5 Favourite Features of Nudura ICF

Here are 5 of my favourite features of Nudura ICF blocks. This video is more of a general overview of what I like about Nudura's ICF blocks over some of the other types of ICF block. In the end, all ICF is superior to traditional wood frame homes, but I do prefer Nudura and this video will show you why!

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I'm Kody Horvey, owner of Up To Kode; a full service carpentry, contracting and consulting company that proudly serves Red Deer and all of Central Alberta.
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[ralphcumberland]

well said kody. This is so much better than the bs marketing they put out on their product. I think they need to hire you! Sometimes the big block leads to more cuts on short returns, but long walls its a winner. Best block i think.

[joeyleepm]

Now we're talkin' about the good stuff, Kody! Yay!!

[rahubba]

I believe Nudura also sells foam inserts with variable thickness in order to add inside the core and increase the overall R value.  I don't know whether other manufacturers provide a similar option.

[Dipper]

How high can you stack nudura before pouring? Without blowing out.
Also for windows, do you nail the wood directly onto the foam?? And design custom windows or base it on already available windows

[MAGNUMRT]

Have you ever done a 4 inch block? Looking to build a slab on grade building and thought a 4 inch would be all I need. All I see online is 6+inch blocks. Love the videos thanks.

[craigslist]

Nudura ICF Blocks look great, the problem is the manufacturer website sucks. Do they have a manufacturing plant in the US?

[hameedtalebi]

Hi,
You have a lot of ICF videos and wondering if you can answer this: If you need to build two story house+ basement out of ICF (so basically three level of ICF), the how big the footing should be?

[kathyostgarden]

When pouring, do you have to use a concrete pumper truck? I'm bldg a small cabin with ICF foundation ICF walls, build is up in the Colorado Mountains. Any options???

[nuduo]

What if you’re a DIY’er and don’t have access to a concrete pump truck, can you do it 15 inches at a time. Like pouring concrete on previously cure concrete blocks, one row of blocks at a time until you reach your desired height?

[pittassavvas]

Hi Kody, can you please give me some information about how, and if I can have it shipped to Europe?
I would greatly appreciate it.
Regards from Rhodes Greece 😀

[lonestarfun]

Hey . I am too late to see your video - why is the injected molded plastic in that shape ? Was is designed to run any pipes or wires ? Please explain

[tecnolover]

How fire resistant are these? Do you need bracing? What about exterior finishing, , can you spray stucco directly to the surface. Thanks

[Painfulwhale]

Do you just screw the drywall directly to the foam on the inside?

Also, electrical and plumbing? How does all that work?

[Domaco]

How does it compare price wise? I mean in the end it’s always about the dollar. Roughly speaking do you have a number you use when estimating your ICF ?

[terrydoyle]

Do you build a leave in place LSL buck with sill gasket? cut to width of course. Do you use ring shank nails to secure the buck to the concrete?

I'm an owner builder, first time building a house. I'm using 8'' fox blocks and fox buck around windows but I have a couple of large doors - 14' by 9' sliding and was thinking about going with an lsl or lvl for a stronger buck.

[neustif]

I like that corner window behind you, how does it carry the roof load? Thanks

[bondobuilt]

Kody I have switched to Nudura over Logix and will never look back. I did a similar video last year just starting my Youtube channel. Check it out. Yours is much better though. LOL
Bondo

[thomasarchambault]

ICF blocks are priced way to much, today is Friday October 14th 2022. With today’s technology and industry a ICF block should cost $15.00 - $18.00 a block. Greed is why the prices are so high and Pride will be this industry’s downfall. The market of customers are extremely limited and the tradesmen suffer due to this happening.

[cornpop]

"I feel like no other block has these features". What does that even mean? How do you feel facts?

[stephenlacher]

"Less impact on the environment..." Makes me not want to use it.