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US 7,763,134 · App. 11/523,444 · Granted Jul 27, 2010

Facer for insulation boards and other construction boards

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Patent No.
US 7,763,134
App. No.
11/523,444
Granted
Jul 27, 2010
Kind
B1
Abstract

The subject invention relates to a facer which is comprised of a breathable film and a glass-mat, wherein the breathable film and the glass mat are bonded together with an adhesive, wherein the breathable film is comprised of a breathable polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, nylons, polyesters, and thermoplastic elastomers, and wherein the facer is water resistant. The facers of this invention can be employed in manufacturing construction board, such as polyisocyanurate boards, polystyrene boards, or gypsum boards. The present invention accordingly more specifically discloses a construction board which is comprised of a rigid sheet and a facer, wherein the facer is bonded to at least one side of said rigid sheet, wherein the rigid sheet is comprised of a member selected from the group consisting of gypsum, blown polystyrene, and polyisocyanurate, wherein the facer is comprised of a breathable polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, nylons, polyesters, and thermoplastic elastomers, wherein the breathable polymeric material is bonded to another substrate, such as a glass-mat with an adhesive, and wherein the facer is water resistant.

Claims (19)

1. A process of manufacturing a construction board which comprises (1) positioning a wet gypsum composition between a first facer and a second facer to make a laminated sheet of wet construction board, wherein the first facer is comprised of a breathable film and a glass-mat, wherein the breathable film and the glass mat are bonded together with an adhesive, wherein the breathable film is comprised of a breathable polymeric material selected from the group consisting of nylons and thermoplastic elastomers, wherein the breathable film has a thickness which is within the range of 0.9 mils to 1.2 mils, wherein the breathable film is a microporous membrane, and wherein the polymeric material is water resistant, and (2) heating the laminated sheet of wet construction board to an elevated temperature for a period of time which is sufficient to reduce the moisture content of the gypsum to be within the range of 18 to 25 percent.

2. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 1 wherein wet gypsum composition has a moisture content which is within the range of about 40 percent to about 60 percent.

3. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified claim 1 wherein the laminated sheet of wet construction board is heated to a temperature which is within the range of 200° F. to 700° F.

4. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 1 wherein the breathable film is a monolithic membrane.

5. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 4 wherein the monolithic membrane is comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer.

6. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 4 wherein the monolithic membrane is comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane.

7. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 1 wherein the microporous membrane is manufactured by stretching a polymeric blend of two incompatible polymers.

8. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 1 wherein the microporous membrane is manufactured by stretching a polymeric film that is filled with inorganic particles.

9. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 8 wherein the microporous membrane is biaxially oriented.

10. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 8 wherein the microporous membrane is comprised of a nylon.

11. A process of manufacturing a construction board which comprises (1) manufacturing a breathable film by stretching a polymeric blend of two incompatible polymers, (2) positioning a wet gypsum composition between a first facer and a second facer to make a laminated sheet of wet construction board, wherein the first facer is comprised of the breathable film and a glass-mat, wherein the breathable film and the glass mat are bonded together with an adhesive, wherein the breathable film is comprised of a breathable polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, nylons, polyesters, and thermoplastic elastomers, wherein the breathable film has a thickness which is within the range of 0.5 mils to 5 mils, wherein the breathable film is a microporous membrane, and wherein the polymeric material is water resistant, and (3) heating the laminated sheet of wet construction board to an elevated temperature for a period of time which is sufficient to reduce the moisture content of the gypsum to be within the range of 18 to 25 percent.

12. A process of manufacturing a construction board which comprises (1) manufacturing a breathable film by stretching a polyolefin film, a polyester film or a nylon film that is filled with inorganic particles, (2) positioning a wet gypsum composition between a first facer and a second facer to make a laminated sheet of wet construction board, wherein the first facer is comprised of the breathable film and a glass-mat, wherein the breathable film and the glass mat are bonded together with an adhesive, wherein the breathable film is comprised of a breathable polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, nylons, polyesters, and thermoplastic elastomers, wherein the breathable film has a thickness which is within the range of 0.5 mils to 5 mils, wherein the breathable film is a microporous membrane, and wherein the polymeric material is water resistant, and (3) heating the laminated sheet of wet construction board to an elevated temperature for a period of time which is sufficient to reduce the moisture content.

13. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 11 wherein the polyolefin is polypropylene.

14. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 13 wherein the polypropylene is filled with dispersed particles of calcium carbonate.

15. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 11 wherein the breathable film is 0.5 mils to 5 mils thick.

16. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 1 wherein the breathable film is 0.8 mils to 2 mils thick.

17. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 1 wherein the wet gypsum composition consists of gypsum and water.

18. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 12 wherein the wet gypsum composition consists of gypsum and water.

19. A process of manufacturing a construction board as specified in claim 18 wherein the breathable film is comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer.

Assignments (7)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 23, 2021
From: BMIC LLC; ELKCORP; ELK COMPOSITE BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.; ELK PREMIUM BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.; HBP ACQUISITION LLC; GAF ENERGY LLC; SIPLAST, INC.; SPECIALTY GRANULES INVESTMENTS LLC
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 057572/0607 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Aug 24, 2021
From: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
To: BMIC LLC
Reel/Frame 057292/0184 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2011
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BUILDING MATERIALS CORPORATION OF AMERICA; BMCA ACQUISITION INC.; BMCA ACQUISITION SUB INC.; BMCA FRESNO LLC; BMCA FRESNO II LLC; BMCA GAINESVILLE LLC; BMCA INSULATION PRODUCTS INC.; BMCA QUAKERTOWN INC.; BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION; BUILDING MATERIALS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; DUCTWORK MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; GAF LEATHERBACK CORP.; GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION (CANADA); GAF PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC.; GAF REAL PROPERTIES, INC.; GAFTECH CORPORATION; HBP ACQUISITION LLC; LL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.; PEQUANNOCK VALLEY CLAIM SERVICE COMPANY, INC.; SOUTH PONCA REALTY CORP.; WIND GAP REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION CORP.
Reel/Frame 027180/0331 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2011
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BUILDING MATERIALS CORPORATION OF AMERICA; BMCA ACQUISITION INC.; BMCA ACQUISITION SUB INC.; BMCA FRESNO LLC; BMCA FRESNO II LLC; BMCA GAINESVILLE LLC; BMCA INSULATION PRODUCTS INC.; BMCA QUAKERTOWN INC.; BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION; BUILDING MATERIALS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; DUCTWORK MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; GAF LEATHERBACK CORP.; GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION (CANADA); GAF PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC.; GAF REAL PROPERTIES, INC.; GAFTECH CORPORATION; HBP ACQUISITION LLC; LL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.; PEQUANNOCK VALLEY CLAIM SERVICE COMPANY, INC.; SOUTH PONCA REALTY CORP.; WIND GAP REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION CORP.
Reel/Frame 027180/0368 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 5, 2007
From: BUILDING MATERIALS CORPORATION OF AMERICA; BMCA ACQUISITION INC.; BMCA ACQUISITION SUB INC.; BMCA FRESNO LLC; BMCA FRESNO II LLC; BMCA GAINESVILLE LLC; BMCA INSULATION PRODUCTS INC.; BMCA QUAKERTOWN INC.; BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION; BUILDING MATERIALS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; DUCTWORK MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; GAF LEATHERBACK CORP.; GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION (CANADA); GAF PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC.; GAF REAL PROPERTIES, INC.; GAFTECH CORPORATION; HBP ACQUISITION LLC; LL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.; PEQUANNOCK VALLEY CLAIM SERVICE COMPANY, INC.; SOUTH PONCA REALTY CORP.; WIND GAP REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION CORP.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 019122/0197 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 19, 2007
From: BUILDING MATERIALS CORPORATION OF AMERICA; BMCA ACQUISITION INC.; BMCA ACQUISITION SUB INC.; BMCA FRESNO LLC; BMCA FRESNO II LLC; BMCA GAINESVILLE LLC; BMCA INSULATION PRODUCTS INC.; BMCA QUAKERTOWN INC.; BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION; BUILDING MATERIALS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; DUCTWORK MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; GAF LEATHERBACK CORP.; GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION (CANADA); GAF PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC.; GAF REAL PROPERTIES, INC.; GAFTECH CORPORATION; HBP ACQUISITION LLC; LL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.; PEQUANNOCK VALLEY CLAIM SERVICE COMPANY, INC.; SOUTH PONCA REALTY CORP.; WIND GAP REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION CORP.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
Reel/Frame 019028/0534 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2006
From: KUMAR, AJAY
To: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 018348/0028 →