Moisture and vapor barrier in exterior insulation finish systems
US5027572A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/66
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new concept wall system is provided, wherein a moisture and vapor barrier is positioned in an enterior insulation finish system to provide thermal stability regardless of climatic variations. Specifically, a two part membrane of multiple cross-laminated layers of polyethylene film fully bonded to a layer of rubberized asphalt is placed between the substrate and insulation layers of the exterior insulation finish system.
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