Compressible Rigid Insulation Panel
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1. A rigid insulation panel for installation between framing members, the insulation panel comprising:
- a panel body defined by a first edge, a second edge parallel to the first edge, and a pair of ends,wherein a thickness of the panel body is defined by a top surface and a bottom surface; and
a groove extending partially through the thickness of the panel body from the top surface or the bottom surface,wherein the groove traverses the panel body between the pair of ends,wherein the groove is substantially parallel to the first edge and the second edge.
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Abstract
An insulation panel is described that is adapted to be installed between framing members of a building, such as a stud, joist, or rafter. The insulation panel can be installed without the use of fasteners or adhesive. The panel is made of a rigid insulation material such as expanded polystyrene. Grooves are provided along a length of the panel to allow for compression and accommodation of variations in the spacing between framing members.
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1. A rigid insulation panel for installation between framing members, the insulation panel comprising:
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a panel body defined by a first edge, a second edge parallel to the first edge, and a pair of ends, wherein a thickness of the panel body is defined by a top surface and a bottom surface; and a groove extending partially through the thickness of the panel body from the top surface or the bottom surface, wherein the groove traverses the panel body between the pair of ends, wherein the groove is substantially parallel to the first edge and the second edge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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