POLYURETHANE FOAM BUILDING MEMBERS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

摘要

Exemplary embodiments generally provide for polyurethane foam studs, beams, and/or sheathing to replace traditional oriented strand board, plywood, wood, steel, and/or concrete in any building structure whether residential, commercial, or industrial. Exemplary embodiments of the polyurethane foam studs, beams, and/or sheathing can be sufficient strength for supporting a structural load, while at the same time improving the thermal efficiency of buildings to reduce and/or eliminate thermal bridging.

主权项

1. A building construction framing component comprising:
an elongate polyurethane foam body having a length, width, thickness, and density, wherein the density of the polyurethane foam body is greater than at least approximately five pounds per cubic foot.