Insulation configuration suitable for crawl space installation

a technology for insulation configuration and crawl space, applied in the field of building products, can solve the problems of increased installation cost, awkward process and time-consuming, and product not tailored for a double-width crawl space application

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-26
CERTAINTEED CORP
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"The patent describes a method for making an insulation assembly by bonding two insulation blanket portions together with a sheet of facing. The sheet of facing is folded to create a hinge that connects the two insulation blanket portions. The insulation assembly can be unfolded and installed between joists. The technical effect of this invention is a more efficient and easy-to-use insulation assembly that can be packaged for easy transport and installation."

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This process is awkward and time consuming, and increases installation costs.
This product was not, however, tailored for a double-width crawl space application.

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[0021] This description of the exemplary embodiments is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description, relative terms such as “lower,”“upper,”“horizontal,”“vertical,”, “above,”“below,”“up,”“down,”“top” and “bottom” as well as derivative thereof (e.g., “horizontally,”“downwardly,”“upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and do not require that the apparatus be constructed or operated in a particular orientation. Terms concerning attachments, coupling and the like, such as “connected” and “interconnected,” refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described oth...

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Abstract

A packaged insulation product comprises an insulation assembly having first and second insulation blanket portions and a folded sheet facing sandwiched between the insulation blanket portions. Each insulation blanket portion has a major face bonded to the sheet of facing. The folded sheet of facing forms a hinge that connects the first and second insulation blanket portions. A wrapper may be used to at least partially enclose the insulation assembly, to form a packaged insulation product.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to building products generally, and more specifically to insulation products. BACKGROUND [0002] Insulation products, such as fiber glass insulation, are widely accepted for commercial and residential buildings. The insulation products are made in a variety of configurations tailored to facilitate installation in specific locations. [0003] Insulation typically is made and sold in widths that correspond to the most common spacings between joists or studs, between which the insulation is to be installed. In residential construction, the most common stud spacings are about 41 cm (16″) and about 61 cm (24″). However, in some crawl space cavities, the joists are spaced about 122 cm (48″) apart. For reasons of manufacturing and transportation economics, insulation is not typically sold in a 48″ width. Instead, two batts or lanes of insulation, each 24″ wide, are installed side by side to fill the 48″ wide space. This means that th...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/00E04G21/00
CPCE04B1/767E04B9/045E04B9/001
InventorTOAS, MURRAY S.
OwnerCERTAINTEED CORP