Nudura Vs. Wood
Tariffs, environmental constraints, and a booming construction market have driven up framing lumber costs without improving its quality, value, or resilience, leaving home builders to bear the financial burden. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) offer a cost-competitive, durable, energy-efficient, and readily available alternative, providing homeowners with superior comfort and long-term value at a lower cost than traditional wood framing.
COMPARING 
vs. WOOD FRAMING
Comfort and Quiet |
Nudura |
Wood Frames |
|---|---|---|
Comfort and QuietCalculated R-Value |
NuduraR-23.59 (RSI 4.16, U-Value 0.24) |
Wood FramesR-11 to R-19 (RSI 1.94 – 3.35, U-Value 0.52 – 0.30)
|
Comfort and QuietTested R-Value of Wall* |
NuduraR-24.1 (RSI 4.25, U-Value 0.24) |
Wood FramesR-15.2 (RSI 2.68, U-Value 0.37) |
Comfort and QuietReduced Heating & Cooling Cost |
NuduraYes |
Wood FramesNo |
Comfort and QuietThermal Mass |
Nuduraup to 75 lbs/sq.ft. (3.59kPa) |
Wood Frames2 lbs/sq.ft. (0.10kPa) |
Comfort and QuietTypical Air Leakage |
Nudura1.11 ACH |
Wood Frames3.36 ACH |
Comfort and QuietSound Dampening |
NuduraEffective |
Wood FramesMinimum |
Comfort and Quiet |
Nudura |
Wood Frames |
|---|---|---|
Comfort and QuietBearing Capacity Top of Wall |
Nudura41800plf (60192kg/m)*
|
Wood Frames5404plf (8041kg/m)**
|
Comfort and QuietWind Capacity |
Nudura250mph (402kph)
|
Wood Frames90mph (145kph)
|
Comfort and QuietFire Rating |
Nudura4+ Hours*
|
Wood Frames45 mins
|
Comfort and QuietFlying Debris Protection
|
NuduraAssured
|
Wood FramesMinimal
|
Comfort and QuietDefends Against Termites & Pest Intrusion
|
NuduraYes
|
Wood FramesNo
|
Comfort and QuietInterior Finish Nail Pop
|
NuduraNo
|
Wood FramesYes
|
Comfort and QuietWood Split & Warp
|
NuduraNo
|
Wood FramesYes
|
Comfort and QuietRisk for Mould Growth & Rot
|
NuduraNone
|
Wood FramesHigh Risk
|
Did you know?
Nudura ICF can save you up to 60% on your heating and cooling bills!
