Wall panel systems and methods of construction

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for a wall system, the wall system comprising: one or more wall panels, each defining at least one connecting feature defined in at least one perimeter of the wall panel, each connecting feature configured to connect an adjacent wall panel; and at least one of the one or more wall panels comprising one or more features arranged in a framing layout, the one or more features configured for engagement with at least one framing member. A method for constructing a wall system comprises defining one or more features arranged in a framing layout in a wall panel; and insertably securing the wall panel with at least one framing member according to the framing layout

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wall system, comprising:
 one or more wall panels, each defining at least one connecting feature defined in at least one perimeter of the wall panel, each connecting feature configured to connect an adjacent wall panel; and   at least one of the one or more wall panels comprising one or more features arranged in a framing layout, the one or more features configured for engagement with at least one framing member.   
     
     
         2 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the one or more wall panels comprising lightweight high-impact plastic insulation. 
     
     
         3 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the one or more wall panels comprising expanded polypropylene. 
     
     
         4 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein a structural frame is defined by the at least one framing members. 
     
     
         5 . The wall system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more wall panels comprise a first wall panel and a second wall panel; wherein a frame comprises at least one of the framing members inserted in at least one of the features, the frame positioned between the first wall panel and the second wall panel and connecting the first wall panel to the second wall panel. 
     
     
         6 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the wall system attachable at a wall frame. 
     
     
         7 . The wall system of  claim 6 , the wall frame comprising a post and beam structure. 
     
     
         8 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the one or more wall panels comprising a first wall panel sealingly joined to a second wall panel to reduce permeation of air and vapour therebetween. 
     
     
         9 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the one or more wall panels being a single wall panel comprising one or more features arranged in a framing layout, the one or more features configured for engagement with at least one framing member. 
     
     
         10 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the connecting feature comprising a click-and-lock feature and each wall panel comprising a locking feature defined at a perimeter of the wall panel, the locking feature configured to receive, in a tight fit, a locking component connectible to an adjacent wall panel. 
     
     
         11 . The wall system of  claim 1 , the locking component comprising a moulded dogbone-shaped component and the locking feature comprising a moulded groove shaped to receive the moulded dogbone-shaped component. 
     
     
         12 . A method for constructing a wall system, the method comprising:
 bending a wall panel to expand at least one receiving member defined in the wall panel; and   inserting a framing member in at least one of the receiving members.   
     
     
         13 . A method for constructing a wall system, the method comprising:
 defining one or more features arranged in a framing layout in a wall panel; and   insertably securing the wall panel with at least one framing member according to the framing layout.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising removably securing the wall panel with an adjacent wall panel at a perimeter of the wall panel. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising insertably engaging a second wall panel with the at least one framing member, the wall panel and the second wall panel opposingly disposed. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising sealingly joining the wall panel with the adjacent wall panel.