New High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Systems including Level E rated system for essential buildings
For EIFS and continuous insulation systems, attachment methods are often selected based on system requirements, substrate conditions, code requirements, and installation considerations. While both adhesive and mechanical attachment can be engineered to meet performance requirements, understanding how each method responds…
Passive House is no longer seen as a niche experimental standard but is now much more mainstream, encompassing both new construction and renovation projects in a wide variety of building types and locations. This rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency…
Building envelopes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. And high-performance isn’t cheap. Which may lead many to believe that these weather-wrangling systems are a luxury, used only in the most lavish of buildings where no expense is spared. Nothing could be further…
The purpose of building envelopes is to improve building performance. They create a tighter seal around the building, effectively blocking–or at least significantly reducing–air and moisture intrusion. At least, that’s the general idea. But there are many variables at play…
Historically, builders have achieved strength through bulk. The outer walls were armored with stone, brick and a lot of mortar to create an exterior that could withstand the real world. But times have changed. We have technology that enables us…
Today’s buildings are subjected to so much more than buildings erected just twenty or thirty years ago. Extreme heat and cold. Intense storms. Vandalism. Heavy use. It’s brutal out there. As such, owners and architects are expected to deliver structures…
Colors are powerful. They shape our perceptions and affect our mood. That’s why the selection of colors in architecture is so important. Traditionally, lighter colors have been preferred for use on exteriors in commercial buildings. They convey a bright and…
Now more than ever before, the construction industry is looking to manufacturers to innovate products with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. We’re way ahead of them. Building with Conscience isn’t just a tagline for Sto. It’s a guiding…
Many still think of EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems) as synthetic stucco. But that EIFS is so last century. Over the years, significant improvements have made it an excellent choice for a durable, energy-efficient cladding system. Today’s EIFS with drainage…
Municipalities nationwide are scrutinizing fire regulations, especially for combustible exterior wall assemblies. In 2022, New York City introduced the NYC Building Code (BC), section BC 718.2.6, for constructing exterior wall assemblies containing combustible components. New York City authorities enacted these…
At Sto Corp., we admit we are a little obsessed with impact-resistant building materials. After all, the world can be a tough place—heat domes, drought, flash flooding, and woodpeckers. These persistent birds often cause unnecessary damage by pecking at the…
At Sto Corp., sustainable construction is ingrained in our company’s DNA. This commitment guides us in our decision-making and product development. Our GPS insulation is the perfect example of our continuous pursuit of greener products, representing the future of insulation.…
The Climate Mobilization Act - Local Law 97 (LL97) was passed by the New York City Council and went into effect on November 15, 2019 as part of New York City's Green New Deal. This legislation sets limits on greenhouse…
Traditional Facade options such as stucco, brick, fiber cement, and stucco have been used for exterior insulation and finishing for years. Although they present diverse design capabilities, the weight of these materials either takes a toll on the building structures…
High-performing, drainable EIFS provides the building industry with a complete wall cladding system and a simple-to-use solution toward compliance with the current energy code. Drainable EIFS wall systems, like StoTherm® ci Wall Systems, include five control layers (vapor, air, water,…
Modern drainable EIFS wall systems furnish the composition and versatility of a complete wall cladding system with continuous insulation (ci), air and water-resistive barrier, drainage and finish, that provides the building industry with a single-source and simple-to-use solution toward compliance…
A building’s performance and longevity depend significantly on the proper application of insulation. Sufficient insulation will slow heat transfer into and out of the building, save energy and money, and create a comfortable indoor environment. Builders can choose from several…
Modern exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS with drainage) offers architects and designers the extensive design freedom to meet most building owners' aesthetic needs for new construction and renovations while also serving as an energy-efficient building envelope solution. Drainable EIFS…
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) (with Drainage) is a non-load-bearing wall cladding system consisting of insulation board (continuous insulation) attached to the substrate, air and water-resistive barrier and drainage capability, a reinforced base coat and protective finish. The system…
Today's designers, architects, contractors, and building owners demand high-performing complete wall systems that combine multiple aesthetics with a high-performing building envelope, typically achieved with various control layers, like those offered by Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES). Durable and aesthetically…
Insulated facade cladding reduces a building's heating and cooling loads, protects the environment, saves money, and makes your building more comfortable. Building professionals typically choose between two types of insulated facade cladding: insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) and exterior insulation…
A deep energy retrofit significantly reduces energy use, improves indoor environmental quality, lowers global-warming greenhouse gas emissions, reduces utility and maintenance bills, and increases resale value. However, energy retrofit involves much more than simple weatherization. Deep energy retrofits focus on…
Preserving architectural history by restoring old buildings provides cultural, sustainable, and economic benefits to building owners, the community, and future generations. The restoration of old buildings also protects the environment by reusing existing buildings, lessening landfill waste, and reducing the…
Preserving architecture through facade restoration preserves a region's history, legacy, and culture. Facade restoration also protects the environment by reusing existing structures, lessening landfill waste, and using natural resources. However, while facade restoration encourages the preservation of original materials, building…
For over 50 years, builders have used exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) on structures ranging from hi-rise commercial to multi-family buildings. EIFS cladding provides: Fully engineered wall system that includes air and water-resistive barrier and continuous insulation Energy efficiency Fire-resistance…
Sto Corp's high-performance finishes and architectural coatings applied to Sto continuous insulation (CI) wall systems (StoTherm® ci, StoVentec®, StoPowerwall® ci, and StoPanel®) allow architects and builders to create endless-beautiful-unique aesthetics facades on energy-efficient, durable, and safe buildings. Modern-Sustainable Buildings Need…
Longer wildfire seasons as well as stricter standards are prompting builders and architects to use non-combustible construction methods and materials, like mineral wool continuous insulation (CI). The National Interagency Fire Center reported 68,988 wildfires in 2022 (consuming 7,577,183 acres), compared…
Airtight buildings lessen energy consumption, save money, help protect the environment, and improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Achieving building air tightness requires commercial architects, contractors, and developers to incorporate innovative technologies and materials, like StoTherm® ci® continuous insulation (CI) wall…
Net-zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) create as much energy as they use, which can be an environmental, financial, and quality of life win for everyone. A ten-fold increase in NZEB shows no signs of slowing, which expands opportunities for green builders, architects,…
Building restoration of the exterior cladding can maximize a structure's health with improved sustainability and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Building rehab can enhance sustainability and IEQ, and provide several significant environmental, occupant, and financial benefits. Healthy, sustainable construction protects the…
StoTherm® ci® continuous insulation (CI) wall systems (EIFS) create sustainable, net zero, and aesthetically attractive homes, like the Conner family house in Fairfax, Virginia - the city's first net-zero energy (NZE) home and winner of the 2019 EIMA Hero Award…
Over the past 50 years, evolving energy standards and consumer demand have made the application of continuous insulation (CI) in exterior walls a standard practice. In addition, for the past 30+ years, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning…
Extruded polystyrene (XPS) closed-cell, rigid XPS insulation significantly improves the energy efficiency of unfinished exterior and interior walls for remodeling and new construction. In addition, the XPS boards provide thermal resistance with an R-value of 4.6 to 5.0, depending on…
Building enclosure systems include below-grade and above-grade portions of a structure that physically separates the interior from the exterior environment. The components of a building enclosure system include the: Base floor systems Foundation wall systems Above-grade wall systems Doors and…
The use of brick veneer (brick cladding) took off in the 1990s in response to the needs and demands to enhance a wall system's thermal efficiency. Brick veneer wall construction created a cavity to place insulation, to eliminate thermal bridging…
To ensure a building project's long- and short-term success, today's architects must balance aesthetics, economics, function, building science, and sustainability in designing new buildings. The growing demand for sustainable construction, like that achieved with EIFS architecture, has increased the profitability…
Building an insulated concrete form (ICF) house or building allows you to apply many ICF exterior finishes: fiber cement boards, stucco, masonry veneers, panel siding, and wood or vinyl siding. If you can apply the finish on a wood-frame structure,…
A high-performance cladding system deflects, drains, and evaporates moisture on the outside and inside of the wall system and protects a building envelope from rain, snow, and other outside elements. The design of the cladding system must ensure durability, sustainability,…
In this article, we will discuss the different finishing systems (siding/cladding) that can be used in Sto’s EIFS systems. Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFSs) provide an insulated, finished surface that creates exterior walls with superior moisture and temperature control performance…
The best EIFS brick solutions, like StoCast Brick, StoTherm ci MVES, and StoSignature® Brick, provide an economical and quick way to create realistic brick masonry aesthetics on an exterior of insulation and finish systems (EIFSs), like StoTherm® ci. StoCast Brick…
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