Composite framing member comprising elements that provide a thermal break

A structural framing member, comprising:

• a structural member comprising:
• a lateral surface extending along a length of the structural member;
• an exterior-facing surface extending along the length of the structural member, the exterior-facing surface extending from a first edge of the lateral side in a substantially orthogonal direction relative to the lateral surface;
• and
• an interior-facing surface opposite the exterior-facing surface and extending from a second edge of the lateral surface;
• and
• an insulation member secured to one or both of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface of the structural member, wherein a width of the insulation member substantially matches a width of a respective one of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface.

A method of manufacturing a structural framing member, comprising:

• providing a structural member comprising:
• a lateral surface extending along a length of the structural member;
• an exterior-facing surface extending along the length of the structural member, the exterior-facing surface extending from a first edge of the lateral surface in a substantially orthogonal direction relative to the lateral surface;
• and
• an interior-facing surface opposite the exterior-facing surface and extending from a second edge of the lateral surface;
• and
• adhering a foam insulation member to one or both of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface of the structural member, wherein a width of the foam insulation member substantially matches a width of a respective one of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface.

A method of manufacturing a structural framing member, comprising:

• providing a structural member comprising:
• a lateral surface extending along a length of the structural member;
• an exterior-facing surface extending along the length of the structural member, the exterior-facing surface extending from a first edge of the lateral surface in a substantially orthogonal direction relative to the lateral surface;
• and
• an interior-facing surface opposite the exterior-facing surface and extending from a second edge of the lateral surface;
• forming a foam plastic insulation member integrally to one or both of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface of the structural member, wherein a width of the insulation member substantially matches a width of a respective one of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface;
• and
• bonding the insulation member to the structural member by at least one process selected from the group consisting of pouring, spraying, or extruding.