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US 12,631,020 B2Granted
Framing gasket
AssigneeLouisiana-Pacific Corp.
InventorNeil Freidberg
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Abstract
A framing gasket for use in construction. The gasket has a base with a plurality of rows of raised elements extending upward from one surface, each row with a stem-and-cap profile in cross section, with a stem extending upward from the first surface to a cap. The gasket is flexible and deformable, and provides a flexible air seal between framing elements in a building or structure wall. The profile allows for natural voids and deformation in framing elements while maintaining an air seal.
Claims14
A framing component for use in constructions, comprising:
- a framing gasket with a base with a first surface;
- a plurality of rows of raised elements extending upward from the first surface, each row with a stem-and-cap profile in cross section, with a stem extending upward from the first surface to a cap;
- and
- an adhesive layer or back affixed to a second surface of the base;
- wherein the framing gasket comprises flexible and deformable material.
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A method of sealing a building frame, comprising the steps of:
- affixing a framing gasket to a building frame element, said framing gasket comprising a base with a first surface, a plurality of rows of raised elements extending upward from the first surface, each row with a stem-and-cap profile in cross section, with a stem extending upward from the first surface to a cap, wherein the framing gasket comprises flexible and deformable material;
- placing a sheathing component over the framing gasket;
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- affixing the sheathing component to the building frame element, thereby compressing the framing gasket between the sheathing component and the building frame element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.