Abstract: A building module. The building module has a rigid inner construction panel defining a planar surface thereon; one or more rigid brackets each affixed by one or more mechanical fasteners to the planar surface of the inner construction panel; a rigid, closed-cell, spray foam or adhesive matrix contiguous to and substantially covering the planar surface of the construction panel and filling and surrounding and/or embedding at least a major portion of the one or more brackets. Each of the one or more brackets bears a planar surface facing substantially away from the planar surface of the inner construction panel. The surface area of the planar surface of each of the one or more brackets is substantially smaller than the surface area of the planar surface of the construction panel to which it is affixed. There is also a method for making a building module, a method for constructing a building using the building module, and brackets useful in the building module.

Abstract: The object of the request of patent is a wall spacer to use in the apllication of false ceilings in plaster work. it allows the creation of a “space” between the wall and the plaster work, with a longer space from the point of hookup, of 30 mms. or 50 mms., depending on the type of wall spacer used. It is' made of wood type MDF, or of other type, milled crossly in its lower part which is to install on the plaster work. the milling allows a good hookup to the the plaster worfk's panel and by the use of proper plaster.

Abstract: Discussed is a method and apparatus providing moisture resistant seam assemblies for use in inter-connecting building covering panels. The panels provide full-length or, so far as is consistent with thermal expansion, very long panels to eliminate or minimize panel splices. The weather seal or moisture resistant seam runs uninterrupted the length of each panel, and when the panels are assembled, the seam seal isolates inter-connected panels one from another and prevents fluid migration through panel joints.

Abstract: A plaster backing panel structure for a ventilated curtain wall system comprises rectangular light-weight wood fiber panels for mounting on a framework attached to a vertical building wall with a ventilation space of predetermined width behind the panels, wherein the panels are provided with complimentary angle members adjacent respective longitudinal edges thereof. The angle members include rearwardly extending webs of interengaging hook-shaped form whereby adjacent panels are attached together by male and female connections formed by inserting the angle member web adjacent an edge of one channel into a complimentary angle section web at the edge of an adjacent panel. The panels are also provided with butt plates on their transverse edges and angle members forming corner or foundation closures.

Abstract: An interior wall system formed from two opposing walls. Each opposing wall is assembled from a plurality of composite wall panels, each wall panel having an exterior surface material and an interior layer of insulating material bonded to one side of the exterior surface material. Each opposing wall is anchored to top and bottom U-shaped support members and adjoining wall panels of each wall are connected by a plurality of retaining clips. The retaining clips may be adjusted in length to accommodate various widths between the opposing walls. Additionally, splines are inserted between the first and second walls along the seams between adjoining wall panels. The wall system also includes a door frame comprising first and second jamb members and a lintel member, each having a spacing member attached to approximately the center thereof. The spacing members are inserted between the opposing walls and are used to anchor the door frame in place.

Abstract: A batten setter for laying batten strips on a surface at a predetermined distance from each other which comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions being connected together by at least one adjustable frame member so that the distance between said first and second end portions can be varied depending upon the desired distance between adjacent batten strips, each of said end portions including first and second spaced apart, spring-biased, guide frames which are adapted to be held in said spaced apart, spring-biased position by one of said batten strips.