AdvanTech® Flooring and ZIP System® Roof and Wall Sheathing Contribute to Award-Winning Green Construction in Atlanta
Frank Wickstead, president and CEO of Wickstead Works, specializes in green remodeling and construction and is always searching for new products to help him achieve the most environmentally-friendly houses possible. Named the 2009 and 2010 EarthCraft Renovator of the Year by the Southface Energy Institute, and winner of Georgia Tech's Environmental Leadership Award for 2010, Wickstead exclusively uses AdvanTech® flooring and ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing for his building and remodeling projects in Atlanta.
“I began using ZIP System roof and wall sheathing over two years ago after seeing the clean installation of the products on another local build. Initially, I was intrigued by the look and after doing some preliminary research on the products, I found that installing ZIP System products helped to eliminate rework on my builds,” stated Wickstead. “I use ZIP System sheathing because of its superior air and moisture barrier properties, and I believe that when installed properly, these products perform better than alternative sheathing and housewrap combination systems.”
ZIP System roof and wall sheathing are code recognized structural panels that have built-in protective barriers which eliminate the need for felt, H-clips and housewrap, making the products faster to install than traditional methods. The seams of the panels are taped using ZIP System tape to create moisture resistance for seams, valleys and ridges.
“In my opinion, sustainability is one of the three most important qualities a product must have to be considered green. AdvanTech flooring is third-party certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard. AdvanTech flooring promotes sustainable forest management and sound timber harvesting practices that promote tree growth and regeneration,” stated Wickstead.
“In addition to its sustainability qualities, AdvanTech does not delaminate or deteriorate when exposed to elements such as rain. We had a project that was exposed to over two weeks of rain but did not experience any negative effects to the AdvanTech flooring. I have been using AdvanTech flooring for over 10 years and am committed to the product due to its superior moisture resistance, strength and stiffness, and highest quality.”
AdvanTech flooring has greater water resistance, design bending strength and stiffness than commodity oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood which can tend to swell, warp and require rework. It provides superior quality and the best warranty in the business--a limited 50 year transferable warranty and a 300-day no-sanding guarantee. Furthermore, Advantech flooring diminishes floor squeaks, bounce and moisture-related construction delays, resulting in a quality build and a satisfied homeowner.
Wickstead will continue to use AdvanTech® flooring and ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing on all of his builds and remodels in the future to ensure his homeowners with the best possible results. “We are an award-winning firm who specializes in high performance, green building, and only use products that will help us achieve our high standards,” stated Wickstead. “By my definition, green building and construction methods have to do with energy efficiency, sustainability, and air quality. I believe that AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing independently conform to all three of these measures.”
For more information on Wickstead Works, AdvanTech flooring, and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing, visit http://www.wicksteadworks.com/, www.advantechperforms.com and www.zipsystem.com.