AdvanTech® Flooring and ZIP System® Roof and Wall Sheathing Recognized in Builder’s Choice Awards
Media Contacts: Erin Collins (w) 404-739-0160 (c) 404-713-6031 (e) erin.collins@fleishman.com
Keri Tomsic (w) 404-739-0111 (c) 770-853-6709 (e) keri.tomsic@fleishman.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 7, 2010) - Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of innovative building solutions, and its products AdvanTech® flooring and ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing, contributed to two award-winning projects in the 2010 Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards, hosted annually by BUILDER magazine. Both projects, the Geier House in Williamstown, Mass., and Masonvale, the George Mason Faculty and Staff Housing, in Fairfax, Va., received the Grand Award and represented the latest trends in architecture and design across the nation.
“The Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards serve as a leading indicator of excellence in the residential building and design community,” stated Charlie Robinson, ZIP System general manager. “We are especially pleased that AdvanTech® flooring and ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing could contribute to two of the projects recognized in 2010.”
In its 30th year, the Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards is the oldest and largest design competition in the industry. The 2010 Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards feature award-winning designs from 30 of the most innovative projects completed throughout the United States and were showcased in the October issue of BUILDER magazine.
ZIP System® Roof Sheathing
ZIP System® roof panels have a built-in moisture barrier and eliminate the need for felt paper and H-clips. A code-recognized structural panel and underlayment all-in-one, ZIP System roof panels prevent expensive rework due to torn felt, and shingles or tiles can be applied directly to the panels. Since ZIP System® panels are faster to install than traditional methods and provide an instant 120-day rough dry-in, builders can schedule subcontractors sooner, ultimately completing the house in less time.
ZIP System® Wall Sheathing
The ZIP System® wall sheathing with a built-in water-resistive barrier is a structural wall panel, moisture barrier and air barrier all-in-one, providing a tight building envelope and superior moisture resistance during and after the construction. The Department of Energy recognizes that air barriers help prevent air leakage in homes, which can account for 30 percent or more of a home’s heating and cooling costs. The ZIP System® tape gun is used to install both the roof and wall products with the ZIP System® tape, which provides moisture resistance for seams, valleys and ridges, can help reduce air leaks as recommended by the Seal and Insulate with the ENERGY STAR® effort, and is code recognized as window and door flashing tape when used with ZIP System® wall sheathing (ESR-2227). For more information, visit www.zipsystem.com.
AdvanTech® Flooring
AdvanTech flooring and sheathing are known for moisture resistance and unsurpassed quality, as well as industry-leading strength and stiffness based on ESR-1785 (Evaluation Service Report) standards that exceed PS2 performance standards used by competitors. A combination of innovative resin technology and manufacturer engineering makes this product unique in the field of structural panels, and AdvanTech flooring is the only subflooring to hold the ESR certification. The AdvanTech® brand now features new panel graphics including the ESR-1785 certification on the front of the panel, a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) logo to showcase its environmental commitment, a new fastening guide for quicker installation, and bi-lingual instructions to ensure 1/8-inch spacing gap. The flooring is available in 19/32-inch, 23/32-inch, 7/8-inch, 1-inch and 1 1/8-inch thicknesses. AdvanTech flooring is backed by the Huber Engineered Woods 50-year fully-transferrable warranty. For more information, visit www.advantechperforms.com.
Huber Engineered Woods LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corporation, a diversified, multinational supplier of engineered materials, natural resources and technology-based services to markets ranging from paper and energy to construction. An innovative building solution provider for the housing market, Huber Engineered Woods offers such specialty products as AdvanTech® flooring and sheathing, as well as the new ZIP System® wall and ZIP System® roof products. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Huber Engineered Woods has manufacturing operations in Maine, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and Oklahoma, as well as research and development facilities in Georgia. Huber Engineered Woods also serves industrial markets with products for door manufacturers and the transportation industry. For more information, visit www.huberwood.com.