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Framed wall construction and method

US8590217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

James Hardie Technology Limited · IE

Inventors

James Gleeson · Sydney, AU
Roger Pecnik · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 20, 2008
Grant date	Nov 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 2, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04B2/707
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A framed wall construction (10) includes a generally vertically orientated frame (12). A substantially planar layer of a moisture barrier (21) having a generally water-resistant front surface is fixedly attached to substantially cover the frame (12). To complete the wall construction, an outer cladding material (22) is secured to cover the moisture barrier (21).

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