Wall structure with enhanced cladding support
US8720141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F13/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A building structure includes a framework of: (a) metal studs having walls that define an interior channel; (b) a cellular backing material extending lengthwise within the interior channel of at least a portion of the metal studs; (c) a thermally insulating layer extending over multiple metal studs; (d) fasteners extending through the thermally insulating layer, through a wall of a metal stud and into the cellular backing material within the interior channel of the metal stud; and (e) a cladding attached to the framework of metal studs by means of the fasteners.
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