Insulated Concrete Masonry System

Abstract

An insulated masonry wall system comprised of special blocks of 24″×16″×8″ dimension filled with reclaimed rubber crumbs resulting in high R values to resist transmission of heat and cold. Insulation is blown and vibrated into the special concrete blocks as walls are developed. Construction of wall will be similar to standard masonry blocks. Facings attached to the blocks can be vinyl and wood siding, brick, stucco, textured acrylic finish, fiber-cement siding hardboard, photovoltaic siding, and wood shakes.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A special 24″×16″×8″ concrete block with actual dimensions of 151/2″×71/2″×231/2″ having four smooth sides that can be rotated to produce a smooth sided corner arrangement with alternating joints for wall construction. 
     
     
         2 . A special 24″×16×8″ concrete block with admixtures, pigments, or glazers added to give blocks increased compressive strength, decorative effect, or provide protection against deterioration. 
     
     
         3 . A special 24″×16″×8″ concrete block with internal slots for reinforcement rod insertion when utilized in residential, institutional, religious, commercial, and industrial building construction to further increase structural strength in earthquake and other severe calamity areas. 
     
     
         4 . Rubber crumbs obtained from chopped and granulated new and recycled and recycled tires inserted by air pressure and agitation into hollow block cavities, during construction. 
     
     
         5 . Blocks to be offset by 8″ as each row is formed during construction. 
     
     
         6 . Blocks to be permanently secured together with mortar premix (comprised of a blend of portland cement, lime and masonry sand) per present cement type construction. 
     
     
         7 . Blocks to be positioned so that the 16″ face is exposed to outside wall surface per present block construction. Exception is at corners where alternate 16″ and 8″ surfaces are exposed. 
     
     
         8 . Blocks to be positioned to obtain a 24″ thickness of wall, resulting in maximum structural strength and thermal resistance. 
     
     
         9 . Outside surface of wall construction modified to include coatings, brick veneer and sidings, including photovoltaic sidings. 
     
     
         10 . To simplify and increase building construction strength, steel joist hangers are attached to special blocks during construction to support floor joists. 
     
     
         11 . To resist hurricane, tornado, and other weather related conditions, hurricane straps and roof connectors are attached to special blocks to further increase building strength.