Insulated Framing Member Assembly

Abstract

An insulated framing member assembly includes a framing member for constructing the framing a building. An insulating layer is coupled to the framing member and the insulating layer is comprised of a thermally insulating material. A sheathing panel is positioned against the insulating layer and the insulating layer inhibits thermal communication between the framing member and the sheathing panel. In this way the insulating layer enhances thermal efficiency of the building. Additionally, the sheathing panel defines a planar component of the structure of the building.

1 . An insulated framing member assembly being configured to create a thermal barrier between framing members and sheathing on a building, said assembly comprising:
 a framing member being configured to constructing the framing a building, said framing member having a front surface and a back surface, said framing member having a thickness of approximately 4.5 inches between said front and back surfaces;   an insulating layer being coupled to said framing member, said insulating layer being comprised of a thermally insulating material, said insulating layer being attached to said front surface of said framing member, said insulating layer being coextensive with a length and width of said front surface, said insulating layer having a distal surface with respect to said front surface of said framing member; and   a sheathing panel being positioned against said insulating layer, said insulating layer inhibiting thermal communication between said framing member and said sheathing panel wherein said insulating layer is configured to enhance thermal efficiency of the building.   
     
     
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         3 . The assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said insulating layer has a thickness of approximately 1.0 inch. 
     
     
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         5 . An insulated framing member being configured to create a thermal barrier between framing members and sheathing on a building, said assembly comprising:
 a framing member being configured to constructing the framing of a building, said framing member having a front surface and a back surface, said framing member having a thickness of approximately 4.5 inches between said front and back surfaces;   an insulating layer being coupled to said framing member, said insulating layer having a thickness of approximately 1.0 inches, said insulating layer being comprised of a thermally insulating material, said insulating layer being attached to said front surface of said framing member, said insulating layer being coextensive with a length and width of said front surface, said insulating layer having a distal surface with respect to said front surface of said framing member; and   a sheathing panel being positioned against said insulating layer, said insulating layer inhibiting thermal communication between said framing member and said sheathing panel wherein said insulating layer is configured to enhance thermal efficiency of the building.   
     
     
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         8 . An insulated framing member assembly being configured to create a thermal barrier between framing members and sheathing on a building, said assembly comprising:
 a framing member having a front surface and a back surface, said framing member having a thickness of approximately 4.5 inches between said front and back surfaces, said framing member being configured for constructing the framing of a building;   an insulating layer being coupled to said framing member, said insulating layer having a thickness of approximately 1.0 inches, said insulating layer being attached to the front surface of said framing member, said insulating layer being coextensive with a length of said front surface, said insulating layer having a distal surface with respect to said front surface of said framing member, said insulating layer being comprised of a thermally insulating material; and   a sheathing panel being positioned against said insulating layer, said insulating layer inhibiting thermal communication between said framing member and said sheathing panel wherein said insulating layer is configured to enhance thermal efficiency of the building, said sheathing panel having a rear surface, said rear surface abutting said distal surface of said insulating layer when said sheathing panel is applied to said insulating layer for defining a planar component of the building.