Huber Engineered Woods Introduces ZIP Systemâ„¢ Stretch Tape
ZIP System stretch tape, from Huber Engineered Woods, is described as a one-piece installation flashing tape unlike any other product in the market. Made of a high performance composite acrylic that easily stretches to fit sills, curves and corners, it is engineered to install even easier than before and to provide a better way of sealing mismatched surfaces. ZIP System stretch tape aims to provide a strong bond for an effective ZIP IT TIGHT® seal, preventing air and moisture from penetrating a home. ZIP System stretch tape also makes quick work of window installations. Best practices call for a 2″ overhang onto sheathing, a 6″ minimum up each jamb, and shims at each corner prior to placing windows.
RPBZ Retrofit Post Base from Simpson Strong-Tie®
The new Simpson Strong-Tie RPBZ retrofit post base is designed to easily reinforce new or existing post-base connections for outdoor structures, such as patio covers and trellises. The RPBZ is concocted to fit any size post that is a double 2×4 or larger. It is specifically designed to be installed onto concrete or wood with Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners or anchors. A single RPBZ can be installed on a post that is flush to a corner or two RPBZs can be installed away from edges. The RPBZ also attaches to the post and wood deck with Simpson Strong-Tie StrongDrive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws.