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Is there an alternative for Zip? – GreenBuildingAdvisor
- October 10, 2025
- Posted by: sherwin@eyeconz.com
- Category: Uncategorized
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7/16″ OSB 1/3rd the price of Zip sheathing. Found on this site that you can use Zip tape with 3M 90 as a primer for seams on regular OSB. Is there a fluid applied air and vapor barrier or self stick membrane that is cheaper than Zip and its tape.
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