Apparatus, system and methods for structural exerior wall panel building systems

Abstract

An exterior wall panel apparatus and system is disclosed which assists in the rapid construction of manufactured homes and commercial buildings, and which replaces traditional building materials with a full composite system and materials, to extend and increase the protective capabilities of traditional residential, industrial and commercial structures

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An improved exterior wall panel apparatus, comprising:
 a sheathing, said sheathing comprising composite material, said sheathing configured in various shapes and sizes such that said sheathing has a height and width that are substantially greater than its depth, said sheathing having a front sheathing side and a back sheathing side;   a plurality of vertical studs, said plurality of vertical studs comprising composite material, said plurality of vertical studs having a length that is substantially greater than its width and depth, said plurality of vertical studs having a front stud side and a back stud side;   an epoxy, said epoxy located between the back sheathing side and the front stud side of the plurality of vertical studs, such that the combination of said sheathing, said plurality of vertical studs and said epoxy creates a sealed unit which can be used an exterior wall panel for a residential or commercial building.   
     
     
         2 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sheathing material is a fiberglass. 
     
     
         3 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the sheathing material is a fiberglass ballistic armor plate. 
     
     
         4 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the material for the plurality of vertical studs is a fiberglass. 
     
     
         5 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of vertical studs are approximately the same as the length of said sheathing. 
     
     
         6 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one c-channel connector 
     
     
         7 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one c-channel connector is positioned at a head of said exterior wall panel apparatus. 
     
     
         8 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one c-channel connector is positioned at a sill of said exterior wall panel apparatus. 
     
     
         9 . The improved exterior wall panel apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein a continuous air gap is provided along the head of said exterior wall panel apparatus thereby providing a means for air to flow up through the ventilation air gap. 
     
     
         10 . A method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel apparatus using a construction table, said construction table comprising scoring arms, said scoring arms capable of accepting and securing a sheathing, said sheathing comprising composite material, said sheathing configured such that said sheathing has a height and width that are substantially greater than its depth, and having a front sheathing side and a back sheathing side, comprising the steps of:
 Securing said sheathing with said scoring arms;   Allowing for the attachment of at least one vertical stud to said sheathing, said at least one vertical stud comprising composite material, said at least one vertical stud having a length that is substantially greater than its width and depth, and having a front stud side and a back stud side, such that said front stud side of said at least one vertical stud will make contact with said back sheathing side of said sheathing;   Applying an epoxy between said front stud side of said at least one vertical stud and said back sheathing side of said sheathing;   Allowing said epoxy to cure.   
     
     
         11 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 10 , wherein the sheathing material is a fiberglass. 
     
     
         12 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 11 , wherein the sheathing material is a fiberglass ballistic armor plate. 
     
     
         13 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 10 , wherein the material for the plurality of vertical studs is a fiberglass. 
     
     
         14 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of vertical studs are approximately the same as the length of said sheathing. 
     
     
         15 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one c-channel connector. 
     
     
         16 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 15  wherein the at least one c-channel connector is positioned at a head of said exterior wall panel apparatus. 
     
     
         17 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one c-channel connector is positioned at a sill of said exterior wall panel apparatus. 
     
     
         18 . The method for manufacturing an improved exterior wall panel of  claim 10 , further comprising the steps of:
 Allowing for the attachment of at least one horizontal bracing to said sheathing, said at least one horizontal bracing comprising composite material, said at least one horizontal bracing having a length that is substantially greater than its width and depth, and having a front bracing side and a back bracing side, such that said front bracing side of said at least one horizontal bracing will make contact with said back sheathing side of said sheathing;   Applying an epoxy between said front bracing side of said at least one horizontal bracing and said back sheathing side of said sheathing;   Allowing said epoxy to cure.