Patent ID: 7685783
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: B23D,B26D,B26F,E04B,E04D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A kit of parts comprising: multiple batts of insulation capable of compaction for insulating areas between spaced apart framing members of a building, at least one of said batts being a segmented batt partially divided by being partially severed to provide at least three segments of said insulation connected to one another; each said segment having a desired R-value thickness, and further having an area size capable of compaction to a compacted area size of 9.5 inches by 10.5 inches to cover a corresponding area between spaced apart framing members, wherein the corresponding area comprises a cavity width between framing members of about 10.5 inches, about 12.5 inches, about 14.5 inches, about 17.7 inches or about 22.5 inches, and wherein the corresponding area comprises a cavity height provided by the framing members of about 9.5 inches, about 11.5 inches, about 13.5 inches or about 15.5 inches, and wherein said corresponding area has said cavity width and said cavity height measuring such that the compacted area size of one of said segments is oriented to cover said corresponding area, or said corresponding area has said cavity width and said cavity height measuring such that the compacted area sizes of a whole number of said segments are oriented and are placed beside one another to cover said corresponding area; and one or more lengths of insulation folded across its length in the kit of parts for insulating along a length and width of an exterior joist.