Sto seems to love embracing the open access to information via the internet and countinues to do so as a pioneer among the other major manufacturers. Recently when looking for a Sto distributor for a customer in the U.S. I came across their updated distributor map, which pinpoints in a graphical way where their distributors are located. Very convenient and easy to use.
http://www.stocorp.com/index.php/component/option,com_google_maps/Itemid,28/
Although Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS – Synthetic Stucco) has bared the brunt of the “leaky window” negative publicity, it is nevertheless a problem that affects all sidings. The problem lies primarily with poor practices regarding the sealing of window frames and tie-ins with the weather barrier.
Sto Corp (an EIFS manufacturer) has put out a document showing how their StoGuard® Tape can be used around any window to assist in this critical detail – with any siding. Following these procedures will help to ensure your home stays protected from moisture and the associated mould and rot issues.
View it at:
http://www.stocorp.com/index.php?/20090714420/Videos-training/sto-videos/menu-id-265.html
ATLANTA, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ –
50 Year Product Life Tops in the Industry – Sustainable construction with Energy Efficiency
Sto Corp., the innovative world leading manufacturer of energy-efficient cladding systems and high performance architectural coatings, has released a life-cycle study of Sto engineered claddings systems showing they outperform other wall claddings over a full 50-year product life.
This new Life-Cycle Inventory (LCI) of wall cladding products was conducted to compare energy use and environmental impacts associated with several residential wall types. Three Sto Corp. cladding systems – StoTherm® NExT EIFS, StoPowerwall™ NExT stucco, and StoQuik® Silver NExT cement-board stucco – were analyzed and compared to typical brick and stucco walls, with and without foam insulation, for a typical residential property.
The LCI results demonstrated good life-cycle performance of the Sto cladding systems in terms of waste, emissions, and energy used in production, construction and building operations. In particular, StoTherm NExT EIFS claddings excel in reducing life-cycle energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions. Key findings included:
- StoTherm NExT EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) required the least production energy (manufacturing phase) of the insulated claddings. In the “cradle-to-wall” phase, StoTherm NExT also requires the least energy.
- In operations, uninsulated brick and stucco consume about twice as much heating/cooling energy as StoTherm NExT.
- Over the full 50-year life cycle, energy demand is lower for StoTherm NExT than for uninsulated brick or stucco.
- All the Sto Corp. systems, including StoTherm NExT, contribute less solid waste than typical brick or stucco.
- StoTherm NExT has the lowest total greenhouse-gas emissions.
“Using StoTherm NExT is the ideal way to clad a project that will perform efficiently and protect the way no other cladding can,” said David Boivin, President and CEO of Sto Corp. “The system approach of using EIFS plus a superior waterproof air barrier allows architects to confidently design a structure that is both energy efficient and durable.”
Copies of the LCI are available at: Sto Corp. LCI Report
About Sto Corp.
Sto Corp., based in Atlanta, Georgia, is an innovative world leader and producer of a broad range of versatile cladding and coating systems for building construction, maintenance and restoration. Sto Corp. is ISO 14001:2004 (environmental management) as well as ISO 9001:2008 certified.
For more information, visit www.stocorp.com or call toll free (800) 221-2397 or (404) 346-0755. Follow Sto Corp. on Twitter as well as the Sto blog “Building with conscience” at http://www.buildingwithconscience.com/
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