What Are Green Zip™ Reusable Walls?
Green Zip™ is a system for building non-load-bearing interior walls so they can be treated as short-life personal property instead of 39-year real property. A specialized tape is applied behind the drywall, allowing the partitions to be removed and reinstalled without damaging the structure. When designed and documented correctly, these reusable walls can qualify for 5-year depreciation, accelerating write-offs and improving after-tax cash flow on interior build-outs.
Why Green Zip™ Matters To CRE Owners
If your properties turn space over regularly, interior walls are one of your most expensive “disposable” components. Green Zip™ turns that cost into a strategic asset.
Financial Benefits
- Move qualifying interior walls into 5-year property.
- Front-load depreciation to reduce current-year tax liability.
- Support stronger project returns and deal-level IRR.
Operational Flexibility
- Reconfigure suites without tearing out and rebuilding walls.
- Reduce downtime between tenants and speed up tenant improvements.
- Keep documentation that supports future re-use and tax treatment.
Sustainability & ESG
- Less drywall and framing debris going to landfills.
- Supports owners’ ESG and sustainability goals.
- Demonstrates thoughtful, lifecycle-minded design to tenants and investors.
