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Sto has received CCMC approval for use of Sto EIFS NExT over wood substrates
CCMC Approval Letter
Sto Technical Report 01-07.1 "Sto Guard®: Development of Durability Requirements for Canada and Compliance"
(January, 2007)
This report describes testing of StoGuard™ for CCMC compliance as a waterproofing and air barrier material as well as its drainage performance under EIFS. The testing proved how durable StoGuard™ is even after extreme abuse, outperforming other waterproofing / air barrier materials. The testing also showed how well EIFS with vertical ribbons of adhesive drain, again outperforming all other claddings tested.
Sto Technical Report 01-07.2 "StoGuard™: Demonstration of Hygrothermal Performance through Computer Modeling at Oak Ridge National Laboratory"
(July, 2007)
This report describes research conducted by ORNL which highlights the effectiveness of StoGuard™ as a moisture protection component in wall assemblies. Hygrothermal modelling is used to characterize the performance of 4 wall assemblies in 11 cities over a 2 year period.
Sto Technical Report 01-07.3 "StoGuard®: Testing for International Building Code Compliance and Comparison to Sheet Water-Resistive Barrier Products" (December, 2007)
This report describes testing of StoGuard™ for ICC-ES compliance as a waterproofing and air barrier material as well as its performance compared to sheet products. StoGuard™ demonstrated excellent performance as a waterproofing / air barrier material and has several advantages over sheet products.

Code Requirements & Conditions
Source Drainage*
EIFS with Drainage**
Wood frame construction residential and low rise NBC part 9Sto Classic
Sto Essence
Sto Premier
Sto Classic NExT®
Sto Essence NExT®
Sto Premier NExT®
Sto RainScreen®
Sto RainScreen®II
Non Combustible Construction with set back limitations
NBC 3.2.3.7
W-H Category 2
Sto Signature NC
Sto NExT NC
Sto System III
(Sto System Plus 1)
Non Combustible Construction Low to Midrise NBC 3.1.5.5
W-H Category 1
Sto Classic
Sto Essence
Sto Signature
Sto Classic Plus
Sto Essence Plus
High Rise Construction
Severe weather exposure locations
Pressure Equalized RainScreen
NBC 3.1.5.5
W-H Category 2
Sto System Plus 1 RS
Sto Signature PER
Sto Signature PER NC

* Source Drainage refers to the practice of draining water intrusion at the location it penetrates eg. Pan flashing under windows

** EIFS with Drainage refers to a system that incorporates a second line of defense behind the EIFS and is used in conjunction with source drainage.

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