Sto Powerwall® vs. Other Claddings
Cladding Type	Stucco	Eifs	Brick Veneer Steel Stud	Brick Veneer Masonry
History of Use (approximately)	Centuries	45 years	45 years	N/A
Initial Cost ($/FT2) Estimated	Low 10.56	Low 11.43	High 20.56	High 20.96
Net Lifecycle Cost Estimate	Low	Low	High	High
Water Penetration Resistance	Good	Excellent	Fair	Fair
Air Infiltration Resistance	Good	Excellent	Poor	Poor
Aesthetic Appeal	Color & Design Flexibility	Color & Design Flexibility	Limited	Limited
Structural Consideration	Non-load Bearing; L/360	Non-load Bearing; L/240	Non-load Bearing; L/600	Non-load Bearing; L/600
Deflection	Moderate	Minimal	Significant	Significant
Criteria/ Weight	8.7 psf	3.61 psf	40 psf	40 psf
Metric Conversions: psf to Pa, multiply by 47.8803 psi + kPa, multiply by 6.89476 in to mm, multiply by 25.4