US2013067841A1PendingUtilityA1

Air barrier system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Sep 16, 2011Filed: Sep 16, 2011Published: Mar 21, 2013
Est. expirySep 16, 2031(~5.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:William J. GriecoSal CiarloAndy Goyda
E04B 2/707E04C 2/246E04B 1/26E04C 2/243
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Abstract

An air barrier system is provided. The air barrier system includes a plurality of framing members configured to form insulation cavities. A plurality of panels is attached to an exterior surface of the framing members and gasket material is positioned therebetween. Adjacent panels form joints. Insulative batts are positioned within the insulation cavities. Sealing material is positioned over the joints.

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An air barrier system comprising:
 a plurality of framing members, the framing members configured to form insulation cavities;   a plurality of panels attached to an exterior surface of the framing members and gasket material positioned therebetween, wherein adjacent panels form joints;   insulative batts positioned within the insulation cavities; and   sealing material positioned over the joints.   
     
     
         2 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the framing members include bottom plates, top plates and studs extending therebetween. 
     
     
         3 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the insulation cavities have a width in a range of from about 3.5 inches to about 5.5 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the panels are formed from a closed cell, moisture resistant rigid foam material. 
     
     
         5 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the panels have longitudinal edges, and wherein the longitudinal edges of adjacent panels are configured to form shiplap joints. 
     
     
         6 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the panels have lateral edges, and wherein the lateral edges of adjacent panels are configured to form butt joints. 
     
     
         7 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the gasket material is made from a polymeric foam material. 
     
     
         8 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the sealing material is a tape. 
     
     
         9 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the air barrier system has a minimum insulative value (R) of 20. 
     
     
         10 . The air barrier system of  claim 1 , wherein the air barrier system provides an airtightness in a range of from about 0.5 air changes per hour to about 2.0 air changes per hour. 
     
     
         11 . An air barrier system comprising:
 a plurality of framing members, the framing members configured to form insulation cavities;   a plurality of panels attached to an exterior surface of the framing members, the adjacent panels form joints;   insulative batts positioned within the insulation cavities; and   sealing material positioned over the joints.   
     
     
         12 . The air barrier system of  claim 11 , wherein the panels are formed from a closed cell, moisture resistant rigid foam material. 
     
     
         13 . The air barrier system of  claim 11 , wherein the sealing material is an acrylic-based tape. 
     
     
         14 . The air barrier system of  claim 11  wherein the air barrier system has a minimum insulative value (R) of 20. 
     
     
         15 . The air barrier system of  claim 11 , wherein the air barrier system provides an airtightness in a range of from about 0.5 air changes per hour to about 2.0 air changes per hour. 
     
     
         16 . A method of installing an air barrier system comprising the steps of:
 forming insulation cavities within framing members;   attaching a plurality of panels to an exterior surface of the framing members and positioning gasket material therebetween, wherein adjacent panels form joints;   positioning insulative batts within the insulation cavities; and   sealing the joints.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the panels have longitudinal edges, and wherein the longitudinal edges of adjacent panels are configured to form shiplap joints. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the panels have lateral edges, and wherein the lateral edges of adjacent panels are configured to form butt joints. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the joints are sealed by a spray-on sealing material. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the air barrier system has a minimum insulative value (R) of 20.

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