Zip System Wall Sheathing – Type of Fasteners???
I’m assuming that since the zip system doesn’t require an exterior wrap and that the head of the fasteners/nails will be directly exposed within the drainage plane of the wall (behind the siding), that I should use an exterior grade fastener??? The installation instructions simply call out that a fastener “to meet local code requirements” be used. What size is typically used? The literature which provides shear values notes that a 8d nail is used – so I was thinking of going with that.
Thanks for the help!
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Senco #8 screws are exterior rated, as well as rated for roof and shear panels. I'm not sure if the HurriQuake nails are coated or not.