Structural insulated panel system including junctures

Abstract

A juncture system for structural insulated panels includes magnesium oxide moldings and / or components made of cementitious materials that are shaped to join structural insulated panels (SIPs) with inorganic faces. The various components employ “standard” shapes to make for a minimum of parts and made of materials for adequate strength. For example, connecting shapes are made of magnesium oxide reinforced with the fiberglass. Thickness of the shapes approximate the same thickness as the outside face used on the magnesium oxide SIP, thus simplifying construction.

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[0001]This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of a provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 057,236, filed May 30, 2008, entitled MAGNESIUM OXIDE SIP PANEL JUNCTURES, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]The present invention relates to building structures incorporating magnesium oxide structural insulated panels and junctures for same.[0003]Magnesium oxide and (non-wood) cementitious faced structural insulated panels (SIPs) are in demand in areas where termites and rot are common. However, the current approach to making these panels with plastic foam core is to use dimensional lumber (sometimes treated) for junctures, plates and blocking. A problem is that the use of wood in a product that is rot and termite resistant like magnesium oxide or fiber reinforced cement does not make sense and defeats the purpose, since wood is basically not a rot and termite resistant material that is going to last as long as magnesium oxide ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]In one form, connecting shapes are made of magnesium oxide reinforced with the fiberglass, with the material strength allowing a thickness of the shapes to approximately the same thickness as the outside face used on the magnesium oxide SIP. It is contemplated that other cementitious materials may be substituted for the magnesium oxide shapes, though it is noted that some of these shapes may have flanges that are much thinner than the outer sheet on the SIP panels, thus potentially complicating construction and assembly.

Problems solved by technology

It is contemplated that other cementitious materials may be substituted for the magnesium oxide shapes, though it is noted that some of these shapes may have flanges that are much thinner than the outer sheet on the SIP panels, thus potentially complicating construction and assembly.

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