Sheathing has come a long way since the days of shiplap. Each generation of builders seems to seek better solutions for saving energy and sealing a home. At the same time, each sheathing manufacturer seems to answer the call with their own version of the next best thing in construction.

Some builders are wary of the complications that the Zip system introduces into their homebuilding process. 

So, check out this video. Maybe you’ll learn more about the system.

I guess the question is: Would you pay the higher cost up front for a solution to a problem that you may never have?