcome

Saw that xfactor and knew they must have finally released the 1 1/8 version!

Bryan! excellent point about naturally we press the scotch tape when wrapping a gift!

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

It was a great point

Never under estimate the value of subs not having to drill through floor joists! I'm a huge supporter of floor trusses! A lot of times they will have a small tie band that is just screwed on while having your subs trying to get their work done. The beauty of the zip system still allows it to be sealed later. I'd like to see this home when construction is complete.

As a Jonny. They did a good job rolling that tape.

Down East North Carolina (coastal plains/high wind) gets double sill plates.

41:15 Here's a "Whole house" concept. Had I used X factor on one project (and taped the seams) it would have cost about $1000 more. But I possibly could have prevented the $2,600 underfloor mold treatment a bit later on..... 🤔 Things to definitely consider.......

Great discussion

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

Agreed!!

Great Q&A, super informative. This was full of information on simple steps to make an efficient space. It's not rocket surgery, just some simple applications of materials can make an efficient space. Thank you for this.

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

Steve makes it simple 👍👍

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

I have always believed that construction should be fundamental, complicating things that are already challenging is a horrible approach. THat's coupled with all systems are usually pretty easy, we just need the discipline to install the system right....

Really Cool Video and Info

I used Zip in 2010 on our 15 condo buildings during our exterior renovation project. Foamboard sheathing came off- only plywood in the corners and fire rated plywood 4ft on either side of the party walls. led in metal braces. I believe we were the first to use it on the South Jersey coast. I had a full time job as a Machinist but I planned the renovation. I also had a second home in the community and was aware of a lot of damage to our buildings by wind driven rain. I new we needed something better. Of course it was a struggle to get the workers to ROLL THE TAPE. LOL

Wow ❤

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

YEAH DOUBLE WOW WOW!!!!

Wouldn't😂 be Awesome Framers without the antics😁

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

That's why we love him!!

I have watched a ton of Zip videos from the Build Show and its tentacles. This is the first I am hearing about the "wipe clean" technique as it relates to joints. Is this an actual additional step that Huber just added? Are there instances where Huber has found failures because the joints were NOT wiped clean? Please expand on this concept.

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

No its not something Huber added. Steve includes that in his notes, and Huber has always maintained "Ensure the panel surface is dry and free of sawdust and dirt prior to taping" page 18 of the manual These installers were going the extra mile. On our jobs we blow them dry with a blower, and sometimes if the rain has hit the dust, we use a broom. www.huberwood.com/zip-system/wall-sheathing?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwegyXhuCW7DMDA3oQywhR_zDyYi52UlVFDBY-BHpQd4p7VzAJhk7XIaAkXLEALw_wcB#install

@MrWally3433

2 ай бұрын

I just checked the Zip System Installation Manual I had at my desk, from 03/29/22. It says "Ensure that the panel surface is dry and free of sawdust and dirt prior to taping". Possibly this is the step in the manual that addresses wiping clean the joints and using that drill attachment on all of them.

Is the spray foam just used to seal in the insulation baffles? If this is the case, I assume the thickness of the foam itself isn't important? how far up the rood do you typically extend the baffles?

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

the foam is actually above the top plate. It seals the baffles but provides High R-value for the area of Ice Damming. Typically thew baffles are 16" minimum above the top of the blown cellulose

Tim, do you know if Steve does design's for other areas of the country, specifically Florida?

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

I work all over the country....

If using the insulated zip why not use insulated foundationforms?

Do you ever attend WABO training events in Lynnwood?

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

No, I really should. Can you shoot me a link with training dates?

@gcchad

2 ай бұрын

@@AwesomeFramers it was this last week

Curious, why the ventilated attic? A lot of effort went into isolating that from the living space, so why was that done vs monopoly-style and then have a conditioned attic space?

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

didn't need the conditioned attic - this is far lass expensive

I can't remember seeing it in a video before. What is the reason that the air tight layer is on the outside? In Europe it is a standard too have the air tight layer on the inside usely OSB or a sheet with a coating. Is it to save materials since you only need panels on one side and have less change of breaking the air tight layer when hanging a picture frame? Or is there an other or extra reason I oversee?

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

Probably a lot of reasons that I don't know. When we were in Swizterland, they had a "wind barrier" on the outside and an "air barrier" on the inside. I know that working with Zip, it is very easy to use it as an air barrier. So maybe just ease and simplicity?

@PioneerBuildersInc

2 ай бұрын

You're right - two barriers - one for wind, one for interior air

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

I always talk about it doesn't really matter (my preference is exterior) - the real concern is that the choice is understood, and more importantly, executed.

@hmtrimworks7148

2 ай бұрын

How does Zip system compare to GP (Georgia Pacific)Force Shield system? •GP is readily available here, Zip is special order

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

2 ай бұрын

@@hmtrimworks7148 I prefer ZIP hands down, but most systems can be successful with the proper installation.

Um, Steve's last name is spelled "Baczek", not Baszek

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

Yep, now I owe him dinner 😎

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

@@AwesomeFramers My choice?

Hope you don't ever get any moisture that needs to get out. Reminds me of Dryvit stucco coating which was a rotting problem. That yellow floor in the winter will turn into a lake, the water has to go somewhere?

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

Did you listen to Steve explain drying potential, rain screen and vapor open? All of your concerns were addressed in this video and experience has shown they work.

@jepito29

2 ай бұрын

The water goes off the floor deck and onto the ground instead of being absorbed into the osb. Why would you want your floor to absorb water?

FYI pressure sensor tape was something nasa used in space. Either way it's awesome that the product is available 😮

@stevenbaczekarchitect9431

Ай бұрын

Pressure sensitive adhesive - its pretty much every tape.....

Weird how ur brother sounds like u😂😂

@PioneerBuildersInc

2 ай бұрын

🧔

Tim Cheats. He uses a painters pole on the roller.

Boring....not your normal excellent stuff

@AwesomeFramers

2 ай бұрын

Well, its boring to you, and probably some others. This is education, some of us just prefer PE instead of history or science class.