Dwelling exterior thermal protection
OwnerPatrick Ilfreyinventor
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Abstract
Provided herein are multi-layer composite construction materials which are suitable as an external insulating layer on a dwelling, which includes homes, office buildings and other installations. The composite constructions of the invention comprise an insulating layer which is typically abutted or adhered to an outside surface of a dwelling, often to the exterior of a foundation or basement wall near the ground line. A composite according to the invention resists damage and abrasion from normal activities, which may include landscaping activity and normal wear and tear experienced by external building surfaces.
Claims20
1) A multilayer composite structure useful as an insulating material, which comprises:
- a) a first layer comprising an insulating material;
- b) a second layer comprising an adhesive, disposed on said first layer;
- c) a third layer comprising a plurality of particles disposed on said second layer;
- d) a fourth layer comprising an adhesive, disposed on said third layer;
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- e) a fifth layer comprising a plurality of mineral particles disposed on said fourth layer.
14) A process for producing a multi-layer composite insulating material which comprises the steps of:
- a) providing a base layer comprising a polymeric insulating material;
- b) applying a first adhesive layer to said base layer;
- c) applying a first layer of particles onto said first adhesive layer;
- d) optionally, permitting said first adhesive layer to cure;
- e) applying a second adhesive layer over said first layer of particles;
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- e) applying a second layer of particles onto said second adhesive layer.
20) A dwelling having an exterior wall, said exterior wall having a multilayer composite structure disposed therein, wherein said composite comprises:
- a) a first layer comprising a polymeric insulating material;
- b) a second layer comprising an adhesive, disposed on said first layer;
- c) a third layer comprising a plurality of particles disposed on said second layer;
- d) a fourth layer comprising an adhesive, disposed on said third layer;
- and
- e) a fifth layer comprising a plurality of mineral particles disposed on said fourth layer,
- wherein said first layer is in substantial contact with said exterior wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.