Seeking Zip R9 sheathing sealing ideals – Climate zone 5
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Hi,
The contractor started putting up Zip R9 sheathing this past week.
I would appreciate any/all ideas regarding how and where to seal the top/bottom of the walls using this.
-The Zip R9 protrudes 2 inches from the concrete foundation.
Can the entire thickness of the zip sheathing/insulation be sealed to the concrete foundation (going up onto the green portion of the zip sheathing about 2 inches and onto the concrete foundation ~ 2 inches) using Zip Liquid Flash, zip tape, or other products?
Should something else be added underneath the 2 inch protrusion of Zip OSB/insulation such as flashing?
– The top of the Zip R9 panels do not go to the roof line.- nor are they sealed. What do we do here (see the photos)?
We have an unconditioned attic which will have a vented roof with soffit vents. It seems to me the zip R9 should be brought up as high as it will go to maintain the best water/air/insulation barrier. Please help me so I can communicate to my contractor the best practice for sealing the Zip R9.
Thanks.
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