Apparatus, system and methods for structural exerior wall panel building systems

Abstract

An exterior wall panel apparatus and system is disclosed which assists in the rapid construction of manufactured homes and commercial buildings, and which replaces traditional building materials with a full composite system and materials, to extend and increase the protective capabilities of traditional residential, industrial and commercial structures

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application No. 62 / 885,707, filed Aug. 12, 2019, entitled STRUCTURAL BUILDING SYSTEMS, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as though fully set forth herein.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to exterior wall building systems and more particularly the present disclosure relates to exterior wall panel apparatus, systems and methods, which aid in the rapid construction of manufactured homes and commercial buildings, and which replace traditional building materials, such as wood, brick, block, etc. with a full composite system and materials, such as a fiberglass base, to extend and increase the protective capabilities of traditional residential, industrial and commercial structures.BACKGROUND[0003]Manufactured housing, modular homes, and modular commercial buildings are forms of prefabricated building structures that are largely assembled in f...

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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure is about a new system for building exterior wall panels that can be used in manufactured homes and commercial buildings. These panels are made of a composite material, such as fiberglass, which makes the structure stronger and more resistant to environmental hazards than traditional structures made of wood or brick. The fiberglass composite also makes the panels lighter, which reduces the amount of time it takes to build a structure and makes them easier to transport. The panels are designed to have an unbreakable bond between the composite studs and the composite ballistic armor plate sheathing, which makes them stronger and better able to handle lateral stress on the structure. Overall, the present disclosure provides a faster, stronger, and more resilient building system.

Problems solved by technology

Older manufactured homes and commercial buildings came with the negative stereotype of cheap manufacturing practices and the tendency to rapidly depreciate in value.

Although manufactured homes are generally designed for permanent installation at a housing site, they suffer from many of the foundational problems associated with mobile homes.

Mobile homes supported by concrete blocks or jacks have always been highly vulnerable to damage or destruction by high winds even when tie-downs are used.

The open space beneath mobile homes allows excessive air circulation which can cause drafts and a dangerous lifting effect in strong winds.

Furthermore, the open space can allow trash to drift in and collect beneath the home, causing a health and fire hazard as well as an unsightly appearance.

The prior art wall panel designs are limited in many ways.

Most, if not all of the disclosed panels require specially designed machinery to create the integrated connecting means, which can be expensive and complex.

Also, these panels provide poor thermal performance based on the direct material contact between the metal thermally conductive stud flange and the exterior concrete slab.

Further, these designs will probably not meet current International Building Code specifications in many parts of the country.

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