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US 12,752,520 B2Granted
Multi-material sheathing system
AssigneeOwens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
InventorsHai Fu, José Luis Méndez-Andino, Xiaomin Guo, Brandon Michael Robinson
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Abstract
A sheathing system that envelops a building structure includes a multi-layer panel having at least one structural layer formed of a non-wood material, such as polycarbonate. The panel also includes at least one layer of a high R-value insulation material.
Claims14
A sheathing panel for a building, the sheathing panel consisting of:
- a first structural layer;
- a second structural layer;
- an insulation layer;
- and
- an adhesive,
- wherein the first structural layer comprises a first polymeric material,
- wherein a thickness of the first structural layer is in the range of 1/32 inch to ⅛ inch,
- wherein a thickness of the insulation layer is in the range of ½ inch to 4 inches,
- wherein the insulation layer is positioned between the first structural layer and the second structural layer,
- wherein the insulation layer is bonded to the first structural layer and the second structural layer by the adhesive,
- wherein the sheathing panel has a racking strength according to ASTM E72 of greater than 500 plf,
- wherein the first polymeric material comprises at least one of polycarbonate, polyester, polypropylene, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, high density polyethylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and combinations thereof,
- wherein the insulation layer comprises at least one of extruded polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, foamed polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, fiberglass, mineral wool, polyethylene terephthalate, polyester, phenolic foam, aerogel blanket, aerogel board, and polyurethane, wherein the second structural layer comprises a wood composite material, and wherein a thickness of the second structural layer is in the range of ¼ inch to 1⅛ inches.
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