Wall systems built with Nudura® Insulated Concrete Forms are designed to withstand Mother Nature’s worst so your building is more resistant to high winds, flying debris, seismic forces and fire.
Walls built with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) protect structures and their occupants from the threat of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe storms. Nudura ICF wall systems provide impact resistance from wind-blown debris and superior anchorage to resist extreme winds and seismic forces. See how Nudura ICF systems comply with prevailing building and design requirements with rigorous testing.
In seismic areas, life safety and structural resilience are top priorities. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are used to construct highly durable, earthquake resistant buildings that enable structures to meet and exceed stringent building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC), National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) and Eurocode 8. By combining the strength of concrete, energy efficiency of continuous insulation and advanced engineering, Nudura ICFs help minimize structural damage and safeguard lives during seismic events.
To construct reliable seismic proof buildings, design teams need building materials tested to the highest industry standards. Nudura’s cutting-edge, patent-protected design is fully tested and certified to meet the ASTM E2126 standard.
This rigorous in-plane shear testing demonstrates our ability to handle severe seismic design requirements. Our ICF walls deliver the ductile performance necessary to withstand both in-plane and out-of-plane seismic loads. This makes Nudura highly applicable for projects requiring Special Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls (SRCSW).
A comprehensive earthquake proof building design must account for secondary structural failures. Nudura ICF walls are engineered to endure and resist progressive collapse. Our concrete forms comply with established safety criteria, including Department of Defense (DoD) standards UFC 4-010-01 and UFC 4-023-03 and EN 1991-1-7 (Eurocode 1: Accidental Actions), ensuring that multi-story structures maintain their integrity and remain standing when it matters most.
As natural disasters grow more frequent, the threat of weather damage moves even closer to home. This map shows the financial costs of just some of the natural disasters that occurred in the US and Canada in 2024. Aside from the economic impact, dangerous weather conditions also put human lives at risk.
According to FEMA, having a safe room can provide "near-absolute protection" from injury or death caused by extreme winds. You can achieve this safety feature by building a safe room, storm shelter or entire structure with Insulated Concrete Forms and Nudura Deck.
Nudura ICF walls are tested to resist winds up to 250 mph and debris impacts up to 100 mph per FEMA 320/361 and ICC-500 standards. Key performance attributes:
