System and method for constructing modular wall structures
OwnerAlina Katwyk, Paul Hicksinventors
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A modular wall assembly structure capable of withstanding adverse external forces such as extreme weather conditions is disclosed. The modular structure is formed from a plurality of substantially parallel framing studs. A wallboard panel is affixed to the framing studs, and a support component is attached to the rear side of the framing studs to provide tensile strength to the wall structure. The modular wall assembly structure can be used to prepare solid wall panels, window panels, door panels, and corner panels. The wall assembly structure is sufficiently strong to withstand hurricane force winds without being destroyed. A method for constructing a modular wall exterior wall structure is also provided.
Claims28
A modular exterior wall assembly structure capable of withstanding adverse external forces, the wall modular assembly comprising:
- a plurality of framing studs having a front side, a rear side, a top end, and a bottom end, wherein the framing studs are arranged in a substantially parallel orientation relative to one another;
- at least one wallboard panel comprising a force resistant layer and a top layer that is adhered to the force resistant layer, wherein the force resistant layer is affixed to the front side of the plurality of framing studs;
- and
- at least one support component attaching to the rear side of the framing studs in a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the framing studs, the support component located at substantially the mid-point between the top end and bottom end of the framing studs, the support component providing tensile support for the framing studs.
A method of constructing a modular exterior wall structure capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions, the modular exterior wall structure comprising a wallboard panel having a force resistant layer, a support component, and a plurality of substantially parallel oriented framing studs, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) distributing the framing studs at a predetermined horizontal separation distance;
- (b) attaching the wallboard panel to the framing studs;
- (c) attaching a top and bottom track to each end of the framing studs to maintain the framing studs in a substantially parallel relationship;
- and
- (d) attaching a support component at a substantially central location between the top and bottom end of the framing studs.
A modular exterior wall assembly structure capable of passing the High-Velocity Hurricane Building Zone code requirements of Miami-Dade County (Florida).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.