Wall finishing panel system
OwnerCharles Weir, Roy Shafferinventors
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Abstract
Disclosed are an insulation product and an insulation system incorporating such a product for insulating exterior walls, particularly masonry walls, that incorporates at least one internal fire retardant layer and, optionally, a wicking material for transporting condensate away from the interface between the insulating product and the exterior wall. The insulation system includes an integrated support element that can be used to increase the rate of evaporation via various methods, provide for the concealed distribution of cables and wiring and/or improve the aesthetic appearance of the insulating product.
Claims25
A wall insulation product comprising:
- a primary insulating layer having a interior surface and an exterior surface;
- a secondary insulating layer having a interior surface and an exterior surface;
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- a flame retarding layer arranged between the primary and secondary insulating layers.
A wall insulating system comprising:
- an insulating element including
- a primary insulating layer having an inner surface, an outer surface and lower surface;
- a secondary insulating layer having an inner surface, an outer surface and lower surface and
- a flame retarding layer arranged between the inner surface of the primary insulating layer and the outer surface of the secondary insulating layer;
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- a supporting element arranged and configured to support the insulating element adjacent a wall.
A method for insulating walls, the method comprising:
- fastening a primary support element adjacent the exterior wall;
- installing an insulating element adjacent the exterior wall, a lower surface of the insulating element being supported by the primary support element, the insulating element including an primary insulating layer, a secondary insulating layer and a fire retarding layer arranged between the primary and secondary insulating layers;
- installing a trim element on the primary support element, the trim element including a portion covering a lower peripheral surface of the insulating element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.