Designed in 2012-2013
United States Patents: # 10301820 B2, # 10087623 B2, # 9834925 B2, # 9482003 B2
World Intellectual Property Organization application # 2014/144394
Inventors: Stephane Beliveau (Anjou, CA, US), Leonard Browning (Aurora, IL, US), Robert J. Lundell (Stillwater, MN, US)
Assignee: Oldcastle Architectural, Inc. (Atlanta, GA, US)
Manufactured Product
InsulTech™ ICMU: the innovative insulated masonry system.
The Insulated Concret Masonery Units is an innovative design combining a structural block, a molded expanded polystyrene insulation insert and a thin veneer face. The pre-assembled masonry units intalled with memory foam gaskets between rows offers energy efficiency, moisture management and high wind-load resistance.
Features:
- Effective and quick installation (all components in a single wythe).
- Numerous interior and exterior color and surface options for design flexibility.
- Continuous insulation (R-value of 16.2: Meets 2012 IECC Energy codes).
- Drainage channels on both sides of the foam insert to ensure water management.
- Built-in anchors to insure integrity of the wall in fire situations.
- Fast and economical assembly of the masonery units (at the factory) thanks to the integrated dovetails.
Designed at Oldcastle R&D Center, 2012-2013
3D Rendering showing the internal stainless steel metal anchors molded into the expanded polystyrene inserts.
The anchors ensures safety connection to the back wall providing wind-load resistance and fire safety.
3D Rendering showing a wall corner assembly
3D Rendering showing a straigth wall assembly with an expansion joint
3D Rendering showing the first row assembly
3D Rendering showing a window assembly
3D Rendering credits: Jason Yana Studios
https://www.echelonmasonry.com/performance-upgrade-options/insultech-system
