Patent ID: 7127858
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. An improved wall construction, comprising: a compressed straw panel, said compressed straw panel being comprised of compressed straw or other cellulosic fibers and having a substantially rectangular shape and having first and second sides; a first gypsum board sheet, said first gypsum board sheet having a substantially rectangular shape, inside and outside faces, and being oriented adjacent and planar to said first side of said compressed straw panel; first penetrating fastener means attaching said first gypsum board sheet to said first side of said compressed straw panel; a plurality of resilient z-channel members, said z-channel members each having a substantially elongated shape and a substantially “Z” shaped cross section and having first and second flanges, said first flange being contained in a first plane which is parallel to a second plane containing said second flange fastener means attaching said first flange of said z-channel members to said second side of said compressed straw panel; a second gypsum board sheet, said second gypsum board sheet having a substantially rectangular shape, inside and outside faces, and being oriented adjacent and planar to said second side of said compressed straw panel and spaced so as to create a uniform air space therebetween; second penetrating fastener means attaching said second gypsum board sheet to said second flange of said z-channel members; and insulating material, said insulating material positioned between said second side of said compressed straw panel and said inside face of said second gypsum board sheet, said insulating material further sized to substantially and uniformly cover said second side of said compressed straw panel and partially fill said air space.