Joist pocket assembly for a refrigerated facility

A method of manufacturing a joist pocket assembly, the method comprising:

• providing a frame configured to be placed within a wall;
• providing a base of the frame, wherein the base is configured to receive a structural member of a joist;
• forming a flange extending from a perimeter of the frame, wherein the flange covers a gap between the frame and the wall;
• coupling a first stud to the base of the frame, wherein the first stud secures the frame to the wall;
• and
• providing an insulated metal panel configured to be placed adjacent to the wall, wherein the insulated metal panel is configured to be coupled to the joist pocket assembly;
• and one or more of
• applying an insulation fill to the joist pocket assembly, wherein the insulation fill is configured to be disposed between the joist pocket assembly, the insulated metal panel, and the wall, and
• applying a wall membrane to the joist pocket assembly, wherein the wall membrane is configured to be disposed between the joist pocket assembly, the insulated metal panel, and the wall.

A joist pocket assembly, comprising:

• a frame configured to be mounted within a cut-out within a wall, wherein the frame is in a shape of a square;
• an opening in the frame, wherein the opening is configured to receive an structural member of a joist;
• a base of the frame, wherein the base is configured to receive the structural member of the joist;
• a flange extending from a perimeter of the frame, wherein the flange covers a gap between the frame and the wall;
• and
• a plurality of studs coupled to the base of the frame, wherein the plurality of studs secure the frame to the wall;
• and
• an insulated metal panel coupled to the joist pocket assembly, wherein the insulated metal panel is adjacent to the wall;
• and one or more of
• an insulation fill disposed between the joist pocket assembly, the insulated metal panel, and the wall, and
• a wall membrane disposed between the joist pocket assembly, the insulated metal panel, and the wall.