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Thermal Barrier For Building Foundation Slab

a technology of insulation device and building foundation, which is applied in the direction of foundation engineering, heat-proofing, building components, etc., can solve the problems of higher heating cost and cold floors, and achieve the effect of reducing heat loss through the top or bottom perimeter and reducing heat loss

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-03
TB HLDG LLC
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The present invention provides a thermal barrier that reduces heat loss and improves energy efficiency in building construction. The thermal barrier includes a foundation insulating member, an interior insulating member, and an exterior insulating member, which create a continuous barrier between the slab and the ambient conditions. The thermal barrier has an R-value of at least 5 inches and a U-value of at most 0.20 inches, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency.

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Another reason is cost.
However, in colder climates, where the ground freezes in the winter, use of an non-insulated slab results in cold floors and higher heating costs as heat is lost from the home to the outside.

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[0024]The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations.

[0025]All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. In the present description, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1.

[0026]Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied th...

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Abstract

A thermal barrier for reducing heat transfer through the slab foundation of a building, said thermal barrier comprising: a substrate; a first attachment means disposed at the top of said substrate for attaching said thermal barrier to a building; an insulating sheathing attached to said substrate; a reflective layer disposed between said sheathing and said substrate; and a second attachment means for attaching said apparatus to a building, said second attachment means disposed adjacent to one side of said sheathing and against said substrate.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention is related to building construction. More particularly, this invention is an insulation device for slab foundations of residential and commercial buildings.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Most residential and smaller commercial buildings in the United States are built using standardized building practices. One reason for this consistency is a set of uniform building codes that apply across the country. Another reason is cost. The techniques used to build homes, for example, produce reliable structures quickly at relatively low cost. Homes in the United States are generally built using the following procedure: grading and site preparation, foundation construction, framing, window and door installation, roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, underlayment, trim, and interiors.[0003]One of the first steps in erecting a residential or commercial building is constructing a foundation. Houses, for example, are generally...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/80E02D31/00
CPCE04B1/80E02D31/00E02D27/02E04B1/72E04B2001/7679E04B2001/7691E04B2103/04
Inventor HICKS, TONY
Owner TB HLDG LLC
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