Paneling system and method

Abstract

In one embodiment, a paneling system comprises interconnecting paneling units configured such that adjacent paneling units matingly abut each other. Each of the paneling units includes a first panel and a second panel. At least one joist is positioned on and connected to the first panel and the second panel. The first panel and the second panel form a volume therebetween and the volume is filled with insulation. In another embodiment, a support system for a paneling unit includes a support beam resting on a row of at least two posts, wherein the posts are positioned a distance from a structure. In this embodiment, a second support is positioned adjacent the structure. At least one paneling unit spans between the support beam and the second support. The paneling unit rests on the support beam and the second support.

1 . A portable paneling system for forming a structure, comprising: 
 a. a lower panel;    b. a plurality of joists positioned on and connected to said lower panel, wherein each of said plurality of joists has a web positioned between and connected to a first flange and a second flange;    c. an upper panel positioned on and connected to said plurality of joists; and    d. insulating material substantially filling a cavity between said lower panel and said upper panel and between said joists.    
   
   
       2 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of joists are restricted from movement by said insulating material.  
   
   
       3 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , further comprising an outer protective layer on said lower panel.  
   
   
       4 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , further comprising a side beam sandwiched between said upper panel and said lower panel.  
   
   
       5 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , further comprising a side bracket beam positioned to abut said upper panel and said lower panel.  
   
   
       6 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , wherein said insulating material comprises polystyrene.  
   
   
       7 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper panel comprises wood.  
   
   
       8 . The paneling system of  claim 1 , wherein said lower panel comprises wood.  
   
   
       9 . A method of forming a portable panel unit, comprising: 
 a. positioning a first panel;    b. positioning a plurality of I-joists on said first panel, wherein each of said I-joists is a substantially parallel distance apart from another of said I-joists, further wherein each of said I-joists has a web positioned between and connected to a first flange and a second flange;    c. placing a second panel on said plurality of I-joists to create a volume between said first panel and said second panel, wherein said plurality of I-joists is positioned between and connected to said first panel and said second panel; and    d. filling said volume substantially with insulation.    
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising forming a plurality of portable panel units to matingly connect together.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising cutting said portable panel unit into a plurality of portable panel units.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising connecting a pair of panel units together wherein said pair of panel units matingly abut each other.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein said insulation secures said plurality of I-joists to resist movement relative to said first panel and said second panel.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein filling said volume includes spraying insulation material into said cavity to form said insulation.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein filling said volume includes placing said insulation in said cavity.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein said insulation is cellular material.  
   
   
       17 . A plurality of the paneling units according to  claim 1 , further comprising a support system, having: 
 a. a support beam resting on a row of at least two posts, wherein said at least two posts are positioned a distance from a structure;    b. a second support positioned closely adjacent said structure;    c. wherein each of said paneling units are configured to span between said support beam and said second support, and wherein said support beam and said second support are configured to support said paneling units.    
   
   
       18 . The support system of  claim 17 , wherein said at least two posts comprise concrete.  
   
   
       19 . The support system of  claim 17 , wherein said second support is a ledger beam.  
   
   
       20 . The support system of  claim 17 , wherein a distal end of at least one of said paneling units extends beyond said support beam.  
   
   
       21 . The support system of  claim 17 , wherein a first post of said at least two posts is spaced approximately 8 feet from the second post.