Patent ID: 7032356
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. An improved wall construction, comprising: a compressed straw panel, said panel being comprised of compressed straw or other cellulosic fibers and having a substantially rectangular shape and having first and second sides; a plurality of resilient rail members, said rail members each having a substantially elongated shape and first and second edges, said first and second edges being suitable for flat contact with a planar surface; first fastener means attaching said first edge of said rail members to said first side of said straw panel; 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 straw panel so to create a uniform first air space therebetween; first penetrating fastener means attaching said first gypsum board sheet to said second edge of said rail members; 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; second fastener means attaching said first flange of said z-channel members to said second side of said 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 straw panel and spaced so as to create a uniform second 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 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 straw panel and partially fill said second air space.