Trying to decide between osb, plywood, zip sheets or force shield for your building project. Watch this video first. Force Shield sheeting from Home Depot review.
Force Shield info:
ForceField Panels are at the core of the ForceField Weather Barrier System from Georgia-Pacific, the industry leader in building products. This smarter sheathing system for walls and sloped roofs is a faster, easier alternative to both house wrap and roof underlayment. These panels provide a superior level of protection against air and water intrusion. ForceField Panels help to keep water out without affecting the permeability of the panel itself, allowing water vapor to escape and promote drying. - Consist of structural sheathing with a water-resistive overlay - Install easily like standard OSB or plywood sheathing - Exceptional drainage capability - Work with accessories to help keep builds dry and energy efficient - Ideal for walls and sloped roofs in residential, multifamily and light commercial construction
For Wall Applications:
Use ForceField Panels with ForceField Seam Tape
System helps protect against air and moisture intrusion
Eliminates the need for house wrap and related repairs
Ideal for walls in residential, multi-family, light commercial construction and sloped roofs
Warranty: 6 months for exposure to normal weather conditions and 10 years for manufacturing defects*
For Sloped Roof Applications:
Use ForceField Panels with ForceField Premium Tape
Eliminates the need for a waterproofing underlayment and related repairs
Warranty: 90-day exposure warranty and 10-year limited warranty from Georgia-Pacific*
* For full terms and conditions, please visit warranty.gpforcefield.com.
Zip Sheet Info by Huber:
Zip System roof sheathing and wall sheathing offer structural panels with built-in protective overlays that eliminate the need for house wrap or felt forever. Simply install the panels, tape the seams with the specially designed zip System tape and you're done. You can install siding and roof covering directly on top of zip System roof and wall sheathing, but until you do, you'll differentiate your jobs with the high-quality curb appeal of zip System roof and wall sheathing. Zip System roof and wall sheathing are backed by a best-in-class warranty so that you and your homeowners can rest assured that Huber engineered woods stands behind the zip System products used in your homes.
Use in wall applications
LP Weather Logic:
Designed for roofing and walls, Structural I Rated Sheathing offers greater cross-panel strength and stiffness. Learn more about it here.
Structural I Sheathing
Can be used for both roof and wall applications for greater versatility
Available in 4-foot nominal widths and 8-, 9-, or 10-foot lengths
Seam & Flashing tape is available in 3.75-inch and 6-inch widths; squeegees offer ease of installation and come with every box
30-Year Limited Warranty is one of the longest in the industry
Recognized as carbon negative by ASTM in 2023
