Nudura Blog

08/19/2022

Did you know that you can build insulated concrete form swimming pools? ICFs improve in-ground swimming pools' energy efficiency and durability and speed of construction.

08/12/2022

With global warming creating hotter summers across North America, here are some big and small changes that could help boost your home’s energy efficiency

03/23/2023

This blog post will empower you with information about insulated concrete forms as an exterior wall option and the questions to ask your design/build team so you can make informed decisions and push for the elements you want in your home.

02/24/2023

There are many advantages to designing your own home. Gone are the builder-basic styles, layouts that don’t work for your family, and exteriors you can’t tell apart from your neighbors’. Check out these pro tips to start planning your dream home.

02/17/2023

The planning process is one of the most exciting parts of a home renovation project. With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, now’s the time to dream big and get ready. Whether it’s a basement makeover, a pool addition, or even building a new house from scratch, here are some tips to get started.

03/15/2023

What if an impending hurricane or tornado did not have to mean total destruction? Building or reinforcing structures wit1h resiliency in mind is the answer to ensure that properties and occupants are safe in the face of extreme weather. Resilient design is the process of designing buildings, landscapes, and entire neighborhoods to mitigate the impact of environmental and external hazards and maintain livable conditions.

04/14/2022

A building designed and constructed using ICFs will have a smaller environmental footprint than a traditional CMU or wood-frame building while being safer and more durable. ICF structures have the same design versatility as other building methods so you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for performance. ICF construction is highly adaptive and not limited to any building format or architectural style, therefore their use in unique home or buildings is only limited by one’s imagination.

10/21/2021

Nudura ICFs for exterior wall construction offer maximum design flexibility with interlocking forms that can be custom cut to the shape or radius you specify and are ideal for single or multi-story projects with tall, retaining, or load-bearing walls.

02/09/2023

Nudura ICFs can accommodate virtually any design and exterior finish to create the beautiful façade that the owner is seeking whether for residential or commercial purposes. Here are some of the most popular cladding options that can be used with ICFs

06/24/2021

Here, we break down the most inspiring trends in materials, construction, and building philosophies we’re excited about in 2021.

07/11/2022

Nudura has an ICF training introductory course that quickly increases your confidence in working with ICF solutions. If you haven’t already registered or completed your course, here are the top 5 reasons to complete an ICF training course.

05/21/2022

You can use Nudura to build as high as you please and as the building gets taller, the thickness of the wall will increase. Read more!

04/21/2021

Do you know that Nudura ICF walls have a high storage capacity with a low thermal conductivity that reduces energy loss?

05/09/2023

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) technology incorporates micro and/or macro synthetic or steel fibers into the concrete mix itself for added resistance to deterioration

07/07/2022

Questions about how to install an ICF system are quite common, even among experienced builders and contractors who may be interested in exploring the technology for the first time.

Did you know that you can build insulated concrete form swimming pools? ICFs improve in-ground swimming pools' energy efficiency and durability and speed of construction.

With global warming creating hotter summers across North America, here are some big and small changes that could help boost your home’s energy efficiency

This blog post will empower you with information about insulated concrete forms as an exterior wall option and the questions to ask your design/build team so you can make informed decisions and push for the elements you want in your home.

There are many advantages to designing your own home. Gone are the builder-basic styles, layouts that don’t work for your family, and exteriors you can’t tell apart from your neighbors’. Check out these pro tips to start planning your dream home.

The planning process is one of the most exciting parts of a home renovation project. With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, now’s the time to dream big and get ready. Whether it’s a basement makeover, a pool addition, or even building a new house from scratch, here are some tips to get started.

With the climate crisis creating more severe weather events across North America, having a house that can stand up to the worst nature has to offer is more important than ever. Whether it’s tornados, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes, you want to know that you and your family are safe and protected.

Amid the ever-changing housing market, many homeowners are opting to build their own home to create a space that perfectly suits their lifestyle and their family’s needs. Custom homes also enable you to choose your dream finishes and styles.

If you’re building a new home, safety and comfort are typically the top priorities. From there, aesthetics, energy-efficiency, and cost are secondary factors. Therefore, it is critical that your architect and contractor are prioritizing building beyond code and utilizing materials that will ensure the longevity and durability of the structure in any and all weather conditions, making it “futureproof”.

Did you know that ICFs can also be used for much more than home foundations? The highly versatile material can be custom cut to the shape or radius you specify, making it ideal for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Here are just a few of the many innovative examples.

Home energy retrofits can range from quick modifications like resealing windows and doors to full overhauls of appliances and major heating and cooling systems. These steps will lower your energy bills, reduce your effect on the environment and increase the comfort of your home.

Don’t wait until a natural disaster strikes your town to take action to reinforce your home. There are precautionary steps you can begin now to ensure the utmost protection of your residential structure and your family in the event of severe weather.

Mexico Beach was flattened by Hurricane Michael and amongst the devastating destruction, one home stood upright on stilts above all the apocalyptic destruction, appearing largely unscathed and shining majestically in the sun.

Home trends are about more than good design and aesthetics – they’re about creating spaces that reflect our values and are more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.

If you are currently in the market to build your own custom home, then insulated concrete forms (ICF) technology for residential construction ensures your dream house is also environmentally friendly.

Over the past decade, the growing trend in the construction industry has been the demand for durable, energy-efficient concrete homes built using the advanced system of pre-assembled, interlocking insulated concrete forms (ICFs). Popular for their solidity and durability, homeowners are choosing them also because of their high design flexibility.

Homes built with Nudura will provide superior energy efficiency, consistency in performance, and lower utility over the lifespan compare to traditional building methods like wood.

Nudura, a leader in building with insulated concrete forms (ICFs), the real estate industry is all a buzz about the rise in popularity of ICF built homes due to the long-term value this building method can bring to a home. As a result, these homes are becoming more lucrative options for buyers, investors, and the real estate industry.

Tornadoes and other natural calamities are becoming more frequent every year due to the drastic changes in climate.

To simplify the ICF home-building process, Nudura has created a set of ready-to-use ICF house plans in a range of floor plans and styles to find the best ICF design for you and your family. Nudura’s ICF building plans include...

With increases in extreme winds and weather occurrences, when you're looking to design a new house, you should consider constructing it with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) to enhance the strength and resiliency of your home.

Hurricane-resistant construction is feasible, so it is important that homeowners along the coasts and in other disaster-prone areas investigate durable building materials to safeguard themselves, their loved ones and their houses. One of the easiest ways to build a disaster-resilient home is with insulated concrete forms, or ICFs.

As we remember the lives lost and damage caused by Hurricane Michael 5 years ago, let's also work together to build more resilient communities that can weather future storms.

What if an impending hurricane or tornado did not have to mean total destruction? Building or reinforcing structures wit1h resiliency in mind is the answer to ensure that properties and occupants are safe in the face of extreme weather. Resilient design is the process of designing buildings, landscapes, and entire neighborhoods to mitigate the impact of environmental and external hazards and maintain livable conditions.

A building designed and constructed using ICFs will have a smaller environmental footprint than a traditional CMU or wood-frame building while being safer and more durable. ICF structures have the same design versatility as other building methods so you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for performance. ICF construction is highly adaptive and not limited to any building format or architectural style, therefore their use in unique home or buildings is only limited by one’s imagination.

Nudura ICFs for exterior wall construction offer maximum design flexibility with interlocking forms that can be custom cut to the shape or radius you specify and are ideal for single or multi-story projects with tall, retaining, or load-bearing walls.

Nudura ICFs can accommodate virtually any design and exterior finish to create the beautiful façade that the owner is seeking whether for residential or commercial purposes. Here are some of the most popular cladding options that can be used with ICFs

Here, we break down the most inspiring trends in materials, construction, and building philosophies we’re excited about in 2021.

Building a net-zero structure is an ambitious goal but designing to this caliber is not as complicated as it might sound. Constructing with energy efficiency in mind takes co-ordination between all the project team members and product research to determine the most long-lasting and cost-effective methods to achieve the necessary standards. While insulation is not the sole contributor to a net-zero building, insulated concrete form (ICF) technology.

To go beyond net-zero, or to become net positive, a building needs to generate more energy than it uses each year. According to Howland Green, this “raises the bar” in development, not only with regards to ensuring a clean ecological footprint but also in terms of economic efficiency by reducing energy-related costs with less-efficient buildings.

While your design plans do not have to be done specifically for our forms, it helps accelerate the construction process if the modular dimensions of the form unit are considered. However, Nudura ICFs are flexible enough to adapt to an existing design.

At Nudura, we will still receive questions or comments about how ICFs, as shape-molded forms, can satisfy architects’ custom designs. We know that every building comes with many sets of circumstances and different conditions that may require a specialty block or two.

Do you know that Nudura ICF walls have a high storage capacity with a low thermal conductivity that reduces energy loss?

Tornadoes and other natural calamities are becoming more frequent every year due to the drastic changes in climate.

COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends.

ICFs offer a cost-effective approach to curved walls with continuous insulation and resistance to extreme weather.

Let's see what ChatGPT, the leading AI tool, has to say about the benefits of insulated concrete forms.

If your goal is to be more sustainable and achieve net zero energy on your building, ICF construction minimizes thermal transfer that comes with using conventional framing methods.

Nudura has an ICF training introductory course that quickly increases your confidence in working with ICF solutions. If you haven’t already registered or completed your course, here are the top 5 reasons to complete an ICF training course.

You can use Nudura to build as high as you please and as the building gets taller, the thickness of the wall will increase. Read more!

Do you know that Nudura ICF walls have a high storage capacity with a low thermal conductivity that reduces energy loss?

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) technology incorporates micro and/or macro synthetic or steel fibers into the concrete mix itself for added resistance to deterioration

Questions about how to install an ICF system are quite common, even among experienced builders and contractors who may be interested in exploring the technology for the first time.

One main reason why ICF has become popular among builders is that there is virtually no learning curve.

If you’re a subcontractor investigating plumbing, HVAC, and/or electrical work with insulated concrete forms, this blog post is for you. We talked to 5 experienced tradesmen to get their insight on what it is like working with ICF compared to wood-frame and concrete block buildings. You can hear more of their testimonials in this video.

With lumber prices spiking over 170% since April 2020 due to the pandemic, builders and developers are searching for solutions to keep profitability up and homes affordable. One attractive option to consider is working with wood alternatives, like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs).

No, ICFs are not only used for basements. Just like this misconception, there are several other myths that persist. Learn more!

Our double-foam insulated concrete forms serve as an effective sound barrier and dampens sound vibrations from unwanted outside noise, such as traffic, trains, and neighbors so that rooms are 3 times sounder resistant than a typical wood-framed wall.

Tornadoes and other natural calamities are becoming more frequent every year due to the drastic changes in climate.

As a business owner, I must look at the pros and cons of any product or system from multiple perspectives. They have to be efficient for my installers, my company, and for my customers. ICFs hit on all of those. There’s nothing around that’s better.

To remain competitive, contractors and builders need to keep up with the latest design trends, including sustainability and energy efficiency. At the same time, they have to make sure costs remain low, especially when it comes to labor and materials.