Patent ID: 6857237

Claim:
A modular wall component with a means for preventing a creation of a continuous thermal path across the modular wall component, the modular wall component comprising: a first frame structure comprising a plurality of interconnected structural frame members; a second frame structure comprising a plurality of interconnected structural frame members; a means for fixing the first frame structure to the second frame structure; and a means for preventing a creation of a continuous thermal path across the modular wall component comprising at least one isolating block of substantially rigid insulative material for being disposed at least partially within the second frame structure for providing improved structural stability to the modular wall component without creating a continuous thermal path across the modular wall component wherein the isolating block comprises a body element with a first end and a second end and a protuberance that projects from the second end; wherein at least one of the structural frame members of the second frame structure comprises an elongate member with a web portion and first end second legs wherein the second leg of the structural frame member is disposed adjacent to the first frame structure and wherein the isolating block is interposed between the first and second legs of the structural frame member.