THERMAL BREAK STRUCTURAL STUD

GOUJONS STRUCTURAUX A ISOLANT THERMIQUE

English Abstract

This invention is a structural building stud that provides interior cavity
space for
insulation. It also affords construction time savings for in-wall
infrastructure systems
such as wiring, plumbing, telephone, networking, etc.

The common building method is to use solid lumber studs which have the thermal
characteristics of conducting thermal energy between the separated air spaces.
This
invention breaks the conductivity of the two wall surfaces and also provides
time savings
during the construction period by affording the interior cavity space for in-
wall
infrastructure. Building corners and spaces behind partition ties are easily
assessable for a
complete insulation barrier.

This invention is comprised of two vertical upright pieces separated by
additional spacer blocks to maintain consistent cavity. These pieces are
connected by gang-nail plates, nails, screws, glue or other fasteners or
methods.

The interior cavity space between the two vertical upright pieces provides
a thermal break for energy efficient construction. This space can be filled
with insulation
as well as providing room for in-wall wiring, plumbing, etc. The spacer blocks
are also usable for attaching wiring to the studs.

Claims

I/We claim:

A structural building component comprising:

(1)a thermal break between the wall surfaces that affords outstanding
resistance to
heat energy migration.

(2)in-wall cavity space that facilitates insulating the structure with a
continous and
unbroken layer of insulating matter.

(3)an open wall cavity area that aids the installation of in-wall
infrastructure
systems such as electrical wiring, plumbing, telephone, networking cables,
etc.
(4)superior structural strength characteristic that are greater than
traditionally used
deminisional lumber of comparable size.

(5)the spacer blocks, if included, may be lumber, extruded polystyrene,
plastic,
metal, or a mix of the same.

(6)the method of fastening the parts need to construct this invention may
facilitate
gang-nail plates, nails, screws, glue(s), or other attaching methods.

Description

CA 02539733 2006-02-28

PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION FOR
A THERMAL BREAK STRUCTURAL STUD

This invention is a structural building stud that provides interior cavity
space for
insulation. It also affords construction time savings for in-wall
infrastructure systems
such as wiring, plumbing, telephone, cable-tv, etc).

The common building method is to use solid lumber studs which have the thermal
characteristics of conducting thermal energy between the separated air spaces.
This
invention breaks the conductivity of the two wall surfaces and also provides
time savings
during the construction period by affording the interior cavity space for in-
wall
infrastructure.

I have included 1 drawing sheet which comprises 2 images:
= FIG. A - is a perspective view of the invention.
= FIG. B - is an elevated front view of the same.

This invention is comprised of two vertical lumber pieces (FIG. A item 1)
separated by
lumber spacer blocks (FIG. A item 2) to maintain consistent cavity. These
pieces are
connected by gang-nail plates, nails, screws or other fasteners (FIG. A item
3).

The interior cavity space between the two vertical lumber pieces (FIG. A item
1) provides
a thermal break for energy efficient construction. This space can be filled
with insulation
as well as providing room for in-wall wiring, plumbing, etc. The lumber spacer
blocks
(FIG. A item 2) are also usable for attaching wiring to the studs.

The inventors have altemative methods of embodying this invention as described
below:
- The spacer blocks (FIG. A item 2) can be extruded polystyrene, plastic, or a
mix the
same.

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