CA2097734A1 - Insulating connector for joining exterior building cladding to interior structural supports - Google Patents

Insulating connector for joining exterior building cladding to interior structural supports

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CA2097734A1
CA2097734A1 CA 2097734 CA2097734A CA2097734A1 CA 2097734 A1 CA2097734 A1 CA 2097734A1 CA 2097734 CA2097734 CA 2097734 CA 2097734 A CA2097734 A CA 2097734A CA 2097734 A1 CA2097734 A1 CA 2097734A1
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Herbert K. Schilger
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/62Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
    • E04B1/74Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
    • E04B1/76Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
    • E04B1/7675Insulating linings for the interior face of exterior walls
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/38Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/41Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
    • E04B1/4178Masonry wall ties
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/62Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
    • E04B1/74Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls
    • E04B1/76Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
    • E04B1/7608Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only comprising a prefabricated insulating layer, disposed between two other layers or panels
    • E04B1/7612Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only comprising a prefabricated insulating layer, disposed between two other layers or panels in combination with an air space

Abstract

Abstract A novel building construction is described for exterior building walls. The construction comprises an interior frame formed of a plurality of laterally spaced preferably steel studs or beams, a layer of rigid insulation adjacent the exterior side of this steel frame, exterior building cladding adjacent the exterior side of the rigid insulation and a plurality of non-thermal conducting plastic connectors extending through the layer of rigid insulation and connecting together the exterior cladding and the interior steel studs or beams. This provides the required structural strength with a minimum of thermal conductivity from the cold side to the warm side of the building envelope.

Description

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Insulatin~ connector Eor Joining_Exterior suildinq Claddina To Interior Structural Supports Background of the Invention This invention relates to building construction and more particularly to a building wall construction having an interior framework and exterior cladding.
Particularly in colder climates, it has been a common building technique for many years to construct an interior support frame, with an exterior wall cladding or shell fixed to the exterior side of the frame and an interior wall fixed to the interior side of the frame. Many different materials have been used for the exterior wall cladding, including brick veneer, aluminum siding, wood siding, stucco, concrete, glass, metal, etc. Such constructions may be made with or without insulating materials.
The frame is typically made of wood or steel and frames made of steel studs and beams are now becoming more commonplace even for home construction. It is also commonplace to use metal connectors for connecting the exterior wall cladding to the frame and these may be in the form of screws, bolts, clips, protruding lugs, etc.
Particularly when a steel frame is used, when there is a large difference between exterior and interior temperatures, there tends to be condensation and subsequent corrosion along the connector from the cold exterior cladding to the warm interior frame of the building. Even when rigid thermal insulation is used between the exterior cladding and the structural frame, this problem of condensation and corrosion may continue through the insulation along the structural connector.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a thermally non-conducting connection between the exterior cladding and the interior frame of the building wall to thereby break the bridge between the different temperature areas and thereby eliminate condensation and subsequent corrosion.
Summary of the Invention The present invention in its broadest aspect relates to a building wall construction comprising an interior frame formed .

of a plurality of laterally spaced studs or beams, a layer of rigid insulation adjacent the interior side of the frame, exterior building cladding adjacent the exterior side of the rigid insulation and a plurality of non-thermal conducting (insulating) plastic connectors extending through the layer of rigid insulation and connecting the exterior cladding to the interior frame. The frame is preferably formed from metal studs and beams, e.g. galvanized sheet steel channels. The rigid insulation is typically made of plastic foam, e.g.
polystyrene foam.
The exterior wall cladding may be any of the exterior wall claddings that are traditionally used. These may include, for example, brick veneer, wood siding, aluminum siding, stucco, concrete, glass, metals, etc.
The non-thermal conducting plastic connectors which comprise the essential feature of this invention can be made from a variety of plastic materials having high strength and an ability to withstand high variations in temperature. High strength polyolefins, such as polypropylene, are particularly useful. The connectors are typically made of plastic material having a thickness between 1/8 and 1/2 inch and the material may be either flexible or rigid.
In passing through the rigid insulation layer, the plastic connector should fit snugly within the opening in the rigid insulation through which it passes. This can be accomplished by preforming a hole in the rigid insulation, or a connector may have a sharpened tip which can simply be pushed through the insulation creating its own opening.
The inner end of each plastic connector can be connected to a frame component by a variety of means and can be very simply connected by means of screws. The outer end of each plastic connector may be connected to the building cladding in a number of different ways as will be described hereinafter.
Also according to the present invention, it is advantageous to provide a cavity within the wall construction to function as a pressure equalization chamber allowing for the difference between the exterior and interior air pressure.
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This cavity also allows for any possible exterior water penetration to run off inside the cavity and drain to the outside by gravity flow. Likewise, interior vapour pressure may penetrate into the wall cavity, condense in the cavity and evacuate by gravity flow to the outside at the bottom of the wall through weep holes.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawinqs In the drawings which illustrate certain preferred embodiments of this invention:
Fig. 1 is an isometric view of the invention with a concrete exterior wall;
Fig. 2 is an isometric view of the invention with a brick exterior wall;
Fig. 3 is an isometric view of the invention with a further type of connector for concrete or stucco exterior walls;
Fig. 4 is an isometric view of the invention with wood exterior siding;
Fig. 5 is a sectional view of the embodiment of Fig. 1 with a wall cavity;
Fig. 6 is a sectional view of Fig. 1 without a wall cavity;
Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the embodiment of Fig. 2;
Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the embodiment of Fig. 3;
Fig. 9 is a sectional view of the embodiment of Fig. 4;
Fig. 10 is a sectional view of an alternative form of the embodiment of Fig. 3;
Fig. 11 is a sectional view of a full exterior wall construction; and Fig. 12 is a sectional view of a foundation wall construction.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments As seen in Figure 1, the construction according to the present invention includes an interior framework formed of steel studs 10. Each stud has an outer flange 11, an inner flange 12 and a central web 13. Placed adjacent the outer face of outer flange 11 is a layer of rigid insulation 15. An exterior cladding 20 is positioned outside the rigid insulation 15 and in this embodiment the outer shell or cladding 20 is in the form of concrete 21 with reinforcing mesh 22.
The non-thermal conducting plastic connector 16 of this embodiment is shown as a rectangular member connected at its inner end to steel stud 10 by means of screws 17. The outer end of the connector 16 has a series of metal shear pins 18 extending therethrough and this outer end of connector 16 and shear pins 18 are embedded in the exterior concrete wall.
These shear pins provide both anchorage and shear resistance when embedded in the concrete.
The embodiment of Figure 2 shows a modification for use with brick exterior cladding 25. Here a cavity 23 is provided between the brick cladding 25 and the rigid insulation 15 and the outer end of connector 16 extends only into this cavity 23. A brick tie 24 extends through a hole in the plastic connector 16 and is also anchored within the mortar between the bricks 25.
A stucco wall construction is shown in Figure 3 with the exterior cladding 20 being formed of stucco l9 containing reinforcing mesh 22. In this embodiment, the plastic connector 16a is connected in the usual manner at the inner end to steel stud 10 by means of screw 17, but is connected at the outer end by means of a loop 26 which loops around the steel mesh 22 embedded in the stucco 19.
The embodiment of Figure 4 shows a form of construction for wood siding. The siding 30 is connected to furring strips 29. The plastic connectors 16b are connected at the inner end ;
in the usual manner by means of screws 17, while the outer end contains a loop portion 27 which is connected to furring strip 29 by means of screw 28. This embodiment includes a cavity 23 between the outer shell 20 and the rigid insulation 15.
Modifications to the design are possible as seen by a comparison between Figure 5 and Figure 6. Thus, in Figure 5 the rigid insulation 15 is arranged in sections leaving the cavities 23 therebetween. Insulation 31 may also be provided between the steel studs 10 and in this embodiment the interior wall finish 32 is also shown. Figure 6 is different from Figure 5 in that the rigid insulation 15 is continuous and no further insulation is shown between the steel studs 10.
Figure 11 shows a typical upper wall construction with the steel frame studs 10, rigid insulation 15, outer cladding 20 and plastic connectors 16. Also shown are an upper floor joist 33 and upper floor 34.
Figure 12 shows a foundation wall construction with a further foundation portion 35.
The non-thermal conducting plastic connectors can be pre-formed or simply cut from existing thick plastic sheet. For connecting to exterior word siding as shown in Figures 4 and 9, it is also convenient to extrude or mould individual connectors in a simple T-shape with the stem connecting to a stud or beam and the top of the "T" connecting to furring strip 29, e.g. by screws.
While this invention has been described with respect to various specific embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto and that it can be variously practised within the scope of the following claims.

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Claims (14)

1 Claims:
1. A building wall construction comprising an interior frame formed of a plurality of laterally spaced studs or beams, a layer of rigid insulation adjacent the exterior side of said frame, exterior building cladding adjacent the exterior side of said rigid insulation and a plurality of non-thermal conducting plastic connectors extending through said layer of rigid insulation and connecting said exterior cladding to said studs or beams.
2. A wall construction according to claim 1 wherein the interior frame is formed of steel studs and beams.
3. A wall construction according to claim 1 which includes an air space between the rigid insulation and the exterior cladding.
4. A wall construction according to claim 2 wherein the plastic connector is a flexible plastic strap.
5. A wall construction according to claim 2 wherein the plastic connector is a rigid plastic member.
6. A wall construction according to claim 2 wherein the plastic connector has a sharp end capable of piercing the rigid insulation.
7. A wall construction according to claim 2 wherein the plastic connector is formed of polyolefin.
8. A wall construction according to claim 7 wherein the polyolefin is polypropylene.
9. A wall construction according to claim 2 wherein the plastic connector has a thickness of between 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch.
10. A wall construction according to claim 9 wherein the plastic connector is joined to a stud by means of screws.
11. A wall construction according to claim 9 wherein the exterior cladding is concrete and the plastic connectors are joined to the concrete by means of shear pins extending through the plastic connectors and being embedded in the concrete.
12. A wall construction according to claim 9 wherein the exterior cladding is stucco and the plastic connectors are joined to the stucco by providing a loop at the exterior end of each connector which loops around reinforcing mesh in the stucco.
13. A wall construction according to claim 9 wherein the exterior cladding is bricks and the plastic connectors are joined to the brick wall by means of metal brick ties extending from the outer ends of the connectors to between the bricks.
14. A wall construction according to claim 9 wherein the exterior cladding is wood siding nailed to vertical furring strips and the plastic connectors are joined to the furring strips.
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0854245A1 (en) * 1997-01-17 1998-07-22 Isobox Henry Production Structure of an externally insulated construction and method for realizing such s structure construction
GB2494135A (en) * 2011-08-30 2013-03-06 Magmatech Ltd Insulating wall tie for accommodating movement
CN104790556A (en) * 2015-05-01 2015-07-22 俞锡贤 Building envelope fireproof anti-seepage self-insulating outer wall and construction method thereof
US10221559B2 (en) * 2006-10-30 2019-03-05 Michael Hatzinikolas Wall tie apparatus and method

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0854245A1 (en) * 1997-01-17 1998-07-22 Isobox Henry Production Structure of an externally insulated construction and method for realizing such s structure construction
FR2758580A1 (en) * 1997-01-17 1998-07-24 Isobox Henry Production CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURE WITH EXTERNAL INSULATION, AND CONSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTING SUCH A CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURE
US10221559B2 (en) * 2006-10-30 2019-03-05 Michael Hatzinikolas Wall tie apparatus and method
GB2494135A (en) * 2011-08-30 2013-03-06 Magmatech Ltd Insulating wall tie for accommodating movement
GB2494135B (en) * 2011-08-30 2017-06-14 Magmatech Ltd Wall tie
CN104790556A (en) * 2015-05-01 2015-07-22 俞锡贤 Building envelope fireproof anti-seepage self-insulating outer wall and construction method thereof

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