NUDURA is an insulated concrete form (ICF) building system made of two layers of foam insulation held together by ties that create hollow blocks. These blocks are stacked like building blocks and filled with concrete to create solid, insulated walls. NUDURA walls have superior structural, thermal, moisture, and acoustic performance compared to traditional wood-framed walls. They are also more resistant to fire, wind, flooding, and damage from elements like dry rot or termites. NUDURA construction combines framing, insulating, and wrapping a building into one process for faster, easier construction.

2. What is NUDURA ? NUDURA, commonly known as an insulated concrete form, is comprised of two layers of foam insulation Insulated material is usually manufactured of expanded or extruded polystyrene (EPS) Two layers of insulation are held together with webbing or ties creating a hollow block which acts as a form for a steel reinforced concrete center Ties within NUDURA keep rebar placement firm during pouring of concrete Resulting blocks are stacked like building blocks through interlock placement Concrete is poured within the hollow form to create a solid 4” to 8” core The result is a solid insulated wall assembly with good thermal resistance

3. NUDURA construction takes framing, insulating and wrapping a building and ties it all into one process Almost any finish can be applied to the inside and outside of NUDURA There are virtually NO design limitations when building with NUDURA

4. Radius Flooring or Roof Decks Pool Gable

5. Webbing and fastening strips provide a face on the NUDURA form to fasten internal and external finishes Webbing is usually produced of polypropylene which will not deteriorate over time when embedded in concrete

6. Once concrete is placed in a NUDURA form, the wall becomes airtight. The performance – structural, thermal, moisture, acoustic, of a NUDURA wall is in most cases superior to a wood or steel framed wall (up to 3X more sound resistant than a typical wood frame) Designed to withstand high wind, fire, elements, and the test of time

7. When building with NUDURA, you can breath easier knowing the air quality of a NUDURA home is better than the outside air.

8. Resulting structure is very strong and easily exceeds code requirements for tornado and hurricane prone areas up to 9X stronger than a typical wood frame structure can withstand 250 mph winds Most homeowners have found that building with a NUDURA system resulted in, reduced day to day costs, lower insurance premiums while at the same time increased the resale value

9. Energy Efficiency Lack of thermal bridging, thermal mass, and air tightness are real, measurable and significant benefits of NUDURA Up to 70% heating cost savings Thermal resistance of R22 (6” form unit) with performance running up to R50 Thermal performance of an assembled wall can be double that of a typical wood framed wall, dependant on certain climatic conditions Up to 9X more resistant to thermal bridging than a typical wood framed home

10. Water Vapor Transmission Can sustain flooding with no structural damage NUDURA as a high mass substrate is not susceptible to: Dry rot Termites Mold

11. Fire / Flammability Resistance Up to 4x more fire resistant than a typical wood framed wall Non-combustible self extinguishing construction Concrete core provides a fire resistance rating of up to 4 hours. Rating is based on how long you can safely get out of the building. Stick frame rating is 20 minutes

12. Save on Labor Costs NUDURA is designed for speed. You can realize up to 50% savings compared to OTHER ICFs on labor building the framework of your home with NUDURA. You can save even more, compared to building a typical wood framed wall. Overall cost is within 5-7%. Reduced Maintenance Conventional construction is prone to maintenance problems such as drywall pops and basement leaks. Building with NUDURA solves these problems, and gives you a stronger, more durable, and more energy efficient home. Save on Sub-Trades Use NUDURA and you won’t need to sub-contract out the foundation. Less delays, and less costs.

13. What are the costs? This will compound itself each year that energy costs rise along with the added benefits of comfort, security, sound performance, resale value, etc Why would you consider anything else? 50% savings $72 $145 Energy $29/month less $1,595 $1,624 Monthly Cost 20% savings $48 $60 Insurance .15% tax rate $312 $300 Taxes 7.5% interest $1,163 $1,119 P & I 4.0% more $208,000 $200,000 Purchase Price Comments Concrete House Standard Wood Frame

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