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Thermal Barrier for Building Foundation Slab

a technology for building foundations and insulation devices, applied in foundation engineering, heat-proofing, building components, etc., can solve the problems of insufficient cost, low cost, simple, fully effective thermal barrier, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing heat loss through the top or bottom perimeter and reducing heat loss

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-01-26
TB HLDG LLC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a slab insulation device that has high R- values and low U- values, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. The device includes an insulating member that is placed between the slab and the underlying foundation, with an interior insulating member in physical contact with the footer and an exterior insulating member that is in physical contact with the interior insulating member and the exterior of the building. This creates a continuous thermal barrier to prevent heat loss and improve the heating or cooling of the slab.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, the prior art does not provide an inexpensive, robust, simple, fully effective thermal barrier that can be attached to a slab foundation for residential or commercial buildings to prevent heat loss from the building through the slab.

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[0080]Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a cross sectional view of a slab insulation device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, slab insulation device 1000 generally comprises a substrate 100, a reflective layer 200, and sheathing layer 300.

[0081]Referring again to FIG. 3, substrate 100 is comprised of a durable, inexpensive, corrosion resistant material suitable for securely retaining the remaining elements of slab insulation device 1000. Preferably, substrate 100 is comprised of vinyl. However, those of skill in the art will appreciate that any durable, reasonably structural sound material such as wood, composite, or polymer will suffice. A flexible polyethylene foam gasketing strip attached the interior of the of the product as it attaches to the slab may also be included.

[0082]As further illustrated in FIG. 3, slab insulation device 1000 further comprises sheathing layer 300. Sheathing layer 300 preferably comprises an insulating material such as polyiso...

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[0115]Referring now to FIG. 8, there is shown a top view of an embodiment of a footer insulating member 6000 according to the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 8, footer insulating member 6000 comprises at least one long wall insulating section 6100. Footer insulating member 6000 may further comprise at least one corner insulating sections 6200.

[0116]Referring now to FIG. 9, there is shown a top view of wall section 6100 of footer insulation member 6000 according to the embodiment of the present invention that is shown in FIG. 8. As illustrated in FIG. 9, wall section 6100 of footer insulating member 6000 comprises a plurality of cut-outs / voids 6110 through which concrete can flow when a slab is poured over footer insulating member 6000 as described in more detail above.

[0117]Referring now to FIG. 10, there is shown a top view of a corner section 6200 of footer insulation member 6000 according to the embodiment of the present invention that is shown in FIG. 8. As illustrated...

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Abstract

A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building, said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building, said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 733,188 entitled Thermal Barrier for Building Foundation Slab, by Anthony Hicks.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Art[0003]This invention is related to building construction. More particularly, this invention is an insulation device for slab foundations of residential and commercial buildings.[0004]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...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E02D31/00E04B1/80E04B1/72E02D27/02
CPCE02D31/00E02D27/02E04B2103/04E04B1/72E04B2001/7679E04B1/80E04B2001/7691
Inventor HICKS, TONY
Owner TB HLDG LLC