Stocorp.com
|
 | |
|
Sto is the innovative world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems. As the originator and world’s largest manufacturer of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (StoTherm EIFS™), Sto has been at the forefront in the development of cladding materials, producing more than 800 products worldwide for new construction and restoration projects. |
 |
|
|
History:
Sto traces its history back more than 160 years to a small cement and lime operation established in 1835 in Weizen, Germany. In 1955, Sto AG pioneered and introduced the first quality synthetic resin wall coatings in Europe. Sto introduced Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (StoTherm EIFS™) to the European market in 1963 and in 1979, began producing the world’s leading StoTherm EIFS in North America.
Today:
Sto markets an exceptionally wide range of traditional hardcoat stucco, architectural coatings and exterior insulation and finish systems. Sto also offers a variety of concrete restoration products, providing builders and owners a single source for a complete line of materials for the restoration, protection and enhancement of concrete structures. For interior applications, the company also produces abrasion resistant coatings for high traffic public spaces, such as airports and schools, as well as a wide variety of textured and smooth coatings to bring added richness to rooms.
Product Innovation:
Sto’s latest product innovation is Sto Guard fluid-applied building wrap. Spray and roller applied, Sto Guard provides a seamless air and moisture barrier beneath exterior wall claddings including brick, fiber-cement board, vinyl and wood siding, StoTherm EIFS and stucco if used with a bond breaker.
It protects plywood, gypsum sheathing, Dens-Glass® Gold, or cement board sheathing before, during and after construction. Sto Guard outperforms fabric building wraps and conventional building papers beneath brick, StoTherm EIFS, masonry, vinyl and wood siding.
Machine Technology
The StoMachine Technology recently introduced the StoSilo and Sto Power Rasping Systems to give Sto customers a competitive edge by shortening the length of time on jobs and reducing labor costs. The unique StoSilo Combo provides storage, mixing and pumping all in one self-contained unit. The system is totally automated and can be remote controlled at the point of delivery. The Sto Power Rasping System increases productivity up to three times compared to manual rasps and provides active environmental protection by taking foam particles out of the air.
Technical and Color Expertise
Sto works closely with building professionals from design through construction to ensure building and homeowner satisfaction. From consultative design and color services provided by a multidisciplinary international team of specialists at Sto Studio to a suite of electronic tools to aid architects and specifiers, Sto is committed to supporting its customers. In fact, according to a study conducted by Walls & Ceilings magazine, applicators that most predominantly use Sto products cite technical service support as the second most important reason they use Sto products – the number one reason is high quality products.
Training
To ensure that the architectural vision is executed properly, the Sto Institute instructs architects, builders, contractors, applicators and distributors about the proper techniques of cladding application and how to correctly integrate wall systems with other building components such as flashings, windows, roofs and deck attachments. Sto Corp. is an Allied Member of the American Institute of Architects, providing learning units to design professionals. More than 500 building professionals have been trained annually since Sto Institute’s formal inception in 1998.
Continuing in its role as the industry leader, Sto recently introduced the first-of-its-kind building envelope program for both new construction and restoration. The Sto Strategic Accounts Program provides building owners and facility managers the best in products and services in one complete package. From design to construction to life cycle maintenance, Sto Strategic Accounts delivers a long-term, worry-free exterior solution. | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|