E - Fixed Constructions – 04 – B
Patent
E - Fixed Constructions
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B
E04B 1/10 (2006.01) E04B 2/70 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2326054
A novel structural log member and method for making and using the same includes a core and an outer covering. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the core comprises insulating foam material sandwiched between two panels of oriented strand board providing structural strength, fire retardant, insect retardant and thermal insulating qualities to the structural log member. The insulation "R" value of the member is adjusted by varying the thickness of the foam material. Attached to the outer surfaces of the core are coverings made from wood milled into various profiles and given a desired texture. To construct a wall the structural log members are stacked together. A key and notch arrangement fabricated into the respective tops and bottoms of each structural member is used to join the stacked members. A method of manufacturing the structural log includes applying a set amount of torque to tensioning bolts embedded in the structural member to secure the coverings to the core. A method of construction using the structural member includes applying a further amount of torque to the embedded tensioning bolts to secure the structural members in a stacked relationship. Another embodiment of the invention includes at least one notch along the top and bottom of the core of the structural member so that when the structural members are stacked weatherproof utility conduits are formed.
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