Building system with multi-function insulation barrier
First Claim
1. A building section comprising:
- a sub-structure;
a plurality of cladding members connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure, wherein a sealant is disposed between adjacent cladding members; and
an elongate, flexible, insulating element, the insulating element having at least one insulating layer which is substantially incompressible and which has a substantially constant density in the range of 200 kg/m3 to 300 kg/m3, wherein the insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding member and the sub-structure, wherein an exterior surface of the insulative element comprises a bond breaker, said bond breaker functions as a sealant release and prevents the sealant from adhering to the insulating element;
wherein the at least one substantially incompressible layer of the insulating element has a hardness of at least 60 HD.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a building section including a sub-structure and a cladding member connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure. A multi-function elongate, flexible insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding member and the sub-structure, facilitating alignment of the cladding, and creating a rainscreen configured to drive out moisture from the wall cavities. The flexible insulating element includes a bond breaker disposed on the external surface of the insulating element. The bond breaker prevents externally applied joint sealant compound from adhering to the insulating element. The bond breaker can act as a safeguard to prevent joint sealant deterioration or adhesion to undesired surfaces.
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9 Claims
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1. A building section comprising:
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a sub-structure; a plurality of cladding members connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure, wherein a sealant is disposed between adjacent cladding members; and an elongate, flexible, insulating element, the insulating element having at least one insulating layer which is substantially incompressible and which has a substantially constant density in the range of 200 kg/m3 to 300 kg/m3, wherein the insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding member and the sub-structure, wherein an exterior surface of the insulative element comprises a bond breaker, said bond breaker functions as a sealant release and prevents the sealant from adhering to the insulating element; wherein the at least one substantially incompressible layer of the insulating element has a hardness of at least 60 HD. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A building section comprising:
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a sub-structure; a plurality of cladding members connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure, wherein a sealant is disposed between adjacent cladding members; and an elongate, flexible, insulating element, the insulating element having at least one insulating layer which is substantially incompressible and which has a substantially constant density in the range of 200 kg/m3 to 300 keg m3, wherein the insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding, member and the sub-structure, wherein an exterior surface of the insulative element comprises a bond breaker, said bond breaker functions as a sealant release and prevents the sealant from adhering to the insulating element; wherein the at least one substantially incompressible layer of the insulating element has a compressive strength in the range of approximately 200 kPa to 400 kPa.
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