Patent ID: 9677264
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: E04B,E04C

Claim:
1. A 3×6 inch non-dimensional thermal break wood and rigid insulation stud, the 3×6 thermal stud comprising: a.) two non-dimensional lumber 3×2 inch sections each having dimensions which range from 1-1½ inches (depth) by 2-3½ inches (width) excluding 2×4 dimensional lumber with a thermal break section of rigid foam insulation positioned therebetween whose dimensions range from 2-3½ inches (depth) by 2-3½ inches (width); b.) mechanical fasteners securing the lumber sections and the thermal break insulation section together; and c.) wherein the 3×6 thermal stud is configured for placement in a wall to be at least one of (i) top and bottom plates, (ii) vertical wall studs secured between the plates, and (iii) headers, sills and cripples, of a framing system for residential and light commercial buildings.