Lean Framing Solutions for Fiber Cement Cladding

...focus on fiber-cement applications. StoVentec® Fiber Cement is the result of those efforts. StoVentec® Fiber Cement: A Smarter Structural Approach A forward-thinking solution that helps architects and contractors reduce overdesign...

Is Fiber Cement a Good Fit for All Climates?

...StoVentec® Fiber Cement Sto employs a systemized approach for all our envelope and rainscreen systems to deliver both envelope performance and aesthetic integrity, particularly in demanding conditions. Our fiber cement...

Maximizing Building Performance with Fiber Cement

...those advanced systems is StoVentec® Fiber Cement. Fiber Cement Systems: A Game-Changer in Modern Cladding For decades, fiber cement cladding has proven to be a durable and affordable cladding option...

Introducing a Versatile Fiber Cement Rainscreen System for Modern Design and Performance

...is designed to work cohesively as a single unit. Innovative Fiber Cement Panels for Maximum Durability The StoVentec Fiber Cement Panels Grade IV panels offer higher flexural strength than most...

Fiber Cement Systems: A Game-Changer in Contemporary Cladding

...is designed to work cohesively as a single unit. Innovative Fiber Cement Panels for Maximum Durability The StoVentec Fiber Cement Panels Grade IV panels offer higher flexural strength than most...

Understanding Brick Rainscreen Cladding Systems

...Corning Thermafiber® RainBarrier 45® 4. Carrier Board: StoVentec® Carrier Board A+ Lightweight StoVentec® Carrier Board A+ composite board, made of recycled glass granulate and double-sided glass fiber mesh reinforcement, can...

The Art of Exterior Design: A Guide to External Render Cladding Systems

...back-ventilated StoVentec® Render rainscreen wall assembly offers the aesthetics of Stolit® Lotusan®, Sto textured finish, self-cleaning textured finish, and StoCast prefabricated resin cast shapes. StoVentec® Rainscreen® Systems StoVentec® Render Rainscreen®...

Building Enclosure Systems in Architecture

...veneer adhesive, a high-performance polymer modified Portland cement thin-set adhesive to create an advanced engineered building enclosure system. StoVentec® for masonry veneer facades Drained and back ventilated StoVentec® for masonry...

Rainscreen Systems and the Building Code

...the lobby entrance area features nearly 700 square feet of StoVentec® Glass in an Ad Weiss Optiwhite™ Glass (9001W) color. StoVentec® provides the striking visual effect the architects desired with...

30 High Performance Cladding Systems

...an installer-friendly, adjustable sub-framing system, and our outstanding StoVentec® Rainscreen® cladding. In the U.S., StoVentec® ventilated rainscreen cladding systems come in several finishes to provide designers with a range of...

5 Cladding Systems for High Performance Buildings

...highly engineered performance characteristics. StoVentec® Masonry Veneer Facades StoVentec® masonry veneer facades offer a drained and back-ventilated rainscreen wall system with aesthetic options of thin brick, masonry, and tile. StoVentec®...

Enhancing Architectural Appeal: Exploring Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

...Joints: StoGuard® Conformable Membrane Drainage: Sto DrainScreen® 6mm PermaBase™ Cement Board ASTM C 1325 (min. ½ inch or 13 mm) Joint Reinforcement: StoGuard® Fabric 9 Joint Reinforcement Air & Water-Resistive...

A Retrofit Isn’t About Patching the Past, It’s About Preparing for the Future

...the most advanced, most trusted rainscreen system on the market today: StoVentec® Rainscreen Systems. StoVentec®: A Complete Retrofit System By definition, A StoVentec® Rainscreen System is a comprehensive rainscreen solution...

Designing for Extreme Weather

...continuity and compatibility of the air and water resistive barrier across the exterior wall. StoVentec®: For Buildings that Look Great and Perform Even Better StoVentec® Rainscreen® systems are complete, with...

Playing by the Rules: When the Local Code Restricts Your Design

...to compromise on aesthetics. What StoVentec® Is and Why It Fits These Markets Sto’s answer to this dilemma is StoVentec, a family of Rainscreen systems that provide a single-source solution...

Rainscreens for Retrofitting

...is your building’s first line of defense. Depending on the climate zone and local environment of the building, you’ll want to choose the cladding type–fiber cement, metal panel, HPL, specialized...

Why Recladding is the Smarter Path to Sustainable Renewal

...we’ve been talking about. Let’s begin with StoVentec® Rainscreen Systems. StoVentec® Rainscreen Systems – Ideal for overclad retrofits, these advanced systems are complete, with all the system components – including...

Fluid/Liquid-Applied Air & Moisture Barriers

...moisture barrier membrane protects the rough openings and sheathing from weather damage during and after construction, which lessens replacement or repair expenses. Safe Safe to use, V.O.C. compliant water-based air...

Air Barrier and Building Code Changes (2018 IECC)

...liquid-applied membrane with built-in antifreeze properties, crafted for application on a variety of commonly used surfaces. It is compatible with StoTherm, StoPowerwall, StoQuik, and StoVentec wall systems, and is appropriate...

Liquid Applied AWRB Membranes: A Comprehensive Guide

...membranes can be used behind any cladding, including: exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), glass panels (opaque), fiber cement, brick, stone, stucco, and metal panels. Liquid -applied materials can be...

Fast Cure Sealants: Accelerating Construction Timelines and Increasing Productivity

...appearance by limiting adherence of dust and debris, which can be a problem with other types of sealants. STPE sealant bonds to most construction materials (stone, masonry, concrete, fiber cement,...

StoVentro Sub-Construction Metals and the Benefits of Zn-Al-Mg Coated Steel

StoVentro™ is a bracket and rail rainscreen sub-construction that is thermally-broken, fully engineered, and tested to support a wide range of exterior cladding options, including StoVentec Fiber Cement, Render, Glass,...

STPE Sealants: What You Need to Know

...to most construction materials (masonry, stone, concrete, wood, fiber cement, vinyl, stucco) for joint sealant applications, like around wall penetrations, fixtures, floor lines, etc. A tight building envelope keeps outside...

StoSeal STPE™ Sealant: Your All-in-One Sealant Solution for Building Restoration

...long-lasting weatherproofing sealant with superior adhesion, strength, and flexibility. StoSeal STPE™ Sealant bonds to most construction materials (cement, stucco, masonry, stone, concrete, wood, common metals and fiber cement). StoSeal STPE™...

System Intelligence in Rainscreens: Why Modern Cladding Performance Comes From the Whole, Not the Pieces

...StoVentec® Facade Finishes: Sto offers a robust selection of fully tested options, including glass, render, fiber cement, and masonry veneer. They are designed to work seamlessly with the underlying cavity...

Fireblocking Regulations on the Rise

...to accommodate R-value requirements. The product is adhered and, therefore, does not create any thermal bridging. It seamlessly integrates into StoTherm ci GPS/EPS, StoPowerwall ci, and StoVentec Rainscreen systems, offering...

Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreens vs Pressurized-Equalized Rainscreens

...real-world conditions Greater tolerance for construction variability Effective across a wide range of climates and building types Our StoVentec® rainscreen systems, specifically designed as drained, back-ventilated rainscreens for high-performance wall...

Importance of Sealer for EIFS Projects

...weathering resistance. StoSeal STPE™ Sealant bonds to most building materials (masonry, concrete, wood, stone, fiber cement, vinyl, stucco) and can seal gaps and joints around floor lines, wall penetrations, fixtures,...

Comparing Sealant Types and the Benefits of STPE Technology

...surface with high dirt-pickup resistance. StoSeal STPE™Sealant bonds to most building materials (masonry, concrete, wood, stone, fiber cement, vinyl, stucco) and can seal gaps and joints around floor lines, wall...