Insulation support system for metal frame construction and method relating thereto
US5701709A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/7604
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An insulation support system for metal frame construction is provided. The system comprises an insulation support material and a metal frame. The metal frame comprises a plurality of metal members, wherein at least two opposing metal members have at least one portion thereof stamped out to protrude on one side. An exterior sheathing is attached to an opposing side of the metal frame. The stamped out protrusion engages the insulation support material. This system is particularly useful for steel frame construction and does not require the use of adhesives or additional tools. The method of the present invention involves providing a metal frame having a plurality of metal members wherein at least two opposing members have at least one portion thereof stamped out to protrude on one side and an exterior sheathing attached to an opposing side. An insulation support material is engaged and tensioned on the stamped out protruded portions of the opposing metal members forming a cavity between the insulation support material and the exterior sheathing. Insulation is blown into the cavity. This method allows for positive restraint of the insulation support material and high density insulatio…
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