Modular structure

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-14
HILL DON A
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[0009]In the present invention, the walls are load bearing and thus there is no need for wood framing. In addition to the advantages of cost saving and ease of construction, the elimination of a wood frame removes the possibility of mold and termites.
[0010]The modular system of the present invention comprises wall and roof structural insulated panels (SIP) and channels for receiving those panels. The panels may be from about 2 to 8 inches thick, preferably about 3 to 6 inches.
[0011]In a preferred embodiment, the panels are ins

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Framing a house is time consuming and often requires specialized equipment to, for example, lift heavy roof trusses.
A major cause of delay in home construction is co

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Construction of Modular House

[0071]Phase 1 involves the foundation & channel layout. The steps are as follows:[0072]Step 1: Foundation is constructed—concrete slab, basement, wood slab

[0073]Step 2: Exterior Perimeter and internal wall c-channels Bolted to foundation.

Phase 2 is the erection of the exterior walls according to the following steps.[0074]Step 1: First panel slides into c-channel into starting position. Starting position is in a corner.[0075]Step 2: Slide opposing corner piece, along the c-channel, to meet the first panel to create squared corner.[0076]Step 3: Screw ‘L’ bracket on interior of corner to each panel Step 4: Screw ‘L’ Bracket on exterior of each corner.[0077]Step 5: Apply adhesive to exposed panel side (tongue & grove).[0078]Step 6: Slide next exterior wall panel along the c-channel into position-tongue and grove—adhere to previous panel.[0079]Step 7: repeat step 5 & 6 till the first interior wall c-channel.[0080]Step 8: Insert interior wall panel into interi...

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Insulation of a Thermo Break

[0103]1. Base bottom channel running around the perimeter of the house. The base channel must be flashed. The flashing cavity is to be 1½″ deep and must be insulated to minimum R-19. Flash per detail drawings.[0104]2. Eave channel / sidewalls to Roof. This area must be flashed as well, leaving a cavity of at least 1½″ (one and one half inch) and insulated minimum R19.[0105]3. The exterior gable channel, this area also must be flashed using the same procedure and insulated to minimum of R-19.

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Abstract

A modular building system including methods and kits is provided. The system comprises C-channels anchored to a base. Structural insulated panels are slid into the channels to form walls. Adaptors are provided to provide channels at an angle for the insertion of roof panels. The building system provides for the rapis construction of a building without the need for framing or the use of roof trusses.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a modular construction system. In particular, the invention relates to modular homes comprising prefabricated elements that can be quickly assembled.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There is an increasing demand for affordable housing that can be constructed quickly. This is particularly true in some areas that have been hit by natural disasters. However, the need high quality homes at an affordable price extends to all areas. Most standard homes are made of brick, stone or wood on a wood frame. Framing a house is time consuming and often requires specialized equipment to, for example, lift heavy roof trusses. A major cause of delay in home construction is coordinating the work of various trades. Particularly in view of several recent natural disasters, there is an increasing demand for homes that can be constructed[0003]To try and overcome some of the costs and time involved in on-site construction, various attempts have been...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H1/00
CPCE04B1/6125E04B1/14
Inventor HILL, DON A.
Owner HILL DON A
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