What is a Nudura home?

Nudura Insulated concrete forms are energy-efficient construction materials that provide maximum comfort and energy solutions for your entire home. Nudura energy-efficient construction materials provide up to 58% energy savings compared to traditional building methods using wood.

What is Nudura made of?

Nudura Forms consist of two panels of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam that are 2 5/8” (67 mm) in thickness and connected together with our patented web system that is made of 100% recycled material.

How long do ICF homes last?

100 years
How Long Does ICF Last? ICF homes have a lifespan of over 100 years, with minimal maintenance required as the foam will not degrade. It is also important to note that ICF homes can add increased protection during natural disasters.

Are ICF House cheaper to build?

1. ICF construction costs about three to five percent more than a typical new home and land in today’s market (about five to ten percent of house-only construction cost). 2. Relative to standard housing construction practices, ICF construction offers several performance benefits.

How tall are Nudura blocks?

18″ tall. 8′ long. 11 1/4″ wide.

What is the R value of Nudura?

23.59
Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms have a tested R-Value of 23.59.

What are the disadvantages of ICF?

An issue that can arise with ICF is that the walls can be very thick. While this can be beneficial in some situations, in compact areas with limited space, this can be an issue. Particularly in cities, where building space is limited bulky blocks can inhibit ICF building.

What is the best ICF block?

Logix Pro is the flagship line of the Logix ICF series and offers 2 3/4-inch panels which, with a concrete core, make up an R-25 finished wall assembly – top-tier among all major ICF products. The Logix Platinum series is made with graphite polystyrene (GPS).

How thick is Nudura foam?

2 5/8″
Foam thickness is 2 5/8″ on each side, making the overall block width as follows: 4″ core: 9 1/4″

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Why do you need to use nudura concrete forms?

Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) provide you with superior energy efficiency, consistency in performance, and lower utility costs over the lifespan of your home versus traditional building methods.

How to build a nudura ICF wall system?

Here we offer tips, details, and specification guidelines to help you build with the Nudura wall system. Use these tools to learn more about our innovative products and how to incorporate ICFs into any imaginable project.

What can I do with the nudura design library?

Design professionals, such as engineers and architects, can take advantage of the free resources available in our design library. Here we offer tips, details, and specification guidelines to help you build with the Nudura wall system.

What is the thermal mass of nudura concrete?

NUDURA ICF Products allow mechanical equipment to heat and cool the structure more efficiently. The Thermal mass that is created with NUDURA ICF Products and concrete can offer R-Values of up to R-50; Largest Standard Form on the market – 8’ X 18” (12 sq. ft of wall area in one step).