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US 11,299,891 B1Granted
Thermal isolation girts and related systems and methods
AssigneeKnight Wall Systems
InventorsBrian Nelson, Shane Knott
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Abstract
Girts, systems incorporating girts, and methods of using girts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the girts are formed via an efficient metal stamping and folding process. The girts have a high mechanical strength, are easily manufactured, allow for water drainage and air circulation, improve thermal performance, decrease sound transmission, and reduce material, transportation and labor costs relative to traditional girts.
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A system for cladding an exterior wall of a structure and insulating the exterior wall, the system comprising:
- first and second girts fastened to the exterior wall in spaced array;
- thermally insulating material positionally maintained adjacent the exterior wall by the first and second girts;
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- exterior cladding for the structure supported by the first and second girts;
- wherein each of the first and second girts is a girt comprising substantially parallel, offset upper and lower walls separated by a substantially perpendicular wall that comprises a plurality of holes, wherein the lower wall comprises an overhanging portion and a doubled-back portion that is joined to a first edge of the substantially perpendicular wall, and wherein an opposite edge of the substantially perpendicular wall is joined to a bottom edge of the upper wall.
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