Construction assembly and method

摘要

A construction assembly for installation within new or existing residential or commercial building structures which increases the thermal efficiency of concrete construction panels while avoiding dangerous insulation materials and potential fire hazards. The construction assembly includes a first layer of concrete and a phase change material layer that efficiently retains heat when the phase change material melts and discharges heat as the phase change material crystallizes. Alternatively a support layer, a second phase change material layer and a second concrete layer can be included in a variety of combinations for increased efficiency. A method is disclosed for creating the construction assembly.

主权项

1. A construction assembly comprising:
a) a first concrete layer; b) a second concrete layer defining a width less than said first concrete layer; c) a support layer disposed between said first and second concrete layers; d) a pair of phase change material layers mounted in opposing relation to opposing sides of said support layer, each of said pair of phase change material layers including a planar base and a plurality of compartments containing a phase change material; and e) a mechanical fastener for affixing said pair of phase change material layers to said support layer and preventing unmitigated heat dissipation, wherein said construction assembly reduces the changing temperature impact on said second concrete layer.