Mold resistant exterior wall assembly

a technology for exterior walls and assemblies, applied in the direction of building components, building insulations, ceilings, etc., can solve the problems of affecting health, affecting the energy efficiency of building structures with steel studs, and affecting the health of building materials, and a significant number of mold, mildew and fungus problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10
SCHAUFFELE ROY F
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Too much mold, mildew, or fungus can affect health and damage or destroy building materials.
While mold, mildew, and fungus cannot get nutrients from inorganic material such as concrete, glass and metal, they can grow on the dirt present on these surfaces.
Building a structure with steel studs is generally less energy efficient than building with wood because metal transfers heat and cold much more readily than wood.
The present inventor found that a significant number of mold, mildew

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[0020] In FIG. 1, a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. More particularly, this preferred embodiment shows a mold resistant steel stud masonry veneer wall system 100. A foundation 102 is provided upon which the wall system 100 is assembled. The foundation 102 can consist of a crawlspace construction or slab-on-grade. A crawlspace foundation is a shallow and uninhabitable area between the soil and the first floor of the building. A crawlspace usually extends below the frost line or to a stable substrate. Crawlspaces are generally constructed with foundation walls and footings, however, piers may be used when the crawlspace is above grade. A slab-on-grade foundation is a concrete slab that is poured directly at ground level and acts as the first floor sub-surface. The slab is usually supported by continuous footing, piers or piles and grade beams.

[0021] Once the foundation 102 is in place, steel studs 106 are attached to the foundation 102....

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A mold resistant exterior wall assembly incorporating a steel stud frame with an interior gypsum wall product attached to the interior of the frame and a mold resistant exterior gypsum wall product attached to the exterior of the frame forming a cavity therebetween. The joints of the exterior gypsum wall product are taped and the entire surface of the exterior gypsum wall product is coated with a liquid applied elastomeric (greater than 25% elongation) air/water barrier and vapor retarder/barrier. Once the elastomeric liquid is applied and set, rigid foam plastic insulation is applied. Exterior veneer is applied a predetermined distance from the rigid foam plastic insulation.

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[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 563,226 filed Apr. 19, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] Applicant's invention relates to an exterior wall assembly for use in residential and commercial construction. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mold, mildew and fungus resistant insulated steel stud frame exterior wall assembly. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Nowadays, the public has become increasing aware of the indoor air quality dangers posed by mold, mildew and fungus. Too much mold, mildew, or fungus can affect health and damage or destroy building materials. Molds, mildew, and fungus are decomposers of dead organic material, such as leaves and wood. Since mold, mildew, and fungus decompose dead organic matter, they can also grow on paper facing on gypsum board (drywall) and other materials made from wood. Mold, mildew, and fungus can also digest some synthetic materials...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/00E04B1/66E04B2/00E04B2/56E04B2/58
CPCE04B1/66E04B2002/565E04B2/58
Inventor SCHAUFFELE, ROY F.
Owner SCHAUFFELE ROY F
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