Why

  • Nudura's high-tech insulated concrete forms revolutionized the building industry, streamlining construction processes. Rocky Mountain ICF proudly offers these industry leading ICF forms.
  • Nudura ICF enhances efficiency for designers and builders, offering superior thermal resistance, even temperatures throughout the structure, and up to 60% annual energy cost savings for owners.
  • Acting as an effective sound barrier, Nudura ICFs dampen unwanted outside noise, providing a quieter indoor environment.
  • ICF walls feature reinforced concrete and fire-retardant EPS, boasting a fire protection rating for up to 4 hours—quadruple a typical wood-frame home.
  • With high impact resistance and engineering for 250 mph winds, Nudura ICFs ensure safety and durability. The embedded roof/truss anchor system offers better wind uplift resistance and lower life cycle costs.

COMPARING vs. WOOD FRAMING

Comfort and Quiet

Nudura

Wood Frames

Calculated R-Value

R-23.59 (RSI 4.16, U-Value 0.24)

R-11 to R-19 (RSI 1.94 - 3.35, U-Value 0.52 - 0.30)

Tested R-Value of Wall*

R-24.1 (RSI 4.25, U-Value 0.24)

R-15.2 (RSI 2.68, U-Value 0.37)

Reduced Heating & Cooling Cost

Yes

No

Thermal Mass

up to 75 lbs/sq.ft. (3.59kPa)

2 lbs/sq.ft. (0.10kPa)

Typical Air Leakage

1.11 ACH

3.36 ACH

Sound Dampening

Effective

Minimum

*ASTM C-1363 testing per ICFMA/UL(CLEB) Laboratories

Comfort and Quiet

Nudura

Wood Frames

Bearing Capacity Top of Wall

41800plf (60192kg/m)*

5404plf (8041kg/m)**

Wind Capacity

250mph (402kph)

90mph (145kph)

Fire Rating

4+ Hours*

45 mins

Flying Debris Protection

Assured

Minimal

Defends Against Termites & Pest Intrusion

Yes

No

Interior Finish Nail Pop

No

Yes

Wood Split & Warp

No

Yes

Risk for Mould Growth & Rot

None

High Risk

*As per Nudura’s UL/ULC listings **As per American Wood Council DES230