| 摘要 |
Certain types of interior concrete masonry block and stud wall constructions, and blocks for making the same, so as to provide improved thermal storage properties, improved heating and cooling and other advantages are disclosed. A preferred embodiment relates to modification of conventional interior lightweight stud wall construction systems which are in wide spread use and typically comprise lumber or steel stud framing covered by wall board with or without insulation installed within the wall. In such embodiment disclosed concrete masonry blocks are used as part of the wall by mounting the blocks between the studs and wall board. The concrete masonry blocks provide thermal storage capabilities so that the walls thus constructed store heat whereby temperature swings are attenuated and heating and/or cooling cycles are spaced at longer intervals to achieve more comfortable temperature conditions with resultant energy savings also. Also, preferred configurations of such concrete masonry blocks are provided whereby electrical junction boxes, cables, etc., may be installed within the stud wall framing and wall board. The nature of the concrete masonry blocks and the method of assembly in a stud wall are such that the walls can be mechanically constructed by unskilled workers rather than by skilled expensive masonry artisans. Also, such blocks can be used to retrofit to existing walls as well as to make new walls.
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