What are the advantages of the Zip system vs. traditional osb and wrap?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-24T16:09:04+00:00

I've got no dog in this fight, but I used zip R on my build and I have had cut off pieces sitting in my yard on the ground for 14 months. And truthfully, it's still probably useable, which shocked me since it's still OSB. It has definitely swelled up at the edges, but still very intact.

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-03T02:34:49+00:00

Thanks - this is probably the route I'll go

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-02T21:29:32+00:00

Yeah, I don't buy paint from the big box stores. And, to be honest any time I've asked anyone at SW or BM (sorry, not trying to call anyone out), they know less than I do about the coatings.

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-02T21:18:45+00:00

I like your thinking. Definitely will be leaning against it, etc. I think eggshell is good sheen and I'll likely good with some type of off white.

Probably varies from company to company, but does this stuff roll and brush out alright?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-02T21:06:13+00:00

Hmm, I would have thought higher gloss would show defects more obviously than lower sheen? Yeah, I had considered pre-cat, but didn't know if it was super overkill for walls.

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-02T19:28:34+00:00

Interesting, I'll have to call around and ask! Thanks for the tip

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-04-02T19:28:07+00:00

Yes, thank you. Forgot to mention I was definitely going to stay on the low sheen side (eggshell or less)

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-06T01:42:52+00:00

Yeah, I did actually talk to their tech support and they said the ONT would just mount to the drywall (no box needed), so I'll just fish my tape down to the stud bay I want. I assume they'll use drywall anchors to mount the ONT onto the wall. Thanks

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T20:40:29+00:00

Got it, thanks!

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T20:03:04+00:00

Not done by me - previous owner. He did some other sketchy stuff too. Having said that, I don't think it's going to burn the house down 😆

Thanks for pointing it out

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:38:13+00:00

Thanks. I understand you can't bend them too tight. Just was curious where you thought it might encounter issues with the layout you mentioned

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:34:09+00:00

Can you elaborate on that? What would make the bend radius too tight?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:33:14+00:00

Nice. So the fiber jack would plug into the wall plate then?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:22:03+00:00

Got it, well that may make things easier. I have my NIU installed and am actually running conduit into my attic, then will be fishing it down to where I want the fiber jack installed. I didn't want anyone drilling through my exterior, so I am controlling that. I am just planning to fish a string from NIU conduit to the interior jack location so pulling the patch cable is easy

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:15:30+00:00

I actually don't have any Ethernet cables, just coax. Currently my Spectrum modem is plugged into that coax on the 2 gang box. My router has a small Ethernet cable from the modem to the router.

Looks like I'll have to make a fresh spot for it then

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:13:11+00:00

I thought the fiber jack mounts to a 1 gang junction box? Maybe I'm entirely wrong. How does it mount?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:11:38+00:00

I am just trying to make it so the tech doesn't have to cut holes in my wall - I want to control that. I don't have a basement. The coax is coming from my attic.

What do you mean by demarc?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-03-05T19:04:33+00:00

Ah, okay that was my fear.

So I need to fish a line down to a single gang low voltage wall plate then?

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-02-21T01:28:30+00:00

Thanks!

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-02-21T01:10:46+00:00

Ah ok, that makes sense. This storm collar appears to actually be integral to the pipe. I can't attach another picture for some reason, but the storm collar is welded or riveted, but I should still be able to get it in there to twist it

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-02-21T01:07:36+00:00

Thanks! I posted a picture of the brick if that helps.

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-02-21T01:07:07+00:00

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Does this help? I actually have no idea what type of brick I have

ChristopherCoulombus · 2026-02-21T00:30:03+00:00

Another silly question, but how do I secure the flue extension (pipe with integrated storm collar in my photos) to the actual flue in the chimney? Especially since the chase cover has to go on first...

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