Building panel apparatus and method

摘要

A prefabricated panel is made of a plurality of elongated metal frame members attached together to form a panel framework. At least one stud is attached between two of the panel frame members and has a pair of elongated stud members attached together at each end thereof with a molded polymer composite end member to form a thermal break therein. A metal reinforcing rod is attached to each molded composite end member and extends the length of the stud and may be attached through to the roof rafters or trusses. The prefabricated panel may be filled with insulation and have an expanded metal mesh covering on one side to act as a stiffening for the framework and to support a lightweight concrete coating. A method of making a reinforcing stud and panel is provided including molding a pair of end stud members in a predetermined shape and selecting a pair of elongated metal stud members shaped for attachment to the molded end stud members and attaching each stud member at each end to one of the molded end members. An elongated reinforcing metal member is attached through the stud and to each molded end member to provide a reinforcing stud member easily attached to a panel. The method further includes attaching the reinforcing stud into a prefabricated panel.