Prefabricated wall panel with tongue and groove construction
View Patent ↗A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
1. A wall panel comprising:
a body comprising a least one design element;
a mounting element comprising a first segment embedded within an interior portion of the body and a second segment projecting to an exterior of the body; and
a groove formed between a portion of the body and the second segment of the mounting element, the groove being inset relative to a first edge of the body and the mounting element comprises weep holes configured to allow water to drain from the groove.
2. The wall panel of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises concrete.
3. The wall panel of claim 1 , wherein the design element comprises simulated stones.
4. The wall panel of claim 1 , wherein the mounting element further comprises apertures for receiving a fastener.
5. A wall panel comprising:
a concrete body comprising a least one design element comprising simulated stones;
a mounting element comprising a first segment embedded within an interior portion of the body and a second segment projecting to an exterior of the body, the mounting element comprising a series of protrusions in the second segment; and
a groove formed between a portion of the body and the second segment of the mounting element, the groove being inset relative to a first edge of the body and the mounting element comprises weep holes configured to allow water to drain from the groove.