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 |
|---|---|---|
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 |
*ASTM C-1363 testing per ICFMA/UL(CLEB) Laboratories
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
|
*As per Nudura’s UL/ULC listings **As per American Wood Council DES230