TEMPORARY STRUCTURE INSULATING SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a method, processes and system that allows thermal insulating and waterproofing of temporary and/or portable structures in such a manner that the underlying structures are insulated and waterproofed. Moreover, this system provides a rigid outer structure which allows the underlying structure to be removed and reused after the insulation and waterproofing system has been installed, leaving behind a rigid, insulated and waterproof physical structure.
1 . A process for forming an insulated temporary structure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a rigid support structure;
(b) providing the support structure with an outer shroud material;
(c) optionally coating the shroud material with a non-stick coating;
(d) coating the shroud material with an insulating layer of polyurethane material; and
(e) curing the polyurethane material to form an insulated temporary structure.
2 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the cured polyurethane material further waterproofs the insulated structure.
3 . The process of claim 1 , wherein a waterproofing material is applied to waterproof the insulated structure.
4 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the shroud material comprises a flexible material.
5 . The process of claim 4 , wherein the shroud material comprises a ballistic material.
6 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the shroud material comprises a rigid material.
7 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the insulated structure is portable.
8 . An insulated structure formed by the process of claim 1 .
9 . A waterproof and insulated structure formed by the process of claim 3 .
10 . The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of removing the rigid support structure after the curing of the polyurethane material.
11 . An insulated structure formed by the process of claim 10 .
12 . A process for forming a waterproofed and insulated temporary structure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a temporary fabric structure;
(b) optionally coating the fabric structure with a release agent material;
(c) coating the fabric with a polyurethane material; and
(e) curing the polyurethane coating to provide a waterproofed and insulated temporary structure.
13 . A waterproof and insulated structure formed by the process of claim 12 .
14 . The process of claim 12 , further comprising the step of removing the temporary structure after the curing of the polyurethane coating.
15 . A waterproof and insulated structure formed by the process of claim 14 .
16 . A process for forming a waterproofed and insulated portable structure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a portable structure;
(b) coating the portable structure with a non-stick coating material;
(c) coating the non-stick treated material with a polyurethane material; and
(e) curing the polyurethane coating to provide a waterproofed and insulated portable structure.
17 . A waterproof and insulated structure formed by the process of claim 16 .
18 . The process of claim 16 , further comprising the step of removing the portable structure after the curing of the polyurethane coating.
19 . A waterproof and insulated structure formed by the process of claim 18 .
20 . A process for forming an insulated temporary structure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a rigid support structure;
(b) coating the support structure with a shroud material which includes a non-stick property on the outer surface;
(c) coating the outer surface of the shroud material with an insulating layer of polyurethane material; and
(d) curing the polyurethane material to form an insulated temporary structure.