Material and method for providing insulation and drainage to a foundation wall
US8192833B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/607
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A material and method for insulating and providing a drainage path for a foundation wall includes a non-woven thermoplastic board being for insulating and providing a drainage path for a foundation wall. The non-woven thermoplastic board has a thermal resistance of an R-value per inch thickness of at least 1. The non-woven thermoplastic board also has a vertical drainage ability per inch thickness of at least 135 Gallons/Hour/Lineal-Foot/inch at a pressure of 500 pounds per square foot (psf).
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