: Use ZIP System® liquid flash or flashing tape to seal around windows, doors, and pipe penetrations. Acrylic Zipper Guide Guide (Sewing)
: Before taping, ensure the panel surface is dry and free of sawdust, dirt, or frost to ensure proper adhesion.
: Use a specialized tape roller to apply pressure. This step is critical as the adhesive is pressure-activated ; rolling ensures a permanent, water-tight bond. 156694 zip
: Choose the guide size that matches your zipper (commonly #3 or #5).
: Use the guide to apply zipper glue or double-sided tape precisely along the edges without getting adhesive on the zipper teeth. : Use ZIP System® liquid flash or flashing
: Secure the panels to the framing using recommended fasteners. Ensure the "green" side (for walls) or "sienna" side (for roofs) is facing out. Leave a 1/8-inch gap at all panel edges to allow for expansion.
: Place the guide over your fabric where the zipper will be installed. The raised edges of the guide keep the zipper slider and teeth in a straight line. This step is critical as the adhesive is
: Center the tape over the seams. For wall applications, tape vertical seams first, followed by horizontal seams to create a "shingle" effect for water shedding.