Insulating panels

Abstract

In some embodiments, a method and/or system may include a construction panel system. The construction panel system may include a first panel, a second panel, and a plurality of spacers. In some embodiments, the second panel positioned may be substantially parallel to the first panel. The plurality of spacers may be positioned between the first panel and the second panel. The spacers may allow fluids to pass around the spacers and between the first and second panels. In some embodiments, the spacers may be substantially aligned in a first direction and unaligned in at least a second direction. The first direction may be different than the second direction. In some embodiments, a plurality of openings may extend through the second panel. At least some of the plurality of openings may allow fluids to pass through the openings and in a space between the first and second panels.

1 . A construction panel system, comprising:
 a first panel;   a second panel positioned substantially parallel to the first panel;   a plurality of spacers positioned between the first panel and the second panel, wherein a first surface of the spacers is coupled to a first surface of the first panel, wherein a second surface of the spacers substantially opposite to the first surface is coupled to a first surface of the second panel, wherein the spacers allow fluids to pass between the spacers and the first and second panels, wherein the spacers are substantially aligned in a first direction and unaligned in at least a second direction, and wherein the first direction is different than the second direction; and   a plurality of openings extending through the second panel allowing fluids to pass through the openings and in a space between the first and second panels.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first panel, at least a portion the second panel, and/or at least a portion the plurality of spacers comprise wood. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first panel, at least a portion the second panel, and/or at least a portion the plurality of spacers comprise oriented strand board, plywood, or non-wood materials. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising indicia positioned on an exterior surface of the first and/or second panel, wherein the indicia are configured to designate where the spacers are positioned. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a radiant barrier applied to at least one surface of the first and/or second panel. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a radiant barrier applied to at least one surface of the first and/or second panel, wherein the radiant barrier is applied to at least a portion of the area between the spacers. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a radiant barrier applied to at least the first surface of the first panel. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a radiant barrier applied to at least the first surface of the first panel, wherein the radiant barrier is applied to the first surface in at least a portion of the area between the spacers. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the construction panel system is coupled to a roofing framework system. 
     
     
         10 . A method of insulating a building construct, comprising:
 coupling a construction panel system to a framework of a building, wherein the construction panel system comprises:
 a first panel; 
 a second panel positioned substantially parallel to the first panel; 
 a plurality of spacers positioned between the first panel and the second panel, wherein a first surface of the spacers is coupled to a first surface of the first panel, wherein a second surface of the spacers substantially opposite to the first surface is coupled to a first surface of the second panel, wherein the spacers are substantially aligned in a first direction and unaligned in at least a second direction, and wherein the first direction is different than the second direction; 
   conveying fluids through a plurality of openings extending through the second panel and through a space between the first and second panels and between the spacers.   
     
     
         11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein at least a portion of the first panel, at least a portion the second panel, and/or at least a portion the plurality of spacers comprise oriented strand board, plywood, or non-wood materials. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said coupling the construction panel system to a framework comprises installing fasteners through indicia positioned on an exterior surface of the first and/or second panel, wherein the indicia designate, during use, where at least some of the spacers are positioned. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising reflecting thermal radiation using a radiant barrier applied to at least one surface of the first and/or second panel. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising reflecting thermal radiation using a radiant barrier applied to at least one surface of the first and/or second panel, wherein the radiant barrier is applied to at least a portion of the area between the spacers. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising reflecting thermal radiation using a radiant barrier applied to at least the first surface of the first panel. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising reflecting thermal radiation using a radiant barrier applied to at least the first surface of the first panel, wherein the radiant barrier is applied to the first surface in at least a portion of the area between the spacers. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 coupling a second construction panel system to the framework of the building adjacent the installed construction panel system such that the spacers of the second construction panel system are substantially aligned with the spacer of the installed construction panel system in the first direction; and   conveying fluids through the plurality of openings of the installed construction panel system and through the second construction panel system.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said coupling the construction panel system to the framework comprises coupling the construction panel system to a roofing framework system. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a first surface of the spacers is coupled directly to a first surface of the first panel using an adhesive, wherein a second surface of the spacers substantially opposite to the first surface is coupled directly to a first surface of the second panel using an adhesive. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of openings extending through the second panel allows air to pass through the openings and in a space between the first and second panels such that the air functions as an insulator.