Building with Insulated Concrete Forms allows the benefits of concrete construction to be realized without sacrificing the aesthetics that we have come to expect with other types of construction. Listed below are many of the positive characteristics achieved through the use of ICF’s.
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- Energy Efficiency – Nudura ICFs consist of two panels of 2 5/8” polystyrene panels that have a rating of R-22.5. When combined with the thermal mass of the concrete, ICF walls have the ability to reach a performance level of R-38 or greater. This allows the homeowner to save up to 50% on their heating and cooling.
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- Comfort – Concrete homes built with Insulated Concrete Forms can provide up to *9X greater Comfort. Outside cold can easily travel through a typical wood-framed wall causing thermal bridging, creating uncomfortable cold spots inside your home. NUDURA concrete homes offer superior performance when it comes to thermal bridging, resulting in even temperatures throughout your home with reduced drafts and cold spots
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- Durability - Compared to traditional building methods like wood or steel framed walls, ICF’s provides much greater durability and strength. NUDURA® Walls can better withstand Mother Nature’s worst – especially in high wind areas that are prone to hurricanes and tornadoes, withstanding wind speeds of up to 250mph.
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- Fire Resistance – Insulated concrete forms can provide up to four times the fire protection of a standard wood-framed wall. NUDURA® Insulated Concrete Form walls are built with steel reinforced concrete and a non toxic fire retardant expanded polystyrene foam
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- Sound Resistance - NUDURA’s double foam insulated concrete core acts as an effective sound barrier, filtering out unwanted noise, dampening sound vibrations and ensuring a serene and comfortable ambience within your home.
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