Composite wall construction

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention concerns a composite wall structure formed of molded inner or outer wall panels or both secured together as a unit by cross tie brackets which hold the panels in proper aligned position incorporating a pre-plumb structure support member.
The panels are stacked on one or both sides of a frame work formed by structural members arranged in spaced vertical position to align and support the stacked wall panels.
The space between the wall panels can be filled with a hardenable, bonding material which adheres under pressure to the inner roughened surfaces of the preformed panels which secures the panels and reinforcing structure in a rigid composite wall.
The wall structure that is formed is exceedingly strong in all direction and provides an excellent building adjunct for residential, commercial and industrial construction.
The wall structure may be provided with an exterior surface panel resistant to weather which can have any desirable outer surface finish including real brick or ceramic tile or the like.
The inner panels can be finished to provide any suitable surface decor.
A wall thus formed is very strong in compression and can be used as a load bearing member for multi-storied buildings.
Depending upon the nature of the materials used, the wall has considerably better insulating qualities than conventional walls of concrete, cinder block, solid brick, brick and frame or the like.
The key to the present wall structure lies in the cross tie members or brackets which are multi-functional.
The brackets are formed at each end to closely fit the edge joint structure formed in the upper peripheral edge of each panel.
Thus, when the bracket is in position, the panels are held to prevent them from moving either inward or outward.
In addition, a portion of the body of the bracket which is formed from thin sheet material is arranged vertical while the remaining center portion is recessed to fit the width of the columns or studs forming the core or reinforcing structure