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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2002
Stanley J. Rusek, Granville, OH (US);
Ravi K. Devalapura, Columbus, OH (US);
Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc., Summit, IL (US);
Abstract
A structurally enhanced, insulating sheathing ( ) and method of sheathing a frame of the type used in constructing a building are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sheathing includes an insulating layer of material ( ) attached to a structural layer of material ( ) formed of a plurality of fibers ( ), preferably biased in first and second directions (D , D ) relative to a common axis, such as the longest centerline of the sheathing. The fibers form a grid ( ) having a plurality of openings ( ) that are capable of receiving an adhesive (A ) for attaching the sheathing to a stable mounting structure, such as a frame. Preferably, the adhesive is capable of penetrating at least partially into the openings to ensure that a secure, lasting bond is formed. In a second embodiment the sheathing includes a multilayer polymer film with a low melting point adhesive thereon.