GB2540795A - Improvements in and relating to construction - Google Patents
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Abstract
The panel 100a, 100b comprises a thermal insulating sheet 200 secured to a carrier board 300, the thermal insulating sheet having a side region 212 not covered by the carrier board. The carrier board may be primed or painted in use. The border may receive a joint filler in use. The side region may form a continuous border. The thermal insulating sheet may be expanded polystyrene. The carrier board may be cellulose fibre cement. Edges of adjacent panels may interlock in use. Also claimed is a panel comprising a thermal insulating sheet secured to a carrier board, a region of the thermal insulation sheet not being covered by the carrier board, part of the carrier board being removable to extend the uncovered region. Also claimed is a panel comprising a thermal insulating sheet and a cellulose carrier board. Also claimed is a method of cladding a wall using the panels, and a building cladded using the method.
Description
Improvements in and relating to construction
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to construction, particularly, though not exclusively, to thermal insulating construction panels for use to clad buildings and to methods of use thereof.
BACKGROUND TO INVENTION
The use of sheets of thermal insulating material to clad the external face of walls is an effective method of improving the thermal properties of a building. Flowever, the process of applying sheets of thermal insulating material to a wall and then providing a building with an aesthetically pleasing and weather resistant external wall finish can be laborious and time consuming, particularly in the winter months. A known method of applying sheets of thermal insulating material to the external face of walls comprises fixing the sheets to the external face of a wall using countersunk fixings and then forming a coating layer on the outer surface of the sheets. The coating layer is formed by applying a base coat to the outer surface of the sheets. A mesh is then laid on to the base coat and then either the base coat is drawn through the mesh or a tight coat or slurry coat is formed over the mesh such that the mesh is integrated into the coating layer. The mesh thus provides reinforcement to the coating layer. The coating layer must be allowed to cure and then a finish coat is applied either directly to the coating layer or following the application of a primer to the coating layer. This process typically takes around 5 to 10 days to complete depending on the time taken for the coating layer to cure.
An alternative solution has been presented by GB2479023. This relates to a pre-fabricated construction panel which has a first layer formed, at least in part, from a material having one or more insulating properties and a second layer which includes a particle board as well as a mesh support means located in or between one or more layers of the panel. Such a prefabricated panel has a particle board layer arranged to lie on the outer surface of the insulating material layer when the panel is applied to the external face of a building. Accordingly, the need to apply a coating layer to a sheet of insulating material after installation may be avoided. Flowever, the panel still requires a mesh support means as well as the use of countersunk fixings for installation. There thus remains a need for improved thermal insulating construction panels and methods of cladding buildings.
Accordingly, the present invention aims to address at least one problem associated with known construction panels and methods of construction whether discussed herein or otherwise.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a construction panel adapted to clad an external face of a building wall, wherein the construction panel comprises: (i) a thermal insulating sheet; (ii) a carrier board sheet; and wherein said sheets are secured relative to one another such that the thermal insulating sheet has a first face having a first region which is covered by said carrier board sheet and a second region which is not covered by said carrier board sheet and wherein said second region borders one or more sides of said first region.
Suitably, the carrier board is adapted to receive a primer and/or finish coat in use. Suitably, the carrier board comprises a first face adapted to receive a primer and/or finish coat in use.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to be attached to a building wall in use.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to receive a joint filler in use.
Suitably, the construction panel has a substantially rectilinear shape. Suitably, the construction panel has a rectilinear shape.
Suitably, the carrier board has a first face having a substantially rectangular shape. Suitably, the carrier board has a first face having a rectangular shape.
Suitably, the first region of the thermal insulating sheet has a substantially rectangular shape. Suitably, the first region of the thermal insulating sheet has a rectangular shape.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet has a substantially rectilinear shape. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet has a rectilinear shape.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet borders a plurality of sides of the first region. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet borders all sides of the first region. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet surrounds the first region. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms an outer border around the first region. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms a continuous border around the first region. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms a picture frame border around the first region and thus around the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms one or more edges of the construction panel. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms a plurality of edges of the construction panel. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms all edges of the construction panel.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet extends around the first region of the thermal insulating sheet adjacent to the peripheral edge of the construction panel.
Suitably, the second region forms a border region having a width of at least 10mm, for example at least 20mm. Suitably, the second region has a width of at least 30mm, for example at least 40mm. Suitably, the second region forms a border region having a width of no more than 100mm, for example no more than 90mm. Suitably, the second region has a width of no more than 80mm, for example no more than 70mm, for example no more than 60mm. Suitably, the second region has a width of between 30mm and 70mm, suitably between 40mm and 60mm, for example of 50mm.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel is adapted to abut a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a like construction panel in use. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel is adapted to be joined to a thermal insulating sheet of a like construction panel in use.
Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to have a joint filler applied thereto in use. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to have a joint filler comprising polymer cement mortar applied thereto in use. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to have a mesh located over it in use. Suitably, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to have a mesh tape located over it in use.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted such that, in use, the second region of the thermal insulating sheet can be covered over with a joint filler and mesh to form an outer face over the second region which is substantially level with the first face of the carrier board.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet has substantially the same thickness throughout its extent. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has substantially the same thickness throughout its extent.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has substantially the same thickness at the first region and the second region thereof. Suitably, as the first region of the thermal insulating sheet is covered by the carrier board sheet and the second region is not the construction panel suitably has a greater thickness at the first region than at the second region.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted to be applied to an external face of a building wall. Suitably, the construction panel is adapted to be directly applied to an external face of a building wall. Suitably, the construction panel is adapted to be applied to an external face of a building wall such that, in use, the thermal insulating sheet abuts said external face of said building wall.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted to be attached to a building wall. Suitably, the construction panel is adapted to be directly attached to a building wall. Suitably, the construction panel is adapted to be attached to a building wall by mechanical fixings. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel is adapted to be attached to a building wall by mechanical fixings.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted, in use, to be attached to a building wall at the second region of the thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, the construction panel is adapted, in use, to be attached to a building wall by mechanical fixings only at the second region of the thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, the construction panel is adapted, in use, to be attached to a building wall by mechanical fixings applied adjacent an edge of the thermal insulating sheet.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet is secured relative to the thermal insulating sheet such that all of said carrier board sheet overlies the thermal insulating sheet.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet and thermal insulating sheet are secured relative to one another such that the thermal insulating sheet is partially overlaid by the carrier board sheet such that said thermal insulating sheet forms a continuous border around the edge of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet is directly secured to the thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, the carrier board sheet is adhered to the thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, the carrier board sheet is secured to the thermal insulating sheet using polyurethane glue. Suitably, the carrier board sheet is laminated to the thermal insulating sheet. Alternatively, the carrier board sheet may be indirectly secured to the thermal insulating sheet, for example the construction panel may comprise an intermediate sheet interposing the thermal insulating sheet and the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises a pre-formed thermal insulating sheet and a preformed carrier board sheet which are adhered to one another.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a first face which extends in a plane lying substantially parallel to the plane in which the first face of the insulating sheet extends. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a first face which faces in substantially the same direction as the direction in which the first face of the insulating sheet faces.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprise a second face opposed to said first face and which said second face extends in a plane lying substantially parallel to the plane in which the first face of the carrier board sheet extends. Suitably, said second face of the carrier board sheet is secured to said first face of the thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, said second face of the carrier board sheet is directly secured to said first face of the thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, said second face of the carrier board sheet is laminated to said first face of the thermal insulating sheet. Alternatively, said second face of the carrier board sheet may be indirectly secured to said first face of the thermal insulating sheet, for example via an intermediate sheet.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprise a second face opposed to said first face and which said second face is adapted, in use, to face a building wall clad by said construction panel. Suitably, said second face of the thermal insulating sheet extends in a plane lying substantially parallel to the plane in which the first face of the thermal insulating sheet extends. Suitably, said second face of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to abut a building wall in use.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises a step from the first face of the thermal insulating sheet to the first face of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet has an edge having a surface which extends at between 80 and 100 degrees to the first face of the thermal insulating sheet.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet has an edge having a surface which extends at between 260 and 280 degrees to a first face of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet has an edge having a surface which extends at substantially 90 degrees to the first face of the thermal insulating sheet and which extends at substantially 270 degrees to a first face of the carrier board sheet. A step may thus be formed between the first face of the thermal insulating sheet and the first face of the carrier board sheet. There may thus be a step change in the thickness of the construction panel at the boundary between the first region and second region of the thermal insulating sheet.
Suitably, the first face of the carrier board sheet has substantially the same surface area as the opposed second face of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the first face of the carrier board sheet has substantially the same width as the opposed second face of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the first face of the carrier board sheet has substantially the same length as the opposed second face of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a sheet material which is rigid. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a sheet material which is dimensionally stable. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a sheet material which is water resistant. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a sheet material which is weather resistant. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a sheet material which is suitable for use in an exposed location. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a sheet material which can be exposed to damp conditions prior to use without any significant detriment.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises a thermal insulating material which may be selected from: polystyrene or derivatives thereof; polyurethane or derivatives thereof; polyisocyanurate or derivatives thereof; mineral wool; cork; and aerogel. The thermal insulating material may comprise expanded polystyrene (EPS). The thermal insulating material may comprise extruded polystyrene (XPS). The thermal insulating material may comprise phenolic polyurethane (PUR). The thermal insulating material may comprise polyisocyanurate (PIR). The thermal insulating material may comprise mineral wool. The thermal insulating material may comprise aerogel. The thermal insulating material may comprise cork. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet comprises EPS.
The thermal insulating sheet may consist of a thermal insulating material which may be selected from: polystyrene or derivatives thereof; polyurethane or derivatives thereof; polyisocyanurate or derivatives thereof; mineral wool cork; and aerogel. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet consists of EPS.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has an insulating K value of less than 0.035 W/mK. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has an insulating K value of 0.032 W/mK.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of at least 10mm. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of at least 20mm, for example at least 30mm. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of at least 40mm, for example at least 50mm.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of no more than 300mm, for example no more than 200mm. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of no more than 150mm, for example no more than 100mm. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of no more than 90mm, for example no more than 80mm. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet has a thickness of between 50mm and 70mm, for example 60mm.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a sheet material which is rigid. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a sheet material which is dimensionally stable. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a sheet material which is water resistant. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a sheet material which is weather resistant. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a sheet material which is suitable for use in an exposed location. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a sheet material which can be exposed to damp conditions prior to use without any significant detriment.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a fibre board. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose material. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose fibre board. Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose fibre cement board.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet consists of a fibre board. Suitably, the carrier board sheet consists of a cellulose fibre cement material.
Suitably the carrier board sheet comprises a render carrier board.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet has a thickness of 12mm or less. Suitably, the carrier board sheet has a thickness of 10mm or less. Suitably, the carrier board sheet has a thickness of less 9mm or less, for example of: 8mm or less; 7mm or less; 6mm or less; 5mm or less; 4mm or less; or 3mm or less.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet has a thickness of at least 1 mm, suitably of at least 2mm.
Suitably the carrier board sheet has a thickness of 5.0mm or less, for example from 3.0mm to 5.0mm.
Surprisingly, it has been found by the present inventor that the provision of a picture frame border of thermal insulating sheet material around the periphery of the carrier board sheet may allow for the use of a thin carrier board sheet, for example having a thickness of 5mm or less, which may provide for a construction panel which is lighter and easier to handle than known construction panels.
Surprisingly, it has been found by the present inventor that the provision of a picture frame border of thermal insulating sheet material around the periphery of the carrier board sheet may allow for the application of a coating layer between carrier board sheets of adjacent panels to provide a continuous, substantially flat and smooth surface for receiving a finish coating.
Surprisingly, it has been found by the present inventor that the provision of a picture frame border of thermal insulating sheet material around the periphery of the carrier board sheet may allow for a thermal insulating construction panel to be secured to a building wall by mechanical fixings located only at the picture frame border which may allow for convenient concealment of the mechanical fixings by application of a coating layer over the picture frame border.
Suitably, the construction panel has a length of from 1.0 metres to 3.5 metres. Suitably, the construction panel has a length of from 1.5 metres to 3.0 metres. Suitably, the construction panel has a length of from 2.0 metres to 3.0 metres. Suitably, the construction panel has a length of from 2.2 metres to 2.6 metres, for example of 2.4 metres.
Suitably, the construction panel has a width of from 0.5 metres to 2.0 metres. Suitably, the construction panel has a width of from 0.8 metres to 1.6 metres. Suitably, the construction panel has a width of from 1.0 metres to 1.4 metres, for example of 1.2 metres.
The construction panel may comprise mesh applied to a second region of a first face of the thermal insulating sheet. The construction panel may comprise mesh applied to a second region of a first face of the thermal insulating sheet and adapted to extend beyond on edge of the construction panel such that it may overlay a second region of a first face of an adjacent panel in use.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises no tissue facing.
Suitably, the construction panel has an edge comprising engagement means adapted, in use, to engage with engagement means of an edge of an adjacent like construction panel. Suitably, the construction panel comprises a plurality of edges having such engagement means. Suitably, the construction panel comprises four edges, each having such engagement means.
Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel has an edge comprising engagement means adapted, in use, to engage with engagement means of an edge of a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent like construction panel. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel comprises a plurality of edges having such engagement means. Suitably, the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel comprises four edges, each having such engagement means.
The construction panel may be adapted to interlock with an adjacent construction panel in use. The thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel may be adapted to interlock with a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent construction panel in use.
The construction panel may have an edge comprising a male or female part adapted to cooperate with a corresponding male or female part of an edge of an adjacent construction panel in use. The construction panel may have an edge adapted to form a dovetail joint with an edge of an adjacent construction panel in use. The construction panel may have an edge which is rebated and adapted to cooperate with an edge of an adjacent construction panel in use.
The thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel may have an edge comprising a male or female part adapted to cooperate with a corresponding male or female part of an edge of a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent construction panel in use. The thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel may have an edge adapted to form a dovetail joint with an edge of a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent construction panel in use. The thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel may have an edge which is rebated and adapted to cooperate with an edge of a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent construction panel in use.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises a pre-fabricated construction panel.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises a construction panel factory manufactured to have a thermal insulating sheet with said first and second regions.
The construction panel may be adapted to facilitate variation of the size of the panel and/or the size of said first and second regions post manufacture.
The construction panel may comprise means to facilitate separation of part of the carrier board sheet from the thermal insulating sheet. The construction panel may comprise means to facilitate separation of part of the carrier board sheet from the thermal insulating sheet in order to facilitate a variation of the size of the second region of the thermal insulating sheet following cutting of the construction panel which may have resulted in a reduction in size or loss of a second region of the thermal insulating sheet.
The carrier board sheet may comprise manufactured weaknesses to allow separation of part of the carrier board sheet from the thermal insulating sheet. The carrier board sheet may comprise one or more score lines. The carrier board sheet may comprise a plurality of score lines.
The construction panel may comprise any feature as described in relation to the second and/or third aspect.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a construction panel adapted to clad an external face of a building wall, wherein the construction panel comprises: (i) a thermal insulating sheet; (ii) a carrier board sheet; and wherein said sheets are secured relative to one another such that the thermal insulating sheet has a first side having a first region which is covered by said carrier board sheet and optionally a second region which is not covered by said carrier board sheet and wherein the carrier board sheet comprises means to facilitate removal of part of said carrier board sheet from said first region of said thermal insulating sheet in order to extend or create a second region of said thermal insulating sheet which is not covered by said carrier board sheet.
Suitably, said means to facilitate removal of part of the carrier board sheet from the first region of the thermal insulating sheet comprises weak points in the carrier board sheet. Suitably, said means to facilitate removal of part of the carrier board sheet from the first region of the thermal insulating sheet comprises one or more score lines in the carrier board sheet. Suitably, said score lines are such that, in use, they are masked when a finish coat is applied to the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted such that, in use, it can be cut to size as required for a given application and part of the carrier board sheet then removed from the thermal insulating sheet to form an edge region of the thermal insulating sheet which is not covered by the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted such that it can be cut to size as required for a given application and part of the carrier board sheet then removed from the thermal insulating sheet to form a construction panel comprising a thermal insulating sheet which has a first side having a first region which is covered by the carrier board sheet and a second region which is not covered by the carrier board sheet and which second region borders one or more sides of said first region.
Suitably, the construction panel is adapted such that it can be cut to size as required for a given application and part of the carrier board sheet then removed from the thermal insulating sheet to form a construction panel having a said second region of thermal insulating sheet which borders all sides of a said first region.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises one or more features as described in relation to the construction panel of the first aspect. Suitably, the construction panel comprises a construction panel according to the first aspect.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a construction panel adapted to clad an external face of a building wall, wherein the construction panel comprises: (i) a thermal insulating sheet; (ii) a carrier board sheet; and wherein the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose material.
Suitably, the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose fibre board.
Suitably, the construction panel comprises one or more features as described in relation to the construction panel of the first and/or second aspect. Suitably, the construction panel comprises a construction panel according to the first and/or second aspect.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of cladding a wall of a building wherein the method comprises attaching one or more construction panels according to the first and/or second and/or third aspect to a building wall.
Suitably, the method comprises attaching two or more construction panels to a building wall. Suitably, the method comprises attaching a plurality of construction panels to a building wall.
Suitably, the method comprises attaching two or more construction panels according to the first aspect to a building wall. Suitably, the method comprises attaching two or more construction panels according to the second aspect to a building wall. Suitably, the method comprises attaching two or more construction panels according to the third aspect to a building wall.
Suitably, the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a building using adhesive. Suitably, the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a building using mechanical fixings. Suitably, the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a building using adhesive and mechanical fixings.
Suitably, the method comprises attaching a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel to a building using mechanical fixings. Suitably, the method comprises locating mechanical fixings adjacent edges of the construction panel. Suitably, the method comprises locating mechanical fixings adjacent edges of a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel.
Suitably, the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a wall using masonry anchors. Suitably, the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a wall using masonry expansion anchors, for example EJOT fixings.
Suitably, the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a wall without countersinking fixings into the constriction panel.
Suitably, the method comprises locating first and second construction panels such that a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of said first construction panel lies adjacent a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of said second construction panel. Suitably, the method comprises locating one or more mechanical fixings to lie between a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a first construction panel and a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a second construction panel and securing said mechanical fixing(s) to a wall such that both panels are attached to said wall.
Suitably, the method comprises laying a mesh, suitably a mesh tape, over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel. Suitably, the method comprises laying a mesh, suitably a mesh tape, over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel once said panel is attached to a wall. Suitably, the method comprises laying a mesh, suitably a mesh tape, over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel and over one or more mechanical fixings.
Suitably, the method comprises laying a mesh, suitably a mesh tape, to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels. Suitably, the method comprises laying a mesh, suitably a mesh tape, to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels and one or more mechanical fixings attaching said panels to a wall. The mesh may thus form a bridge between edges of adjacent construction panels.
Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler comprising polymer mortar. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet and over one or more mechanical fixings. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet and over a mesh. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler over a second region of a thermal insulating sheet and over a mechanical fixing and over a mesh. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler to cover the second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler to substantially the same thickness as that of the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels and to overlay one or more mechanical fixings securing said panels to a wall. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels and to overlay a mesh and to overlay one or more mechanical fixings securing said panels to a wall. Suitably, the method comprises applying a joint filler to form a bridge between carrier board sheets of adjacent construction panels.
Suitably, the method comprises laying a further mesh, suitably a mesh tape, over a joint filler. Suitably, the method comprises applying a further joint filler over said mesh tape.
Suitably the method comprises applying a finish coat over a carrier board sheet of a construction panel. Suitably the method comprises applying a finish coat over a joint filler. Suitably, the method comprises applying a finish coat over the carrier board sheet of adjacent construction panels and over a joint filler lying between said carrier board sheets. The method may thus comprise providing a finish coat providing a substantially seamless decorative finish to a clad building wall.
The finish coat may comprise a decorative and/or weather resistant coat. The finish coat may for example comprise acrylic slips, clay slips or natural stone. Alternatively, the finish coat may comprise a render or alternative decorative and/or weather resistant finish.
The method may comprise applying a primer prior to the finish coat. The primer may be applied over the joint filler and may be applied over the carrier board sheet.
Suitably, the method comprises the steps of: (i) positioning first and second construction panels against an outer face of a building wall such that a second region of the thermal insulating sheet of the first panel lies adjacent to a second region of the thermal insulating sheet of the second panel; (ii) attaching said panels to a wall; (iii) applying a mesh to overlay the adjacent edges of said panels; and (iv) applying a joint filler over the mesh.
Suitably, subsequent to step (iv) the method comprises a step (vii) of applying a finish coat, or of applying a primer and then finish coat, over said coating layer and over carrier board sheets of the construction panels.
Step (vii) may be performed as the next step subsequent to step (iv). Alternatively, subsequent to step (iv) and prior to step (vii), the method may comprise the steps of: (v) applying a further mesh over the joint filler; and (vi) applying a further joint filler over the further mesh.
The method may comprise cutting a construction panel. The method may comprise cutting a construction panel prior to attachment to a building. The method may comprise the step of cutting a construction panel having a thermal insulating sheet having a second region which is not covered by a carrier board sheet in such a way that the second region or part thereof is removed and the method may comprise the further step of forming a new second region or part thereof by detaching a part of the carrier board sheet from the thermal insulating sheet.
The method may comprise cutting part of the carrier board sheet away from the thermal insulating sheet to form a new second region or part thereof by uncovering the carrier board sheet.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention there is provided a clad building comprising one or more construction panels according to the first and/or second and/or third aspect and/or clad according to the method of the fourth aspect.
Suitably, the building comprises a finish coat formed over construction panels wherein the construction panels are attached to a building wall such that carrier board sheets thereof are spaced from one another. Suitably, the building comprises a finish coat formed over construction panels wherein the construction panels are attached to a building wall such that thermal insulating sheets thereof lie adjacent one another. Suitably, the building comprises a finish coat formed over construction panels having joint filler bridging gaps between carrier board sheets. Suitably, the building comprises a finish coat which provides a substantially seemless finish to a clad wall.
Suitably, the building is clad with a plurality of panels according to the first aspect. Suitably, the building is clad with a plurality of panels according to the second aspect. Suitably, the building is clad with a plurality of panels according to the third aspect. Suitably, the building is clad according to the method of the fourth aspect.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The invention will be illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is an elevation of a construction panel according to the invention;
Figure 2 is a section on A-A of Figure 1 and also showing the panel against a wall;
Figure 3 is a section on B-B of Figure 1 and also showing the panel fixed to a wall;
Figure 4 is an enlarged cross section of an alternative embodiment of a construction panel according to the invention;
Figure 5 is an elevation showing two panels according to the embodiment of Figure 1 attached to a building wall;
Figure 6 is a section on A-A of Figure 5 with the fixing omitted to show the panel join more clearly;
Figure 7 is a section on B-B of Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a plan view of a first step of cladding a building with a construction panel of the embodiment of Figure 4;
Figure 9 is a plan view of a second step of cladding a building with a construction panel of the embodiment of Figure 4;
Figure 10 is a plan view of a third step of cladding a building with a construction panel of the embodiment of Figure 4;
Figure 11 is plan view of a fourth step of cladding a building with a construction panel of the embodiment of Figure 4;
Figure 12 is a plan view of a fifth step of cladding a building with a construction panel of the embodiment of Figure 4; and
Figures 13a to 13c show alternative embodiments of engagement sections of thermal insulating sheets of a construction panel according to the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
As illustrated by Figure 1, a construction panel 100 comprises a thermal insulating sheet 200 which comprises EPS and a carrier board sheet 300 which comprises a cellulose fibre board. The thermal insulating sheet 200 has a first face 210 having a first region 211 which is covered by the carrier board sheet 300 and a second region 212 which is not covered by the carrier board sheet 300. The carrier board sheet 300 and thermal insulating sheet 200 are secured to one another by polyurethane adhesive.
The first region 211 is rectangular and the second region 212 borders all four sides of the first region. The second region 212 of the first face 210 of the thermal insulating sheet 200 thus forms a picture frame border around the carrier board sheet 300.
The second region 212 of the first face 210 of the thermal insulating sheet 200 is adapted to be engaged by a mechanical fixing and to receive a mesh and joint filler to allow it to be securely attached to a building wall in use and to allow a join with an adjacent panel to be formed in use.
The carrier board sheet 300 has a first face 310 which is adapted to face away from a clad building wall in use and which is adapted to receive a finish coat and/or primer in use.
The thermal insulating sheet 200 is 50mm thick. The second region 212 of the first face 210 of the thermal insulating sheet 200 forms a border that is 50mm wide around the first region 211.
The carrier board sheet 300 is 3mm thick. The carrier board sheet 300 is 1085mm wide and 2285mm long.
As best illustrated by Figures 2 and 3 the thermal insulating sheet 200 of the construction panel 100 comprises engagement means 230 in the form of male 231 and female 232 parts on opposed edges of the construction panel 100 adapted to engage corresponding engagement means of like panels in use.
Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of part of a construction panel 1100. In this case the construction panel 1100 does not comprise engagement means and instead has straight edges.
The construction panel 1100 comprises a thermal insulating sheet 1200 to which a carrier board sheet 1300 is secured with adhesive. The thermal insulating sheet 1200 has a first face 1210 having a first region 1211 which is covered by the carrier board sheet 1300 and a second region 1212 which is not covered by the carrier board sheet 1300.
The first region 1211 is rectangular and the second region 1212 borders all four sides of the first region (only one edge shown by Figure 4). The second region 1212 is adapted to be engaged by a mechanical fixing and to receive a mesh and joint filler to allow it to be securely attached to a building wall in use and to allow a join with an adjacent panel to be formed in use. The carrier board sheet 1300 has a first face 1310 which is adapted to face away from a clad building wall in use and which is adapted to receive a finish coat and/or primer in use.
As can be readily seen from the enlarged view provided by Figure 4, there is a step from the first face 1210 of the thermal insulating sheet 1200 to the first face 1310 of the carrier board sheet 1300 and the second region 1212 of the thermal insulating sheet which is forms a border to the first region 1211 lies at the edge of the construction panel 1100.
Figures 5 to 7 illustrate a wall clad with two construction panels 100a and 100b which are as illustrated by the panel 100 of Figures 1 to 3. The panels 100a, 100b are attached to a wall 10 using adhesive mortar dabs (not shown) and mechanical fixings 30 which are masonry anchors. The mechanical fixings 30 are located at the second region 212 of the thermal insulating sheet 200. Figure 5 shown the panels 100a, 100b, after mechanical fixings 30 are applied but prior to the application of a joint filler, mesh or finish coat. Figures 6 and 7 show the panels prior to application of a mesh, joint filler and finish coat.
The method of cladding a building wall may be more readily understood with reference to Figures 8 to 12 which illustrate the cladding steps with two construction panels 1100a, 1100b which are as illustrated by the panel 1100 of Figure 4.
As illustrated by Figure 8, two panels 1100a, 1100b are located adjacent a wall such that parts of second regions 1212 of the first faces 1210 of the thermal insulating sheets 1200 of the panels lie adjacent to one another. The panels 1100a, 1100b are attached to a wall 10 by adhesive 20. The thermal insulating sheet 1200 of each panel 1100a, 1100b lies on the side toward the wall and the carrier board sheet 1300 of each panel 1100a, 1100b faces away from the wall 10.
As illustrated by Figure 9, mechanical fixings 30 which are masonry anchors are installed at the joint between the panels 1100a, 1100b. The mechanical fixings 30 are located to engage the second regions 1212 of the first faces 1210 of the thermal insulating sheets 1200 of the panels 1100a, 1100b. As the mechanical fixings are installed at the second regions 1212 the heads 31 of the mechanical fixings 30 are located closer to the wall 10 than the first face 1310 of the carrier board sheets of the panels 1100a, 1100b and are thus recessed below the intended finished surface of the clad wall.
As illustrated by Figure 10, a mesh 40 is laid over the mechanical fixings 30 and second regions 1212 of the panels 1100a, 1100b between edges of the carrier board sheets 1300 of the panels 1100a, 1100b. A joint filler 50 which is a polymer mortar is then used to fill the space over the second regions to the level of the first face 1310 of the carrier board sheets of the panels 1100a, 1100b.
As illustrated by Figure 11, a further mesh joint reinforcement 60 is positioned over the joint between the panels 1100a, 1100b such that it overlap edges of the carrier board sheets 1300 of the panels 1100a, 1100b. Further joint filler 70 is then applied over the joint and feathered out to give a substantially smooth join.
As illustrated by Figure 12, a finish coat 80 is then applied the first face 1310 of the carrier board sheets 1300 of the panels 1100a, 1100b and over the joint filler 70. This produces a substantially seemless clad finish to a building wall.
In some cases it can be necessary to cut a construction panel 1000 to fit. Such cutting can result in a reduction to or loss of the second region 1212 of the first face 1210 of the thermal insulating sheet 1200. In such a case the second region 1212 can be reformed by cutting a part of the carrier board sheet 1300 away from the thermal insulating sheet 1200 to uncover a further part of the first face 1210 of the thermal insulating sheet.
In an alternative embodiment (not shown) the carrier board sheet of a construction panel is provided with means to facilitate the detachment of part of the carrier board sheet from the thermal insulating sheet when it is necessary to uncover part of the first surface of the thermal insulting sheet to form or reform a second region following cutting of the construction panel. Said means comprises score lines in the carrier board sheet.
As shown by Figures 8 to 12 the panels 1100a, 1100b have thermal insulating sheets 1200 which have straight edges which are butted up against one another to clad a building wall 10. Figure 13a to 13c illustrates three alternative embodiments of thermal insulating sheets 2200 which have engagement means 2230 to engage adjacent sheets in use.
In each embodiment an edge of the thermal insulating sheet 2200 has a shaped form providing engagement means 2230 and the opposed edge has a corresponding shaped form providing engagement means such that when positioned next to a like panel the edge of one panel can cooperate with the edge of the other. Figures 13a to 13c each show part of two panels with only one edge of each shown. Figure 13a shows engagement means comprising edges adapted to simply overlap, Figure 13b shows engagement means comprising male and female edges and Figure 13c shows engagement means comprising edges adapted to form a dovetail join.
It will be appreciated that preferred embodiments of the present invention may allow for the convenient and time efficient cladding of building walls.
Attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
Claims (30)
1. A construction panel adapted to clad an external face of a building wall, wherein the construction panel comprises: (i) a thermal insulating sheet; (ii) a carrier board sheet; and wherein said sheets are secured relative to one another such that the thermal insulating sheet has a first face having a first region which is covered by said carrier board sheet and a second region which is not covered by said carrier board sheet and wherein said second region borders one or more sides of said first region.
2. A construction panel according to claim 1, wherein the carrier board is adapted to receive a primer and/or finish coat in use.
3. A construction panel according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to be attached to a building wall in use.
4. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet is adapted to receive a joint filler in use.
5. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet borders a plurality of sides of the first region.
6. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet borders all sides of the first region.
7. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms a picture frame border around the first region and thus around the carrier board sheet.
8. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms a plurality of edges of the construction panel.
9. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the second region of the thermal insulating sheet forms all edges of the construction panel.
10. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the carrier board sheet and thermal insulating sheet are secured relative to one another such that the thermal insulating sheet is partially overlaid by the carrier board sheet such that said thermal insulating sheet forms a continuous border around the edge of the carrier board sheet.
11. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the thermal insulating sheet comprises a thermal insulating material which may be selected from: polystyrene or derivatives thereof; polyurethane or derivatives thereof; polyisocyanurate or derivatives thereof; mineral wool; cork; and aerogel.
12. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the thermal insulating sheet comprises expanded polystyrene (EPS).
13. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose material.
14. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose fibre cement board.
15. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel has an edge comprising engagement means adapted, in use, to engage with engagement means of an edge of a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent like construction panel.
16. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the thermal insulating sheet of the construction panel is adapted to interlock with a thermal insulating sheet of an adjacent construction panel in use.
17. A construction panel according to any preceding claim, wherein the construction panel comprises means to facilitate separation of part of the carrier board sheet from the thermal insulating sheet.
18. A construction panel adapted to clad an external face of a building wall, wherein the construction panel comprises: (i) a thermal insulating sheet; (ii) a carrier board sheet; and wherein said sheets are secured relative to one another such that the thermal insulating sheet has a first side having a first region which is covered by said carrier board sheet and optionally a second region which is not covered by said carrier board sheet and wherein the carrier board sheet comprises means to facilitate removal of part of said carrier board sheet from said first region of said thermal insulating sheet in order to extend or create a second region of said thermal insulating sheet which is not covered by said carrier board sheet.
19. A construction panel adapted to clad an external face of a building wall, wherein the construction panel comprises: (i) a thermal insulating sheet; (ii) a carrier board sheet; and wherein the carrier board sheet comprises a cellulose material.
20. A method of cladding a wall of a building wherein the method comprises attaching one or more construction panels according to any preceding claim.
21. A method according to claim 20, wherein the method comprises attaching a second region of a thermal insulating sheet of a construction panel to a building using mechanical fixings.
22. A method according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the method comprises attaching a construction panel to a wall without countersinking fixings into the constriction panel.
23. A method according to any of claims 20 to 22, wherein the method comprises laying a mesh to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels and one or more mechanical fixings attaching said panels to a wall.
24. A method according to any of claims 20 to 23, wherein the method comprises applying a joint filler to overlay second regions of thermal insulating sheets of adjacent first and second construction panels and to overlay one or more mechanical fixings securing said panels to a wall.
25. A method according to any of claims 20 to 24, wherein the method comprises applying a finish coat over the carrier board sheet of adjacent construction panels and over a joint filler lying between said carrier board sheets.
26. A method according to any of claims 20 to 25, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (i) positioning first and second construction panels against an outer face of a building wall such that a second region of the thermal insulating sheet of the first panel lies adjacent to a second region of the thermal insulating sheet of the second panel; (ii) attaching said panels to a wall; (iii) applying a mesh to overlay the adjacent edges of said panels; and (iv) applying a joint filler over the mesh.
27. A clad building comprising one or more construction panels according to any of claims 1 to 19 and/or clad according to the method of any of claims 20 to 26.
28. A construction panel substantially as herein described with reference to any of the accompanying drawings.
29. A method of cladding a wall substantially as herein described with reference to any of the accompanying drawings.
30. A clad building substantially as herein described.
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