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US 2018/0002918 A1Published application
Energy-efficient mobile buildings
AssigneeJames B. Guthrie
InventorJames B. Guthrie
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Abstract
Among other things, there is shown embodiments of an enclosure such as a portable building with features focusing on overall improvement in energy usage. Wall, roof and floor configurations are disclosed that provide significant energy savings. Methods are also disclosed for preparing such features and/or refitting existing portable buildings for such energy savings.
Claims20
A portable building, comprising:
- at least one wall having a frame, a first insulation layer within or attached to the frame, and a second insulation layer separate from the first insulation layer, the second insulation layer being substantially rigid and fixed with respect to the frame exterior to the first insulation layer, wherein the second insulation layer and frame substantially prevent air flow through the first insulation layer.
A method of refurbishing an existing portable building, comprising:
- removing insulation in one or more of walls, roof and floor of the building;
- after the removing, applying a first insulation layer to one or more of walls, roof and floor of the building;
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- applying a second rigid insulation layer to cover the first insulation layer, wherein the second rigid insulation layer substantially prevents air flow through the first insulation layer.
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