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Moisture and vapor barrier in exterior insulation finish systems

US5027572A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1989
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2009

Classification

  • 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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