WO2003018924A1 - Cladding member and/or a cladding system and/or a method of cladding - Google Patents
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- EPS expanded polystyrene
- ETFS exterior insulation and finish systems
- the known cladding systems also have another weakness in that a layer of plaster, which is usually coated onto the front face of the insulating material, is relatively thin. When an impact or force is exerted on this plaster, the plaster layer may crack allowing external moisture to penetrate into the insulating material. This is undesirable.
- the invention consists in a cladding member comprising a member of insulating material having front and rear faces and top, bottom faces and side faces, the front face having a plurality of substantially parallel channels formed therein.
- the channels extend between the top and bottom faces.
- the channels are provided to increase impact resistance of the front face when used in conjunction with an EIFS reinforced plaster-fim ⁇ hing system.
- the insulating material comprises expanded polystyrene.
- the channels are substantially 20mm to 50mm wide and substantially 5mm to 30mm in depth.
- the channels are formed by forming the front face of the member of insulating material to a shape that in transverse cross section is substantially sinusoidal.
- the cladding member further includes channels formed in the rear face, the channels extending between the top and bottom ends.
- the channels are substantially 20mm to 50mm wide and substantially 5mm to 30mm deep.
- the channels are formed by forming the rear face of the member of insulating material to a shape that in transverse cross section is substantially sinusoidal.
- the invention consists in a cladding system comprising a plurality of cladding members according to any one of the preceding paragraphs and a plurality of base blocks, the base blocks having a moisture receiving means to receive moisture from the channels of the cladding members, and discharge means to allow such moisture to be discharged from the receiving means.
- the base blocks have front, rear, top and bottom faces, the receiving means comprising a rebate at the intersection of the rear face and the top face of the base block.
- the rebate has higher and lower parts in use.
- the base of the rebate drains to the discharge means.
- the discharge means comprises a plurality of passageways from the rebate to the front face of the base block.
- the passageways extend from lower parts of the receiving rebate of the base block.
- the invention consists in a cladding method comprising attaching a plurality of cladding members according to any one of the preceding paragraphs to a structure with the channels in the front face of the cladding member facing away from the structure.
- a plurality of base blocks are provided below the cladding members so positioned that moisture can move from the channels in the cladding members to the moisture receiving means in the base block.
- the invention consists in a cladding system including a member of insulating material having front and rear faces and top and bottom ends, the rear face abutting a structure in use, the rear face having a plurality of substantially parallel channels formed therein, the channels extending between the top and. bottom ends, and a framework which is in connection with the member of insulating material and provides passageways through which the channels are in communication with the exterior of the cladding system.
- the framework comprises a horizontal platform- and a slanting floor.
- the framework also comprises a substantially vertical face at the outer face of the insulating material joining the horizontal platform and the slanting floor.
- a plurality of openings is provided in the horizontal platform.
- the openings are aligned with the channels respectively.
- an elongate cavity which runs along the length of the cladding system is provided within the framework.
- the elongate cavity is in communication with the channels through the openings.
- the elongate cavity is in communication with the outer face through apertures through the substantially vertical face of the elongate cavity and the exterior plaster system.
- the invention consists in a structure constructed according to any one of the preceding paragraphs.
- the invention consists in a sealing washer having front and rear faces the rear face having at least one rib running thereacross.
- Preferably more than one rib is provided, the ribs being substantially parallel.
- the washer has a central aperture comprising a key-hole aperture.
- the invention consists in flashing, the flashing being adapted to be associated in use with a cladding member according to any one of the preceding paragraphs and having drainage means for moisture.
- the drainage means comprises one or more apertures in the flashing.
- the drainage means comprises one or more channels formed in the flashing.
- the invention consists in a fixing element having a head and a shaft, one or more circumferential ribs being formed about the shaft.
- the shaft has one or more circumferential grooves therein.
- Figure 1 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of a cladding member, a cladding system and a cladding method according to a preferred form of the invention
- FIGS. 2a and 2b are diagrammatic plan views of a cladding members according to two preferred forms of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation of one form of fixing member usuable in the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation of an alternative fixing member
- Figure 5 is a cross-sectional plan view of a jamb flashing usable with the cladding member of the invention
- Figure 6a is a diagrammatic magnified cross-sectional view of the cladding system of the invention, showing the construction of one preferred base block,
- Figure 6b is a diagrammatic magnified cross-sectional view of the cladding system of the invention, showing an alternative embodiment of the base block.
- Figure 7 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional side elevation of the cladding member and cladding system of Figure 1,
- Figure 8 is a diagrammatic magnified cross-sectional side elevation of another embodiment of the cladding system of Figure 1, and
- Figure 9 is a diagrammatic plan view of another embodiment of the cladding member of Figure 1, Figure 10, 11 and 12 are front, rear and cross-sectioned views of a fixing washer useable in the invention,
- Figure 13 is a diagrammatic plan view of a sloping floor element forming part of Figure 8,
- Figure 14 shows a head flashing usable with the invention
- Figure 15 and 1 show a parapet junction flashing
- Figure 17 shows a sill flashing
- FIGS. 18 and 19 show brackets useable in conjunction with base blocks in the invention.
- a cladding member 1 is provided which is formed of an insulating material.
- the insulating material may be expanded polystyrene although other suitable materials could also be used.
- the cladding may be of any size, usually to meet local building custom or requirements.
- the block or sheet forrning cladding member 1 has a front face 2 which is desirably either substantially planar with shallow location grooves 46, or substantially contoured with vertical channels 74.
- Cladding member 1 has a rear face 3.
- the block of material also has an upper face, and a lower face 4 when in use.
- the blocks of material may be between 60mm to 200mm thick but this will vary depending on usage parameters.
- the thickness must be such as to retain structural integrity and thus depends to at least some extent on the size of channels 74 in the front face 2, and channels 6 in the rear face 3.
- the channels 74 and 6 can either be in or out of phase with each other and can vary in profile.
- a plurality of channels 6 extends on the rear face 3 preferably from the upper face to the lower face 4 although other variations are possible. However, channels 6 are expected to be most useful when vertical in use. The channels in effect create a series of negative pressure zones, permitting the egress of undesirable moisture infiltration. Whilst the channels may be any of a wide range of shapes and sizes a particularly suitable channel is a channel wherein the depth of the channels is between substantially 5mm and substantially 30mm and the width between 20mm and 50mm. This may vary depending on the usage parameters.
- any moisture travelling from the front face 2 towards the rear face 3, when nearing the rear face 3, is attracted to a suitable point.
- the moisture will tend to be attracted to the closest negative pressure zone which corresponds to the "troughs" in face 3.
- a substantially sinusoidal pattern of channels on the rear face provides a particularly suitable arrangement of channels.
- Such a construction also allows a relatively broad area 8 at the peaks or the crests to which adhesive can be applied if desired.
- the channel shape may desirably be other than sinusoidal.
- Masonry structures may be of this type.
- a base block 10 can also be provided which again may be formed of an insulating material such as expanded polystyrene. This permits easy on-site cutting.
- the blocks 10 can be mitre cut at the corners.
- the base block 10 has a front face 11 and rear face 12, an upper end 13 and a lower end 14.
- the base block 10 is in particular designed to be attached to a building so as to extend above and below a ground level 15.
- the thickness of the base blocks 10 may be similar to the thickness of members 1 or thicker as shown in Figure 1.
- the base block has a moisture receiving means and this preferably takes the form of a rebate 20 at the junction between the top end 13 and the rear face 12.
- Moisture discharge means are provided which preferably take the form of a plurality of passageways or vents 21 extending from the rebate 20 to the front face 11 of the block 10.
- the bottom surface 22 of the rebate 20 is preferably formed so as to have upper 23 and lower 22 points that also preferably slope downwardly toward the front face 11.
- the passageways 21 preferably extend from the lower points of the rebate.
- An insert- 25 with a drainage aperture through the centre may be provided on the face 11. This insert being of a compatible material may have a stem 26 and a surrounding flange 27 so as to maintain drainage and provide a satisfactory finish to the passageway 21.
- the stem 26 extends through the layer of plastics material and outwardly beyond flange 27 but preferably does not extend beyond the plaster outer surface.
- the insert may have 'barbs' to its outer surface to further prevent undesirable migration or . movement - 'Snap off sections for easy shortening for varied base block widths may be provided.
- a base block 10 may be positioned substantially as shown in Figure 1 and the plurality of cladding members 1 arranged in the required number of rows thereabove.
- the channels 6 of the cladding members 1 abut a supporting structure such as stud 30.
- a membrane such as a layer of building paper 31 will usually be provided between the stud 30 and the cladding member 1 .
- An equivalent type of building membrane could be used as an alternative.
- the membrane should extend at 32 below the cladding member 1.
- the invention can be used in conjunction with any building structure or cladding including but not limited to wooden, masonry, veneer, and steel frame constructions.
- the face of the base block 10 comprises a layer of pre-cast, aerated or lightweight concrete 86, abutting the bulk 88 of the block.
- the face 86 comprises fibrous cement or other stable and dense building materials or combination thereof for improved robustness.
- the layer of pre-cast concrete 86 (or other stable and dense building material) may be constructed and arranged such that it is flush with the front face 2 of the cladding member 1.
- a sealant such as silicone may be provided to the rebate 33 between the front faces 2 and 11 of the cladding member and base block 10 as desired to create a control joint.
- a moisture barrier can be supplied between the lower end of cladding member 1 and the upper end 13 of the base block 10 to prevent capillary migration of moisture from base block 10 up into cladding member 1.
- a waterproof membrane or other suitable sealant such as the coating sold by reference to the trade mark FLINTCOTETM.
- the sub-floor membrane required under a concrete slab can be lapped around under the footing 34, up the footings outer face between 34 and block 10 and terminate under the frame 30 to complete waterproof the foundation.
- the cladding members 1 may be further affixed by means of fixing members in the form of nails or screws at 40 and 41.
- the nail 40 is shown passing through a peak 8 of the channelled rear face 3 and the nail 41 is shown passing through a trough 6.
- location 41 through the trough
- shallow locating grooves 46, to outer face 2 run vertically from top to bottom with channels corresponding to the peaks on face 3. These grooves are not required where the front face 2 has vertical channels 74 in series with channels to the rear face.
- nails 47 or screws 48 of non-corrosive material are shown along with compatible washers 49 to prevent tearing of the EPS by spreading fixing loads over a wider area.
- These screws 48 and nails 47 have two to five continuous thickened ribs 50 around the said shaft 51, located (when fixed) in the cavity region 6 to substantially prevent moisture migration along shaft of screw/nail, through building membrane 31 to supporting structure 30.
- the ribs are preferably disk like and round (perpendicular to shaft), preferably substantially 5mm to 12mm in diameter with spaces of 2mm to 8mm between.
- the ribs formed integrally as part of the fixing or alternatively are formed as a secondary element (from any type of appropriate material, metal, plastic or otherwise having ribs), inserted over the shaft of the fixing element.
- the first rib to meet with the support structure 30 acts as a "seal" against building paper/membrane, substantially preventing moisture running down ⁇ building paper from entering the structure through the penetration in the paper made by the fixing element.
- a portion of the fixing element is connected to or within the structure.
- the fixing element may also be threaded to provide screws for fixing onto timber or steel framing. Masonry anchors or variations for masonry applications may also utilise this principle.
- a particularly useful washer 49 is shown in Figures 10 to 12.
- the washers 49 are formed from profiled or injection moulded sheet with ripples 52 on the outer face of the cladding.
- the washers are formed from an appropriate material (possibly plastic but other materials can be used).
- the washers are substantially 30mm to 60mm in diameter and are substantially planar on the outer face 53 with the central fixing aperture 54 countersunk to conceal the head of fixing within the outer washer surface in use.
- the outer face 53 may be textured to allow "keying" of plaster to the plastic washer.
- the inner face 55 of the washer 49 is profiled with ribs 56 to match the profile of the outer face of the cladding sheet. This substantially ensures optimal contact between the washers 49 and the cladding sheet, optimising holding of sheet to support structure without tearing or dramatically deforming the cladding sheets.
- the ribs 56 on the washer ensure the correct location of fixing elements and washers ensuring optimal performance.
- a "key-hole” aperture 57 may be provided adjacent the central fixing aperture 54, whereby a larger diameter aperture (marginally larger than the diameter of the fixing head or anti- moisture migration ribs or both) is connected to central fixing aperture 54 by a slot the width of the associated fixings shaft.
- This "key-hole” permits the insertion of the fixing element through the “key-hole” then allows the fixing shaft to be correctly located in the central fixing aperture 54.
- the slot of this "key-hole” is restricted so that the fixing "snaps" into the correct location within the central aperture 54 and is held in its correct location.
- the "keyhole” and connecting slot is located along/within the tMckening rib at the back of the washer so that the washer does not distort/divide along "key-hole” or fail when fixed.
- a washer can also be provided for flat sheets with location channels 46. Such a washer omits the profiled (contoured) back to match the sheet surface.
- the cladding is finished with a coating 43 substantially as for known EIFS systems.
- the coating 43 is applied in a manner so as not to block the aperture in the insert 25.
- base block 10 For snow locations an alternative base block 10 can be provided where the drainage holes drain vertically through block from rebate lower point 22 to bottom face 14 of block 10. This requires the base block to be set directly over a "drainage coil" to a depth preventing the freezing of the surrounding ground, and ground water, connected to a satisfactory storm water disposal system permitting the continuous evacuation of moisture. Base blocks with these vertical drainage holes can also be used where the ground level 15 is above the aperture level 25.
- the invention can be provided as an insulating form work or shuttering between the stone veneer and a water-proofed, support structure. This allows the back filling of grout behind the stonework on the outside face - allowing a self draining cavity to be maintained at the juncture of the back face 3 of the EPS block 1 and the support structure 30.
- the block 1 is installed by impaling the block 1 onto pre-installed masonry ties fixed to a support structure - whether timber, masonry or any other material. Drainage at the base 4 of block 1 is achieved by mstaliing a modified base block along length of a plurality of blocks 1 located above exterior finished ground level, then through weep holes between stone veneer blocks.
- the moisture discharge means is prefened to take the form of a plurality of weep holes or slots 70, which are located between the sunounding stones 72.
- the dimension of the slots 70 is, but not restricted to, 10mm wide and 50mm high.
- the passageway 21 in the base block for this application can be a substantially vertical slot rather than a hole.
- Jamb flashings may be an elongated member 60 formed, for example, from an EJES compatible material often a plastic material.
- An arm 61 sits against the adjacent face of block 1 and the window's jamb extrusion.
- a further arm 62 through which fixing to the structure can be achieved, is positioned between framing 63 and face 3 of block 1.
- a hooked or curved arm 64 is positioned in the space 65 behind the window's jamb extrusion 66.
- the plaster or other coating 43 laps over the arm 61 and up to window extrusion 66.
- a negative pressure profile 67' is formed continuously along the length of arm 62 to catch and evacuate moisture, allowing the flashing to be installed over building paper.
- cladding block 1 can be used as a base block draining to a drainage coil yet it would be recommended to install frame work 90 between adjacent sheets above ground level.
- a cladding block 1 is fixed to the support structure above with framework 90 being provided at the bottom edge 4 of the cladding block 1 and sits on the base block 10 or another cladding block 11.
- Framework 90 can be made in one or more than one piece of polymer material or plastic material by any moulding or extrusion process, or of metal by hot or cold forming and welding or die-casting. Other materials and methods of production can also be used.
- the framework 90 includes an elongate nodal joint 96 from which extends the stem of a T-shaped usually substantially horizontal platform 92 and a slanting floor member 94.
- the member 92 receives and holds the upper cladding member 1.
- the member 92 may be down turned at its end 93 to encourage moisture egress.
- the slanting floor member 94 together with front and rear face element 106 and 108 cap the top portion of the lower cladding sheet or base block 10. Openings 98 are provided at regular spacings between substantially 10mm to 50mm spacings in the platform 92. Alternatively the openings 98 could be one or more long continuous slots whereby the horizontal platform 92 is supported from the vertical face element 107. Through openings 98, the channels 6 are in communication with an elongate triangular negative pressure cavity 100 which runs along the length of the cladding system, permitting continuous evacuation of moisture. or water through a plurality of drainage apertures 102. Geometrically, the vertical cross section of the elongate cavity 100 is preferably triangular in shape but may be other shapes.
- the vertical cross section of the elongate cavity 100 may be other than triangular, for example trapezoidal. Gussets 104 or brackets or the like may be provided to strengthen the floor 94. In use, water or moisture will tend to collect in the channels 6, run through the openings 98 and down the slanting floor 94 to be discharged through drainage apertures 102.
- a front face element 107 is provided between the platform 92 and slanting floor 94 at the outer face of the insulating material for the purpose of supporting plaster. This manufactures a "monolithie" of the finished plaster.
- Apertures 109 may be provided spaced along floor 94 to allow escape of any water rising upwardly from the ground about the footing. Alternatively the apertures 109 are spaced between openings 98 so that moisture draining from apertures 98, does not drain directly into apertures 109 below, as shown in Figure 13.
- Cavities or channels 74 are provided intermittently along the front surface of the cladding member 1.
- the cavities or channels 74 extend between the top and bottom ends of the cladding member 1.
- the insulating material preferably comprises expanded polystyrene and are substantially 20mm to 50mm wide and substantially 5mm to 30mm in depth. It. should however be contemplated that the shape and dimension of the channels may vary to optimise the impact resistance of the plaster applied over the surface of the channels when used in conjunction with an EIFS reinforced plaster finishing system.
- the channels or cavities 74 when filled with plaster, act as a plurality of small longitudinal beams, effectively increasing the overall depth of the finishing plaster (typically between 10mm and 20mm, represented by A-A in Figure 7), and conespondingly increasing the cladding system's strength and impact resistance.
- the finishing plaster can be installed over the filled channels, reinforced and finished as per an existing EIFS system.
- a reinforcing mesh 80 is. provided within the plaster 76.
- channels 74 assure conect location of fixings as the relationship between the front channels 74 and rear channel 6 is known.
- the fixing when used in conjunction with complimentary washer, penetrates the rear face at the correct location through a rear face crest so as to eliminate total obstruction to any rear drainage channels from EPS "spoil" at this rear face, as a result of the fixing elements ribs displacing EPS material into rear channels.
- the ribs on the front face also allow quick and accurate alignment for on-site cutting.
- the sinusoidal shape of the channels or cavities 74 allow such forces to be transfened from the thinner parts of the plaster (at the channel crests 82) to the thicker and stronger parts (at the troughs 84) in the channels through arching principles. It is also anticipated that the impact forces more effectively transfer and dissipate into the cladding member 1, due to the interface area 2 between the plaster and the cladding member 1 being greatly increased from that of plaster on a substantially planar front face of a cladding member. It is believed that impact resistance may be increased by as much as 300% to 400% with plaster use increasingly by only about 80%.
- the ribs 74 also allow easier on-site levelling by sanding or "shaving" the EPS cladding members after installation and before plastering.
- the plaster will adhere more effectively to the cladding member 1 thus reducing the possibility of "spalling” or separation of the plaster from the cladding member 1.
- the head flashing 130 of Figure 14 can be formed in one or more pieces in plastic, metal or otherwise. It consists of a head flashing with a vertical section fixed to structure 30 with sloping floor 131 out over window extrusion and vertical drip edge 132 extending down past the joinery face.
- a second drip edge 133 is formed vertically parallel to first drip edge 132 with a gap substantially 5mm to 15mm between.
- the second drip edge 133 extends vertically upwards at 134 to support bottom edge of cladding block above during installation.
- the second vertical drip edge 133 extends downward to match the height of the first drip edge 132.
- the second drip edge 133 acts as permanent shuttering to which plaster 136 can be finished up to, leaving this first drip edge exposed below the plaster wrapped around head of finished window aperture.
- a further "L" shaped portion 137 of the flashing projects outward and upward from second drip edge 133 as capping for EPS cladding sheet above the window aperture.
- a gusset 135 has apertures to permit moisture from behind the cladding sheets to escape down between the two adjacent drip edges 133 and 134.
- a parapet junction flashing 140 is formed in one or more pieces in plastic metal or otherwise; Flashing 140 is installed over a sloping packing member 141 abutting an adjacent and perpendicular wall structure 142.
- the flashing 140 has a flat horizontal section 143 with two or more anti-moisture migration ribs 144 running on top of and across face 143, having a channel 146 at one end and then continuing vertical upward at 147 substantially perpendicular to the original flat horizontal face.
- the channel is formed to take any infiltrating moisture away from the adjacent wall structure that could normally enter the top of the parapets structure. This is installed over building paper and over the sloping packing, member 141 on top of the parapet.
- the sloping packer 141 is rebated at 149 to accommodate the flashing channel 146, before the vertical portion 147 laps up the adjacent structure, behind the building paper 148 or similar membrane.
- the flashing is installed to match with width of the frame plus both faces lined with the cladding sheets 1.
- the anti-moisture migration ribs 144 run with the fall of the flashing.
- a proprietary "cap flashing'' 145 is installed over the parapet flashing 140 and up to the edge of the parapet flashing channel below, leaving a 5mm to 15mm gap to the vertical face 147 of the parapet flashing 140.
- the cladding sheet 1 to the adjacent wall is installed over the proprietary parapet "cap flashing" and caulked at the joint of these two elements then plastered. Moisture penetrating this sealed joint may migrate toward the adjacent wall structure. When reaching the "cap flashing" 145 end it will drop into the flashing channel 146 and be discharged through the existing moisture egress channels. Alternatively, moisture may run along the underside of the "cap flashing” but will be stopped at the anti-moisture migration ribs 144 on the horizontal portion 143 of the flashing and evacuated outside under the proprietary "cap flashing".
- the sill flashing 150 is constructed in a manner similar to known sill flashing except it has vertical step-up 151 behind the joinery section to resist wind driven moisture. It also has a series of apertures 152 in its intermediate (sloping) section 153 permitting safe evacuation of any wind-driven moisture driven up vertical step-up, out through drainage channels in back of cladding sheets.
- Bracket 160 is a long L-shaped bracket and is hung off the bottom plate 30 of support structure. It acts as a screeding guide for compacted hard-fill under the base block 10. It also acts as an anchor/locator so the base block will not "slump" over time should the hard- fill settle.
- Bracket 161 is a J-shaped bracket with additional hook section 162 to hook over the top of. the base block 10.
- the bracket 161 conectly locates and secures the base block 10 during and after installation. Bracket 161 hangs down into the drainage rebate 20to ensure moisture from cladding sheet above drains into rebate.
- a cladding member, and/or a cladding system and/or a cladding method which has the advantage that any moisture migrating from the front face 2 towards the rear or entering the gap between the rear face and the supporting structure, for example, from leaking window frames or eaves will tend to collect in the substantially vertical channels and run down to either be discharged or collected in the receiving means of the base block and discharged to the front of the structure or as otherwise stated.
- the prefened form of the present invention also has the advantage that the robustness of the front face of the cladding member is increased thereby improving the impact resistance of the cladding system.
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