Zip-UP Ceiling for exterior soffits meets every Florida standard for withstanding hurricane winds

FRASER, Mich. - March 27, 2014 - PRLog -- Zip-UP Ceiling^® finishing system is a game-changer for finishing the underside of exterior soffits at schools, hospitals, airports, and commercial facilities. Less costly to purchase and quicker and easier to install than steel systems, Zip-UP Ceiling is made from extremely sturdy lightweight PVC components and sports a much longer life cycle and lower maintenance than steel.

Testing for wind pressure, under both static load and cyclic load, was performed in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) and the product meets every Florida standard for static and cyclic load tests of hurricane strength winds. The Static Load Test (TAS 202) is performed, in several ascending stages, under test conditions that eventually meet -110 psf design pressure for a prescribed length of time. The Cyclic Load Test (TAS 203) tests under various alternating positive/negative pressures for 631 cycles.

Made from durable interlocking PVC components engineered to fit together easily, Zip-UP Ceilingprovides a flat, clean, grid-free washable mildew and mold resistant paintable ceiling surface. The panels unzip for quick access to mechanical and electrical services in the soffit. Unlike steel finishing systems which rust and require pressure washing, Zip-UP Ceiling is rust-free and can be cleaned with a garden hose.

Zip-UP Ceilinginstalls easily with just a few tools. The screw-in + zip-in-place system uses just a few components, including a main rail, foot-wide panels that are the visible surface of the system, and a hurricane L channel that supports the main rail.

Zip-UP Ceilingis available in three finishes – sand pebble (embossed), serrated, and smooth – in white and in beige. The main rails and panels are available in 12' and 16' lengths.

The manufacturer warrants that the system is free from defects, materials and workmanship for 25 years from the date of purchase and that the components will continue to zip together for that time.

Zip-UP Ceilingis a division of MP Global Products a manufacturer of acoustic fiber underlayment for hard surface flooring. Zip-UP UnderDeck is located in Fraser, MI. For more information, call 888-449-4787 or visit www zipupceiling dot com