Chapter 6: Resource Efficiency
602.9
Where required by the ICC IRC or IBC, a water resistive barrier and/or drainage plane system is installed behind exterior veneer and/or siding. Mandatory for certification, if applicable.
Relevant Products:
ZIP System® wall sheathing is a code recognized water-resistant barrier - ESR-1474.
Mandatory
606.1
Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded.
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech® flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing are engineered wood products
6 points
606.2 (1)
A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for minor elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program.
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP Systemroof and wall sheathing are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
3 points
606.2 (2)
A minimum of 2 wood or wood-based products used for major elements are certified to the requirements of a recognized product program.
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP Systemroof and wall sheathing are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
4 points
606.3
Materials used for major components are manufactured using a min. of 33% of the primary manufacturing process energy from renewable sources, combustible waste sources, or renewable energy credits (RECs).
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP Systemroof and wall sheathing.
More than 60% of the net energy used to manufacture AdvanTech® & ZIP System®
products is recovered from waste of the manufacturing process.
2 points
607.1
Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end-use requirements as conventional products.
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP System roof and wall sheathing
are engineered wood products that are made using small, fast growing trees and are more
environmentally friendly than plywood products that use old growth trees.
3 points
608.1
Indigenousmaterials are used formajor elements
of the building.
(1) one type of material
(2) for each additional material
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP Systemroof and wall sheathing.
Check with your local retailer to determine if your project qualifies for this category
based on your project location's proximity to Huber manufacturing location.
10 points maximum
Chapter 6: Resource Efficiency
703.2.1
Insulation and air sealing installed per VRG.
Relevant Products:
ZIP System wall sheathing is a code recognized air barrier.
Points are available in this category only when all the insulation and air sealing requirements are met
Chapter 6: Resource Efficiency
901.4 (1)
Structural use plywood per PS 1 or PS 2.OSB per PS 2. All marked Exposure 1 or Exterior.
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech® flooring and sheathing, ZIP System roof and wall sheathing are Exposure 1 rated.
Mandatory
901.4 (2)
A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, customwoodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded.
Relevant Products:
AdvanTech flooring, sheathing and rim board, ZIP Systemroof and wall sheathing contain no urea-formaldehyde resins.
4 Points