An insulated panel assembly having improved insulative R-value. The insulated panel assembly comprises a cover panel, a first insulation layer, and at least one additional insulation layer, wherein the at least one additional insulation layer has a higher R-value than the first insulation layer. The first insulation layer is secured to the cover panel. The first insulation layer further forms at least one recessed portion. The at least one additional insulation layer is positioned in the at least one recessed portion of the first insulation layer. Examples of the at least one additional insulation layer may include vacuum insulated panels and modified atmosphere insulation panels.

A system comprising an inner cement wall board, an outer cement wall board, and a cement or concrete compatible adhesive formed between the fluid-applied water-resistive barrier and the outer cement wall board, wherein the cement or concrete compatible adhesive forms drainage channels between the inner cement wall board and the outer cement wall board.

A system comprising an inner cement wall board, an outer cement wall board, and a cement or concrete compatible adhesive formed between the fluid-applied water-resistive barrier and the outer cement wall board, wherein the cement or concrete compatible adhesive forms drainage channels between the inner cement wall board and the outer cement wall board.

An insulated panel assembly having improved insulative R-value. The insulated panel assembly comprises a cover panel, a first insulation layer, and at least one additional insulation layer, wherein the at least one additional insulation layer has a higher R-value than the first insulation layer. The first insulation layer is secured to the cover panel. The first insulation layer further forms at least one recessed portion. The at least one additional insulation layer is positioned in the at least one recessed portion of the first insulation layer. Examples of the at least one additional insulation layer may include vacuum insulated panels and modified atmosphere insulation panels.

A system for preventing cracks in a concrete floor associated with a building structure, the building structure having a plurality of support columns for supporting the building structure, is provided. Each support column has a base with at least three sides and is embedded in a ground surface underneath the building structure. The system also includes one or more crack prevention members having a first surface and a second surface, an outer side wall and an inner side wall defining a cut-out portion. The crack prevention member may comprise various materials including rubber, plastic, resin, or other polymeric material and combinations thereof.

The present invention is a cladded panel for architectural use to replace spandrel glass panels or aluminum panels that can still withstand high wind speeds. The cladded panel of the present invention is a three-layered panel formed by cladding a first porcelain layer, a polymeric interlayer and a second porcelain layer. In one form, first porcelain layer is cladded or baked to the polymeric interlayer and the polymeric interlayer is cladded or baked to second porcelain layer. Cladded panels when assembled to form an architectural structure provide high wind-resistance and insulation from external environment and also forms a durable and aesthetically appealing structure by hiding the unaesthetic elements within a structure at low cost.

A system, device and method for reducing wind-induced vibration using cladding includes one or more movable panels attached to an outer faade of a high-rise building, skyscraper or any other structure subject to wind-induced vibration.

Provided is a reactivatable tile bonding mat installable without cement-based thinset. The reactivatable tile bonding mat may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface and the bottom surface include a polymer hot-melt material. The polymer hot-melt material can be reactivatable by heating. The polymer hot-melt material can be adhesive with regard to a surface of at least one of concrete, wood, stone, tile and vinyl. The polymer hot-melt material creates bonding to the surface upon being heated to a pre-determined temperature. The polymer hot-melt material can be heated by convection heating. The polymer hot-melt material comprises a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a filler. The filler can include at least one of calcium carbonate, aragonite, silica, metal flake, and glass. The PET and the filler are mixed in a pre-determined proportion to obtain a polymer hot-melt material having a pre-determined melting temperature.

Exemplary methods for installing tile using a reactivatable tile bonding mat is disclosed. The reactivatable tile bonding mat is placed upon a substantially flat surface. Stone, porcelain or ceramic tile is placed and arranged on the reactivatable tile bonding mat in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, in some cases aided by the use of spacers in the joints between the sides of the tiles. Induction, or some other method of heat, is applied to the upper surfaces of the tiles, to quickly transfer through the tile, causing a polymer hot-melt material embedded in the reactivatable tile bonding mat to melt and adhere to a lower surface of the tiles, forming a strong bond. Upon the tiles fully bonding to the reactivatable tile bonding mat, spacers may be removed and a suitable grout may be applied in the joints between the sides of the tiles.

A building panel system include vertical members and horizontal members mounted to the vertical member, and a plurality of panel modules. Each of the panel modules includes a building panel, and a hanging member that is connected to the building panel and that is hung on a corresponding one of the vertical members and the horizontal members. The building panels of the panel modules cooperatively form a panel wall that is adapted to be spaced apart from a wall so that an air flow channel is formed between the panel wall and the wall and is adapted to communicate with an external space for air flowing.