“Structures with ICFs are protected against all but the most inconceivable tornadoes and hurricanes…”
“Structures with ICFs are protected against all but the most inconceivable tornadoes and hurricanes, whereas structures made with wood would be decimated under the same conditions”, says Ken Taft, an architect with Bobby Cox Companies, who’s worked with NUDURA’s ICFs...
Net Zero School
This Net Zero school in Kentucky was built out of Insulated Concrete Forms from Nudura, supplied by Holdfast Technologies.
Movie theater owners choose to build with ICF because of its sound insulation properties..
Movie theater owners choose to build with ICF because of its sound insulation properties Have you been to a movie theater - when your film gets quiet, you can hear the film playing next door? That will not happen with ICF walls. Harkins Theatres, based in Scottsdale,...
Continue building during cold winter months? YES.
"The rule of thumb is that if the concrete can be kept above 40°F for 24 hours, it will reach design strength... The reason insulation matters on cold-weather pours is because concrete hydration is exo-thermic. That is, the chemical reaction between the water and...
J. Morrow Construction chooses Nudura ICF from Holdfast. See why.
Jeremiah from J Morrow Construction in Central Indiana builds almost exclusively with Nudura ICF from Holdfast. Jeremiah believes that Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms are far superior to anything else on the market and in combination with Holdfast's customer support,...
Today, any house plan can be adapted to ICF construction.
“Today, any house plan can be adapted to ICF construction. The ICF form is adaptable: slopes, curves or any other option you create for construction which means the aesthetic appeal doesn’t have to be sacrificed in order to achieve energy efficiency.” - Keven Rector,...
NUDURA ICF Twin Houses
Meet Jeremiah Morrow. He's a builder in central Indiana who builds almost exclusively with NUDURA ICF. He's had a long-term partnership with Holdfast as his NUDURA supplier. He's using NUDURA on these twin houses that he's building for two brothers. The houses are...
New Cumberland Trace Elementary gets a strong foundation.
Victor Kunitsa and his team at Olympic Construction (based in Lexington, KY), have been hard at work on New Cumberland Trace Elementary, in Bowling Green, KY. The local TV station just did an update on the progress....
TRU by Hilton build with Nudura ICF
This TRU Hotel by Hilton was build with Nudura ICF. Brad Grose, CEO of Alpha Construction, and Samantha Dean, the hotel's GM, will tell you why building with Nudura ICF is superior to traditonal construction methods....
ICF walls can achieve up to a 60% energy savings.
According to a Thermal study by CLEB Laboratories, ICF walls can achieve up to a 60% energy savings. "During the most extreme cold conditions, an ICF wall can save between $140 and $190 per month in equivalent electrical consumption when compared to a traditionally...
Safe room for the City of Muldraugh
The City of Muldraugh, Kentucky, is planning for safety in case of a tornado. They constructed this safe room that is built to FEMA's highest standards. It is designed to keep up to 1000 people safe during an EF5 tornado. A large part of the structure's strength comes...
An energy efficient school in Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Warren County School District, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, set energy efficiency and conservation as a top priority for new construction in the school district. That's why the architectural firm of Sherman Carter Barnhart turned to Nudura ICF for construction of...
First pour
The Concrete Couple are pouring the First Floor walls of their dream home. Great Job Guys and Gal. Looking Good!!! This NUDURA ICF Installer is out of Ottawa, OH. Let us know if we can get you connected with them for your dream home project?
This home, built with ICF, withstood Hurricane Sandy back in 2012.
This home, built with ICF, withstood Hurricane Sandy back in 2012. This family took refuge in their grandparent's ICF home, while their home, right next door, was completely detroyed. Here's their story, by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc (FLASH)....
The Curly House
The Curly House, in West Sussex, England, is an amazing architectural accomplishment. And it gets even more amazing when you know what's behind the architecture. The house, built using Nudura insulated concrete forms (ICF), meets Passivhaus principles, combining high...
Nudura Foundation vs. Traditional
Even though an entire home made of Nudura ICF can provide maximum strength and energy savings, some people choose to build only their foundations with ICF. Reasons to choose an ICF foundation: 1. ICFs help to keep the basement cool in summer and maintain warmth on...
Beyond Net Zero building
This building made of Nudura ICF is Beyond Net Zero (BNZ) - so efficient it produces more energy than it consumes and also reduces its carbon footprint. To make their buildings BNZ, Howland Green, an Ontario based company, uses these features: - Enhanced insulated...
Nudura ICF, withstood Hurricane Michael
This house, built with Nudura ICF, withstood Hurricane Michael and its 160 mph wind. Before you build your new home or commercial building, learn more about smarter, stronger and more efficient ways of building. More information about Sand Palace of Mexico Beach at...
ICF Basement
NUDURA Insulated Concrete Forms are ideal for building comfortable, dry basements. Here are some pictures from a great basement completed by The Concrete Couple LLC.
Nudura ICF products got in the top 100!
Nudura ICF products got in the top 100! https://www.probuilder.com/professional-builder-2019-top-100-products?fbclid=IwAR1PaEpt-EYXxF_fWUzHGf1vELQrTs5kL0yl0cIh5e41-3nwt6WBHBwFBII
Throwback Thursday
TBT - our Nudura ICF home built in Indiana. After David's house was destroyed by an F4 tornado, he decided to build a stronger, superior home and we helped him do that.
NUDURA ICF house survived the storms in Florida
An ICF home is built to withstand high winds, fire, earthquakes and the test of time. In 2004, this Nudura ICF house survived the storms in Florida when others did not.
ICF Swimming Pools
It's swimming pool time and if you're thinking of building a pool for your home, think Nudura ICF. Insulated Concrete Forms from Nudura are a great material to use when building a swimming pool. ICF allows for faster construction and versatile designs. There are a lot...
Maximum fire protection
Building your home with Nudura insulated concrete forms (ICF) offers your family maximum safety – including a fire 🔥🔥🔥 protection rating of up to 4 hours. Holdfast is a Nudura distributor and can help connect you with builders who get it – that Nudura ICF offers...
