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Build Smarter, Not Harder:
Why ICF Construction Is Revolutionizing the Industry for General Contractors

Whether you are considering insulated concrete forms (ICF) for a foundation or your next full project, ICF can save time, help you control costs, and build an energy-efficient, high-performance building.

Check out these advantages of ICF:

Control Your Schedule — Your crew can be trained to self-install, allowing you to use fewer subcontractors, save time and keep your project on schedule. If you’d like to reduce the number of subcontractors on your project, Atlantic Builders Supply offers training for members of your crew. We’ll put our expertise to work for you to ensure that your team can install forms, giving you greater control over your project schedule, lowering your administrative costs and even reduce the number of coffee cups to pick up on the job site!

Fewer Steps to Completion — The Nudura® ICF wall system allows you to complete six building steps with one product, eliminating the need to install insulation, air barriers and vapor barriers. The Nudura System delivers safe, durable, energy-efficient buildings and homes in a time-saving process that combines these steps:

  1. Form system
  2. Wall structure
  3. Insulation
  4. Air barrier
  5. Vapor barrier
  6. Interior/exterior finish anchorage

Structural Performance Advantages — ICF construction delivers exceptional structural performance, enhancing the durability and longevity of a building.

  1. Strength: Rebar reinforcement creates a robust and load-bearing structure with resistance to wind, seismic activity and soil pressure.
  2. Insulation: ICF is part of an energy-efficient building envelope and contributes to consistent indoor temperatures and reduced energy consumption. Lower level spaces can be used year-round.
  3. Soundproofing: ICF walls offer excellent soundproofing properties, creating quieter and more comfortable indoor environments.
  4. Moisture Resistance: The combination of concrete combined with the EPS construction of the forms provides both a vapor barrier and an air barrier. ICF foundations resist moisture infiltration, minimizing the risk of water damage, mold and deterioration over time.
  5. Fire Resistance: The concrete core of ICF walls has excellent fire-resistant properties, enhancing overall building durability and safety.

Sustainable Building – The use of ICF supports sustainable building practices, which are often recognized in green building certification programs like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). ICF construction generates less waste compared to traditional building methods. The forms are cut to size on-site, and excess materials can often be recycled. ICF buildings have a longer lifespan and require less frequent repairs and replacements. This durability reduces the long-term consumption of materials and resources. Also, by lowering the energy required for heating and cooling, ICF buildings help reduce the overall carbon footprint over the life of the structure.

Boost Efficiency and Quality:
Why Concrete Contractors Prefer Nudura® ICF Forms

Using the best, most technologically advanced forms for ICF construction can result in better outcomes for concrete contractors.  When foundations and buildings are built with Nudura forms, there are many advantages:

Ease of Installation – There are many features of the Nudura wall system that make installation easier than other forms, including:

  • Durable Hinged Design: Nudura ICFs feature a unique hinged web design that allows forms to be shipped flat and expanded on-site, reducing shipping costs and storage space. This design simplifies the installation process.
  • Interlocking System: The forms have a secure interlocking system, ensuring easy alignment and stability during construction, reducing the likelihood of form displacement during concrete pouring.

Structural Integrity — Nudura ICFs provide a stable and robust formwork that securely holds the concrete in place during the pour and curing process. High-quality Nudura forms reduce the risk of displacement or blowouts, ensuring a consistent and uniform concrete core.

  • Strong Web Design: Nudura ICFs have reinforced webs that provide exceptional strength and support for the concrete core, ensuring the integrity of the structure during and after the pour.
  • High-Quality Materials: Made from high-quality expanded polystyrene (EPS), Nudura forms maintain their shape and strength under the pressure of concrete pouring.

Speed and Efficiency – Nudura forms offer several features that contribute to greater speed and efficiency during a concrete pour.

  • Larger Forms: Nudura offers larger form units, which cover more area with fewer blocks. This reduces the number of joints and the time required for assembly, speeding up the construction process.
  • Streamlined Processes: Contractors familiar with Nudura forms can streamline their pour process, leveraging their experience to complete projects more efficiently.
  • No forms to remove:  Nudura ICF forms are designed to stay in place after the concrete core has cured.  The form removal step of the process is completely eliminated.

Proven Track Record — With a proven product like Nudura ICF, contractors can expect predictable and high-quality results, ensuring project timelines and budgets are maintained.

  • Industry Reputation: Nudura has a strong reputation in the ICF industry, known for the quality and reliability of their products. Contractors can trust that they are using a well-established and respected brand.
  • Technical Support: Contractors can benefit from Nudura’s technical support services, providing assistance with project planning, installation, and troubleshooting.