Sustainability

Insulated Concrete Form wall assemblies are durable and capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions, thus requiring less maintenance throughout the structure's life. This strength reduces the need for additional materials, labor and equipment to repair or replace ICF building materials over time. 

The combination of thermal mass from the concrete core and continuous insulation in an ICF system improves building performance by minimizing air leaks, thermal bridging and heat transfer through the wall.  
 
The airtight building envelope reduces the structure’s energy consumption, its carbon footprint, as well as the necessary size of its HVAC equipment. An ICF building maintains the heated or conditioned air longer than other construction methods, avoiding interior temperature fluctuations even in extreme weather, which enables the building’s mechanical systems to heat, cool and ventilate the structure more efficiently.  

Using ICFs as opposed to traditional stick-frame methods cuts the amount of wood used and reduces the negative impact on the environment.

Nudura’s reversible ICF block can be flipped in different configurations and trimmed onsite to decrease waste during the construction process. Additionally, any EPS foam or webbing that is not needed can be reused on another project or recycled. 

The hinged nature of Nudura ICFs allow the forms to fold flat and stack together tightly, which means you can fit more blocks on the truck to reduce the number of shipments and save on freight costs. You’re cutting fuel consumption and carbon emissions while enhancing construction efficiency. You're not shipping air!