Kentucky Builder Selects AdvanTech® Flooring and ZIP System® Roof and Wall Sheathing As Superior Products For Tough Weather Conditions
David Lutes, owner of Stonecroft Homes in Prospect, Ky. builds custom homes and regularly faces weather challenges including snow and ice. Lutes uses AdvanTech® flooring and ZIP System® roof and wall sheathing on his homes due to their moisture barrier properties which help overcome the challenging weather conditions.
“Last year, I completed 30 custom-built homes, ranging between 3,000- to 10,000-square feet. With each build, we have to deal with everyday elements which often result in weather damage, warping and splintering,” stated Lutes. “AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing stand up to the weather and extreme conditions we face, due to the products’ durability and moisture resistant capabilities, helping us avoid the common problems we experienced with traditional OSB (oriented strand board) and other materials.”
AdvanTech flooring has greater water resistance, design bending strength and stiffness than commodity OSB and plywood, providing superior quality and the best warranty in the business – a limited 50-year transferable warranty and a 300-day no-sanding guarantee. It also has fastening guide marks and self-spacing tongue and groove for easy installation. All of these benefits help to provide builders and homeowners a quiet, stiff floor.
“Since I started using the combination of AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall system, I have seen a significant increase in sales of our builds,” stated Lutes. “Once the house is framed and we apply the ZIP System roof and wall sheathing, it already looks like a completed home which our customers seem to be drawn to much sooner.”
ZIP System roof and wall sheathing are structural panels that have built-in protective barriers which eliminate the need for felt or house wrap. The seams of the panels are taped using ZIP System™ tape, creating moisture resistance for seams, valleys and ridges, which provides reduced air flow and improves energy efficiency. ZIP System roof and wall sheathing expedites installation, prevents rework and provides an instant 120-day rough dry-in, allowing builders to schedule subcontractors sooner to complete the house in less time.
“I feel confident that I can work in any type of weather condition and depend on ZIP System roof and wall sheathing to prevent damage from occurring during the build, as well as provide a tight envelope for the future homeowners,” stated Lutes. “I am not sure why anyone would use anything but AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System® products on their homes.”