Insulated sheathing and method

Abstract

An insulated sheathing for use in construction is provided. The insulated sheathing comprises a sheathing having a first surface, second surface, and edges; and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing. The sheathing is at least one of plywood, OSB, drywall, fiberglass, concrete board, metal, and plastic. The backing may have an insulation medium, which may be at least one of polyurethane, polystyrene, and fiberglass. Methods of using the insulated sheathing in constructing sections of a building are also provided.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An insulated sheathing for use in construction comprising a sheathing having a first surface, second surface, and edges; and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing. 
     
     
         2 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 1  wherein the backing comprises an insulation medium. 
     
     
         3 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 2  wherein the insulation medium comprises at least one of polyurethane, polystyrene, and fiberglass. 
     
     
         4 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 2  wherein the insulation medium is a pre-cut sheet of material. 
     
     
         5 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 4  wherein the backing is attached to the sheathing by adhesives, chemical reaction bonding, fasteners, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 2  wherein the insulation medium is a fluid applied to the sheathing that self-adheres to the sheathing as the fluid dries, cures, sets or hardens. 
     
     
         7 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 1  wherein the sheathing comprises at least one of plywood, OSB, drywall, fiberglass, concrete board, metal, and plastic. 
     
     
         8 . The insulated sheathing of  claim 1  wherein the edges are configured to connect to an adjacent insulated sheathing by a lap joint, miter joint, butt joint, or tongue and groove joint. 
     
     
         9 . A method of installing the insulated sheathing of  claim 1  as a part of a partition between a first space and a second space, the first space and second space having partition members therebetween, the partition members each having an upper side and a lower side, the method comprising attaching the insulated sheathing to the lower side of the partition members, with the first surface of the insulated sheathing facing the partition members. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising attaching the insulated sheathing to the partition members using fasteners. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising disposing a vapour barrier between the insulated sheathing and the partition members prior to attaching the insulated sheathing. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising inserting insulation material between adjacent partition members. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising attaching a floor panel to the upper side of the partition members. 
     
     
         14 . A method of assembling a wall structure extending between an upper building structure and a lower building structure, the wall structure for providing a separation between a first space and a second space, the method comprising:
 attaching a bottom plate to the lower building structure;   attaching the first ends of a plurality of studs intermittently on the bottom plate along the length thereof;   attaching a top plate to the second ends of the plurality of studs, the top plate being attached to the upper building structure;   disposing an insulated sheathing over a first surface of the studs, the first surface facing the first space, the insulated sheathing comprising a sheathing having a first surface and a second surface, and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing, and the backing being between the plurality of studs and the sheathing; and   attaching the insulated sheathing to at least one of the top plate, plurality of studs, and bottom plate.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein the top plate is a sill below an opening in the wall structure and the upper building structure is a jamb. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14  wherein the insulated sheathing has an upper extension and a lower extension, to provide an upper notch and a lower notch, respectively and wherein the bottom plate and the top plate extend beyond the first surface of the plurality of studs, and the extensions of the bottom plate and the top plate being receivable in the lower notch and the upper notch, respectively. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  further comprising attaching the upper extension and lower extension to the top plate and the bottom plate, respectively. 
     
     
         18 . A method of assembling a wall structure extending between an upper building structure and a lower building structure of a building, the wall structure for providing a separation between a first space and a second space, the method comprising:
 attaching a bottom plate to the lower building structure;   attaching the first ends of a plurality of studs intermittently on the bottom plate along the length thereof;   attaching a lower top plate to the second ends of the plurality of studs;   disposing an insulated sheathing over a first surface of the studs, the first surface facing the first space, the insulated sheathing comprising a sheathing having a first surface and a second surface, and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing, and the backing being between the plurality of studs and the sheathing;   attaching an upper top plate to an upper surface of the lower top plate, the upper top plate being attached to the upper building structure; and   attaching the insulated sheathing to at least one of the upper top plate, lower top plate, plurality of studs, and bottom plate.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the insulated sheathing has an upper extension and a lower extension, to provide an upper notch and a lower notch, respectively, and wherein the bottom plate and the upper top plate extend beyond the first surface of the plurality of studs, and the extensions of the bottom plate and the upper top plate being receivable in the lower notch and the upper notch, respectively. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising attaching the upper extension and lower extension to the upper top plate and the bottom plate, respectively. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising attaching drywall to a second surface of the plurality of studs, the second surface facing the second space. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising finishing the insulated sheathing with tape and mud. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the bottom plate is a head above an opening in the wall structure and the lower building structure is a jamb. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 23  wherein the first ends of the plurality of studs are attached to the bottom plate via a lintel. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 23  wherein the plurality of studs are substituted by a lintel, such that the lintel extends between the lower top plate and the bottom plate. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the first space is exterior to the building. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26  wherein the sheathing is OSB. 
     
     
         28 . A method of assembling a wall structure for providing a separation between a first space and a second space, the method comprising:
 providing a plurality of spaced-apart studs on a first side of the wall structure;   providing a plurality of spaced-apart studs on a second side of the wall structure, the first and second sides forming a first angle relative to one another at the intersection therebetween;   providing a corner stud at the intersection to connect the first and second sides;   disposing a first insulated sheathing and a second insulated sheathing over a first surface of the studs on the first side and second sides, respectively, the first surface facing the first space, the first and second insulated sheathings each comprising a sheathing having a side edge, a first surface, and a second surface, and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing, and the backing being between the studs and the sheathing;   aligning the side edges of the first and second insulated sheathings near the corner stud to form a second angle therebetween, the second angle substantially coinciding with the first angle; and   attaching the first and second insulated sheathings to one or both of the studs and the corner stud.   
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the first and second insulated sheathings each have a side extension along its edge, to provide a notch; and wherein the corner stud extends beyond the first surface of the studs on one or both of the first and second sides, and the extension of the corner stud being receivable in one or both of the notches. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29  further comprising attaching one or both of the side extensions to the corner stud. 
     
     
         31 . A method for constructing a concrete structure for surrounding an area, the area having a perimeter, the method comprising:
 erecting a plurality of insulated sheathings along the perimeter to form a first form, the first form defining an interior space therein, each of the insulated sheathings comprising a first surface, second surface, and edges, and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing, the backing of the insulated sheathings facing the interior space;   erecting a plurality of sheathings in the interior space, spaced apart from the plurality of insulated sheathings, to form a second form, and the first form and second form defining a space therebetween;   bracing the first and second forms;   pouring concrete into the space; and   allowing the concrete to cure.   
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31  further comprising removing one or both of the forms after the concrete cures. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 31  further comprising applying waterproofing materials on the sheathing of the plurality of insulated sheathings of the first form.