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.
Nudura Insulated Concrete Form walls can withstand winds of up to 250 mph (402 kph), ensuring that your home or building maintains its structural integrity in extreme weather conditions. The resiliency of an ICF wall system comes from the steel-reinforced concrete core held in place by dual-sided continuous insulation. Nudura ICFs come in a range of core sizes, providing 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) of concrete to stand between you and the elements. Compared to traditional wood framing with only soft bat insulation and a wood frame as protection, Insulated Concrete Form walls are far superior for long-term durability.
Don't wait until the next wildfire to start thinking about the fire resistance of your home or building. Shield your structure from the start by using Insulated Concrete Form construction. As a form of passive fire protection, Nudura ICFs have a fire protection rating of up to 4 hours compared to wood-framing with only a 45-minute rating. Those precious moments could be the difference between life and death during an evacuation due to the spread of flames.
Walls built with Insulated Concrete Forms protect structures and their occupants from the threat of tornadoes, hurricanes and severe storms. Nudura ICF wall systems provide impact resistance from wind-blown debris and superior anchorage to resist extreme winds and seismic forces due to the concrete core and steel reinforcements. See how Nudura ICF systems comply with prevailing building and design requirements with rigorous testing.
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. This safety feature is accessible by building a safe room, storm shelter or entire safe home with Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms.
