公开(公告)号：WO9001591A3

公开(公告)日：1990-04-19

申请号：PCT/GB8900851

申请日：1989-07-27

Applicant: NAT RES DEV

Inventor： BATEMAN COLIN NORMAN ,  CLARK PETER LEWIS ,  CARTER WILLIAM GEOFFREY

IPC: E04B2/56 ,  E04B1/06 ,  E04B1/68 ,  E04B1/684 ,  E04C2/40

CPC classification number: E04B1/6815 ,  E04B1/06

Abstract: A method of building a free standing or building wall using prefabricated wall panels (10, 12, 14) comprises factory assembly of a wall panel from traditional or other building bricks or blocks and providing the panel with integral support means (26) to resist separation of the bricks or blocks when lifted for transport. A joint element (118) for placement between adjacent edges of the panels provides a labyrinth seal (102) with interleaved seal elements extending lengthwise of the joint. Spring means (124) acts between opposite sides (120, 122) of the joint so that it is resiliently compressible to accommodate differing spacings between the panels. A thermal insulation compartment (126, 128) is provided within the joint element.