Patent ID: 6108991
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: E04B,E04F

Abstract:
An exterior wall assembly which comprises (a) outer weather-resistant layer, (b) a heat insulating panel situated interiorily to the outer layer, (c) a sheathing situated interiorily to the insulating panel, and (d) a drainage track comprising a flashing leg comprising a top edge and a bottom edge, a first structural web joined to the flashing leg and extending in angular relation from the flashing leg bottom edge, a second structural web joined to the first web and extending in angular relation to the first web, and an horizontal leg joined to the second web and extending in angular relation to the second web, the horizontal leg comprising a distal edge opposite the second web, the flashing leg, first web and second web forming a channel between the flashing leg and horizontal leg, the channel comprising one or more drain apertures, the flashing leg being attached to the sheathing with the horizontal leg projecting outwardly from the sheathing and supporting the insulating panel.