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Daniel V Sorensen

David Dunn

Daniel D Dunn

A system for constructing insulated concrete structures comprising panels molded from a closed cell foam plastic, with a facing material attached to the outside surface of panels adding substantial strength to panels during material handling and construction, providing a substrate for finish materials and adding UV resistance to panel surfaces. Panels are placed horizontally in an opposing and parallel spaced-apart relationship. Vertical studs are embedded in panels extending the full height of the panels, each stud has a flange and groove connected with a web. Spreaders slide vertically into the grooves of studs in opposing panels creating a form with a cavity between panels. Each spreader has opposing flanges connected by horizontal members, horizontal members having multiple formations, thus when spreaders are stacked the formations compliment each other allowing wall reinforcing to be locked in any preferred location. A chase way is provided in panels to accommodate electrical wiring. Locations of studs and chase ways are shown by markings on the facing. Reinforcing clips provide additional means for securing wall reinforcing to maintain proper alignment. Panels are placed horizontally end to end in rows and stacked vertically, rows of panels being staggered from each other so panel ends in adjacent rows do not line up vertically. Spreaders are stacked vertically in such a manner as to engage studs half their height above and below horizontal joints between rows of panels. Hinged forms, corner forms and bearing ledge forms are also provided for versatility in constructing the above mentioned insulated concrete structures.

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Lehi, UT, United States of America

Daniel V Sorensen