Thermal break wood stud with rigid insulation with non-metal fasteners and wall framing system

A 3×4 inch non-dimensional thermal break wood and rigid insulation stud, comprising:

• (a.) two non-dimensional lumber 3×1 inch sections each having dimensions which range from 1-1½ inches (depth) by 2-3½ inches (width) and a middle rigid foam insulation section whose dimensions range from ½-1½ inches (depth) by 2-3½ inches (width).
• (b.) non-metallic mechanical fasteners securing the lumber sections and the thermal break insulation section together;
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• (c.) wherein the 3×4 thermal stud is configured for placement in a wall to be at least one of (i) top and bottom plates, (ii) vertical wall studs secured between the plates, and (iii) headers, sills and cripples of a framing system for residential and light commercial buildings.

A non-dimensional thermal break wood and rigid insulation stud for floor members, roof members and wall studs, the thermal break stud comprising:

• b.) two non-dimensional lumber inch sections each having dimensions which range from 1½-2½ inches (depth) by 2½-3½ inches (width) with a thermal break section of rigid foam insulation positioned therebetween whose dimensions range from 3-9 inches (depth) by 2½-3½ inches (width);
• (b.) non-metallic mechanical fasteners securing the lumber sections and the thermal break insulation section together;
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• (c.) wherein the thermal break stud is configured for placement to be at least one of (i) floor members, (ii) vertical wall studs, and (iii) roof members of a framing system for residential and light commercial buildings.

A non-dimensional thermal break wood and rigid insulation stud for floor members, roof members and wall studs, the thermal break stud comprising:

• c.) two non-dimensional lumber inch sections with a thermal break section of rigid foam insulation positioned therebetween;
• (b.) non-metallic mechanical fasteners comprising glued-in wood dowels securing the lumber sections and the thermal break insulation section together;
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• (c.) wherein the thermal break stud is configured for placement to be at least one of (i) top and bottom plates, (ii) vertical wall studs secured between the plates, and (iii) headers, sills and cripples (iv) floor members, (v) vertical wall studs, and (vi) roof members of a framing system for residential and light commercial buildings.