US 12,247,393 B2
Composite framing member comprising elements that provide a thermal break
Francis John Babineau, Jr., Parker, CO (US)
Assigned to Johns Manville, Denver, CO (US)
Filed by JOHNS MANVILLE, Denver, CO (US)
Filed on Nov. 28, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/994,873.
Prior Publication US 2024/0175255 A1, May 30, 2024
Int. Cl. E04B 1/76 (2006.01); E04B 1/80 (2006.01)
CPC E04B 1/7604 (2013.01) [E04B 1/80 (2013.01)] 21 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A framing assembly comprising:
a plurality of framing members that are coupled together to form a cavity, each of the plurality of framing members comprising:
a structural member comprising:
a lateral surface extending along a length of the structural member;
an exterior-facing surface extending along the length of the structural member, the exterior-facing surface extending from a first edge of the lateral side in a substantially orthogonal direction relative to the lateral surface; and
an interior-facing surface opposite the exterior-facing surface and extending from a second edge of the lateral surface;
at least one insulation member secured to one or both of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface of the structural member, wherein a width of each insulation member substantially matches a width of a respective one of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface; and
an adhesive that bonds the at least one insulation member to the one or both of the exterior-facing surface and the interior-facing surface of the structural member, the adhesive having a different composition than the at least one insulation member.