Frequently Asked Questions About NUDURA Products

1. How much more expensive is it to build with NUDURA over stick built?
   Depending on the size of your home, it will cost you 7-15% more to build with NUDURA but you will realize savings in energy costs over the lifetime of your home that will more than offset the up front cost difference.
2. Should I build just the foundation with NUDURA or build all the way to the roofline?
   The real value of NUDURA is building all the way to the roofline.
3. Will the concrete crack on the inside?
   It's unlikely but in the event of cracking, the steel supports and drywall containment will keep the wall strongly in place.
4. What is the R rating on a NUDURA home?
   A NUDURA built home performs like an R50 wood wall, stick built home.
5. What is the fire rating?
   The fire rating on a NUDURA built home based on using a ½ inch sheet of sheetrock is 3 hours vs. 20 minutes in a stick built home.
6. Will termites eat the polystyrene in the forms?
   No, termites prefer wood, not polystyrene.

If you have other questions about NUDURA, call the Sales Support Center at 888-424-2639.