What kind of roof do you put on a ICF house?
Poured concrete roofs may be flat or low sloped. Precast, which includes Hollow Core Precast Panels and Tilt-Up Panels can be set with higher slopes. ICF roofing systems poured integrally with the walls provides the most secure attachment.
Is ICF cost effective?
On average, the monthly utility cost for a wood-frame home is $0.10 per square foot, whereas the average ICF home costs only $0.03 per square foot….An ICF Home Saves You Money.
| 30 Year Cost Summary | Wood-Frame Home | ICF Home |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $482,235 | $454,531 |
What is the R-value of Logix ICF?
The insulation in LOGIX Pro walls provides an effective thermal resistance rating of R-24 and Logix Platinum walls provide an astounding R 27. This exceptionally high R-value coupled with high thermal mass and a virtually air tight wall assembly delivers significantly higher energy efficiency and performance levels.
What is the U value of ICF?
0.18 W/m2K
Likely Wall U-value: 0.18 W/m2K The ICF Association are working on a set of standard details accredited for both acoustic and thermal bridging performance.
What is nudura ICF series?
The Nudura ICF Series is the leader in Insulated Concrete Form Innovation and technology and offers users the ability to combine a variety of products during the building process. The Nudura ICF Series offers unique advantages over other products currently on the market.
Why choose nudura insulated concrete forms?
Designing gorgeous and sustainable buildings that offer superior performance benefits can help your structures leave a lasting impression and positive impact. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are the superior alternative to traditional building methods and materials.
Why choose a nudura building?
Nudura’s concrete embedded multi-purpose roof/ truss anchor system provides greater resistance to wind uplift forces than most other conventional systems. Structural reinforced concrete in a Nudura building offers substantially better durability and typically better results in lower life cycle costs compared to wood structures.
What are ICF panels made of?
Nudura ICFs consist of two panels of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) that are 2 5/8” in thickness and connected together with our patented web system that is made of 100% recycled material. Nudura ICFs are stacked, then steel reinforced and filled with concrete, completing the building envelope in one building step