Residential Housing System for Modular Construction

Abstract

Abstract Construction of a house by construction of slab on ground, excavations for footings, pouring footings, waterproofing,, sealant & caulks to seal joints, drainage, timber framing, roof truss construction, metal roofing etc.

Claims

2025200379  31 Jan 2025Claimant for Housing mechanismThe Integrated Housing system for Modular Construction mechanism comprising:a) Slab on ground foundation comprising of i) level & compacted ground, ii) layer of compacted gravel, iii) crushed stone and / or sand. Designed for cost effective support, stability and load distribution whilst providing moist protection, optimised for energy efficiency.b) Trench excavation for footings: wherein the base of the trench is levelled and compacted to provide a stable surface for the footing, this comprises of I) steel bars & mesh, ii) compacted gravel for drainage and stability, iii) water proof membranes, IV) concrete.c) In-Situ Concrete Pouring wherein i) rebar is placed to provide tensile strength in a grid pattern, ii) supported by spacers to provide stability, iii) temporary formwork installations to define the shape and dimensions of the foundation, IV) Cement, sand, gravel and water concrete mix.d) Waterproofing & Drainage: Sheet and / or liquid drainage for bathroom & wet areas, basement & below ground walls alongside balconies and roof decks comprising of I) Sheet or liquid membranes, ii) Drainage boards placed against foundation walls to protect water proofing membranes, iii) flashing installed at window sills, roof edges & wall intersections, IV) coatings & barriers in bathrooms and kitchens to prevent water seepage into adjacent spaces.e) Sealants and Caulks used to seal joints, cracks, openings in walls, floors or foundations. Comprising of i) silicone, ii) polyurethane, or other sealants to close gaps, and penetrations for windows, doors, and roof.f) Surface drains comprising of i) catch basins to redirect water to drainage, ii) gutters to collect and redirect rainwater, iii) culverts to divert water to the gutters.g) Wall drainage wherein i) a waterproof membrane applied to the wall, ii) weep holes which are small opening vents optimised to enable moisture that has accumulated within the wall cavity to escape which prevents water build up, placed at regular intervals whilst complimented by filter or mesh, followed by iii) Fibreglass Batts for insulation in walls and ceilings.2025200379  31 Jan 2025h) Platform Timber framing, consists of I) softwood and / or treated Timber, ii) concrete slab or footing holding up the structure, iii) still plates attached to the foundation forming the base of wall framing, IV) vertical wooden studs attached to horizontal top & bottom plates supporting floor joists, V) insulated sheathing attached to the exterior of the wall & floor framing.i) Roof rafters or trusses are the components that support the roof whilst forming the roof’s shape, ii) once the floor joists are in place then the flooring is laid (Plywood), iii) Fibre Cement Sheeting & Rigid sheets (e.g., plywood, OSB, or fibre cement) fastened to the frame.j) i) Metal Roofing using Timber Trusses as the commonly denominated strategy of construction followed by ii) insulation designed for thermal, moisture and sound iii) sarking beneath the roofing designed for weather proof purposes and upholding the roof’s structure.k) Window and door installations comprising of i) window frame, ii) door frame, iii) sash that contain the glazing, glass glazing for the window, IV) weather stripping to contain air or water leakage, V) flashing to contain waterL) PEX cross linked polyethylene plumbing system comprising of i) copper wiring, ii) 230V AC Sockets, iii) RCD’s.m) HVAC split system Air Conditioner consisting of 2 main units, wherein the indoor unit comprises of I) evaporator coil, ii) fan and air filters, iii) drainage system to remove condensate, IV) thermostat. With outdoor unit comprising of a i) Compressor, ii) condenser coil, iii) fan & refrigerant lines, IV) Electrical components such as circuits, relays and contractors.n) Plasterboard material, particularly 10mm thick sheets for walls and 13mm sheets for ceilings, Followed by paper tape reinforcements on the seams. Which is designed for fire resistance, sound proofing & anti moist buildup, components entail i) fibres, ii) foaming agents, iii) fire retardants, IV) water repellent agents, V) paper liner, VI) moisture or mould resistant coatings.o) Essential Lighting, Electrical & Plumbing Fixtures such as i) Install switches, ii) light fixtures, iii) sinks, IV) faucets, V) toilets and VI) showers. Designed to provide electricity, essential hygiene and finishing touches to the electrical grid.2025200379  31 Jan 2025Claim 1: The first claim comprises of the first novel integration of slab on ground foundation synthesised with trench excavation for footings and InSitu Concrete pouring with a rebar grid pattern.Claim 2: Water proofing and drainage consisting of a collective sub system constituting sheet & liquid drainage membranes, drainage board, flashing and coatings.Claim 3: Silicone and polyurethane sealants and Caulks covering penetrations, gaps and physical inconsistencies in the structure.Claim 4: Surface drains comprising of catch basin, gutters and culverts to handle the flow of water toward the gutter drainage system.Claim 5: Weep holes complimented by filter or mesh, complimented by fibreglass batts for insulation.Claim 6: Platform Timber framing comprising of softwood and treated Timber, concrete slab and footing, still plates attached to the foundation forming the base of wall framing,Claim 7: Vertical wooden studs attached to horizontal top & bottom plates supporting floor joists & insulated sheathing attached to the exterior of the wall & floor framing.Claim 8: Roof rafters & trusses followed by plywood flooring, Fibre Cement Sheeting & Rigid sheets fastened to the frame.Claim 9: Metal Roofing using Timber Trusses alongside insulation and parking for thermal, sound and moisture control.Claim 10: PEX cross linked polyethylene plumbing system comprising of copper wiring, 230V AC Sockets, RCD’s.Claim 11: HVAC split system Air Conditioner consisting of 2 main units, wherein the indoor unit comprises of evaporator coil, fan and air filters, drainage system, thermostat. With outdoor unit comprising of a compressor, condenser coil, fan & refrigerant lines.Claim 12: Plasterboard material, particularly 10mm thick sheets for walls and 13mm sheets for ceilings, Followed by paper tape reinforcements on the seams. Comprising of Fire retardant, foaming agents, fibres, water repellant agents, paper liner and moisture or mould resistant coatings.2025200379  31 Jan 2025Invention Novelty and DistinctionThe invention described herein meets the novelty requirements as stipulated under Section 7(1) of the Patents Act 1990. It represents an innovative advancement over existing technologies. Through the means of Macro scale design and complex combination of mechanisms which provides authenticity based on prior designs.The residential housing construction mechanism proposed consists of a collective combination of 15 separate Physical or Construction processes which make up the foundations of the patented Housing mechanism, the unique combination of the construction processes from previous industrial advancements comprises this new and optimised integration efficient construction method.Unlike prior mechanisms, this residential process incorporates a synthesis of (#) as demonstrated in the patent. Prior mechanisms discloses durability, integration and affordability, but fails to address the combination of all strengths, which is critical to achieving logistically viable alternatives for industrial efforts in the field of construction, renovations and reparations.The current construction mechanism uniquely incorporates 58 components alongside unique material processing and selection through extensive research. As demonstrated, the invention introduces novel features that are absent from prior art, prioritising durability, Logistical integration & affordability through the means of integrating Australian methods meeting the requirements for novelty under Australian patent law.Technical Features & Mechanical Processes:The slab on ground foundation makes for a level and compacted ground wherein stability is and load distribution is provided evenly whilst providing moist protection, the trench excavation for footings begins where the base of the trench is levelled and compacted to provide a stable surface for the footing. Steel bars and mesh are used alongside compacted gravel for drainage and stability.The compacted gravel in complimented by water proof membranes, In-Situ Concrete Pouring is used after rebar is placed to provide tensile strength in a grid pattern supported by spacers to provide stability. Temporary formwork installations are used to define the shape and dimensions of the foundation.Sheet and liquid drainage are used for bathroom, wet areas, basement, below ground walls, balconies and roof decks. Drainage boards are placed against foundation walls to protect water proofing membranes, coatings & barriers are placed in bathrooms and kitchens to prevent water seepage into adjacent spaces.Sealants and Caulks used to seal joints, cracks, openings in walls, floors or foundations. They also close gaps, and penetrations for windows, doors, and roof.2025200379  31 Jan 2025Surface drains use catch basins to redirect water to drainage, culverts to divert water to the gutters. Waterproof membranes are applied to the wall followed by weep holes which are small opening vents optimised to enable moisture that has accumulated within the wall cavity to escape which prevents water build up, placed at regular intervals whilst complimented by filter or mesh.Fibreglass Batts is used for insulation in walls and ceilings, still plates attached to the foundation forming the base of wall framing then softwood and / or treated Timber is applied as framing. Concrete slab or footing is designed for holding up the structure, vertical wooden studs attached to horizontal top & bottom plates is used for supporting floor joists.Roof rafters or trusses are the components that support the roof whilst forming the roof’s shape, once the floor joists are in place then the flooring is laid (Plywood). Metal Roofing using Timber Trusses as the commonly denominated strategy of construction to provide shelter towards external weather conditions.The insulation that is inserted is designed for thermal, moisture and sound management whereas sarking beneath the roofing is designed for weather proof purposes and upholding the roof’s structure. weather stripping and flashing is used to contain air and water leakage.PEX cross linked polyethylene plumbing system is used for reduced heat transfer, being chemical & chlorine resistant, being used for both heating and cooling and radiant heating systems. Meanwhile the RCD is used for disconnecting power when an imbalance it detected.The RCD also has the application of detecting leakage currents from damaged cables, wiring faults, insulation damage, improper grounding in electrical systems and can detect 30mA leakages. HVAC split system Air Conditioner has a 2 unit system where cool temperature from outside can be cooled using external unit and transferred to the internal units and vice versa.Plasterboard material, particularly 10mm thick sheets for walls and 13mm sheets for ceilings, Followed by paper tape reinforcements on the seams. Which is designed for fire resistance, sound proofing & anti moist buildup, while placing a greater emphasis on the fire repellant, water repellant and mould repellant.