Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 16, 2023 9:25 pm Hi Guys, Does anyone know of anyone in Australia building with ZIP System Wall Sheathing? https://www.huberwood.com/zip-system/wall-sheathing This product looks similar as well. https://www.csparchitectural.com.au/pro ... er-defence Seems like quite a good way to build, but cant see anyone in Australia using this system. I am looking to build a new house in Sydney and interested if anyone else in Australia have any experience with this style of building. Re: ZIP System Wall Sheathing 2Sep 21, 2023 7:11 pm From what limited knowledge I have about anything the zip system in a non permeable bracing system. Foil board is a non permeable insulation system. So very different. The zip system is often installed on 150mm deep studs at 600cts in most cases so they can fit alot of insulation in the build. It's a good base for spray in expanding type insulation. We don't build to that requirement. Not yet. Thanks Pulse, thats really helpful and very much appreciated. Also thanks for the pointer on sheathing, thats me watching too many american youtube videos! 6 4575 ![]() Building Standards; Getting It Right! Long story short, a toilet room is going to back onto our main bedroom and I want to make it close to soundproof. Im going to build two frames (pretty much a room within a… 0 12599 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 8964 |