Fully integrated prefabricated facade panels with factory-installed windows can create air-tight building envelopes that contribute significantly to sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and safe buildings. Furthermore, StoPanel® Technology branded, tested, and warranted prefabricated, finished wall panel designs with pre-installed windows can maximize construction efficiency, to save both time and labor without sacrificing quality – which benefits the entire building team.
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Benefits for Contractors
The straightforward installation of prefabricated facade panels with installed windows significantly saves time and money because:
- The panels require less job site labor and fewer specialized trades.
- Workers install the panels at ground level in controlled conditions, which improves worker safety.
- It eliminates the need for temporary enclosures at window openings.
- All job site work is done from the interior to simplify and minimize equipment needs and maximize worker safety.
- Lightweight panels reduce loads, which impacts the overall structure.
Benefits for Architects
Sto prefabricated exterior cladding panels provide architects design flexibility with many textures, colors, shapes, and material types to fit the needs of most aesthetic and architectural designs. The manufacturers assemble the prefabricated facade panels with installed windows in a controlled environment which eliminates problems due to inclement weather or other outside factors, to produce wall systems to the specified design.
Benefits for Project Managers
Prefabricated facade panels with installed windows significantly lower costs, because they can:
- Optimize the construction schedule
- Lower foundation and insurance costs
- Minimize construction waste and debris
- Test windows in the factory before shipping them to the job site
- Reduce the need for on-site scaffolding and cranes
Benefits for Developers and Owners
Prefabricated facade panels with installed windows provide a condensed project timeline and schedule savings, for quick building occupancy and revenue generation. In addition, prefab wall panels often offer a single-source warranty, to give developers and owners added protection and peace of mind.
StoPanels and Windows
StoPanel® Technology partnered with Kawneer (8225TL and AA4325) and Pella® Impervia® fiberglass windows to develop integrated, prefabricated exterior wall and window systems. The complete building envelope solution (fully tested to ASTM standards) simplifies window installation, reduces material and labor costs, and limits the risk of air leaks.
With the largest network of affiliates, Sto Panel Technology prefabricated, finished wall panels are fabricated and installed via experienced affiliates across the U.S. and Canada.
StoPanel® Technology
StoPanel® Technology offers finished exterior wall panels for a high-performing building envelope. The StoPanel® system panels contain cold-formed metal framing, continuous insulation, air and weather-resistive barrier, glass mat sheathing, sub-framing, and facade aesthetics.
StoPanel® Technology branded, tested, proven, and warranted prefabricated finished wall panel designs provide contractors, architects, project managers, owners, and developers with a recognizable, high-quality standard for creating and installing a building’s exterior walls.
StoPanel® with Kawneer 8225TL and AA4325 Windows
Pre-installing the Kawneer receptor system in the lightweight StoPanels at the StoPanel® prefabrication facility minimizes on-site construction defects, maximizes the building envelope’s performance, and simplifies assembly. We test the StoPanel® and the Kawneer 8225TL and AA4325 window packages to meet the design pressures of 40 and 50 PSF.
Benefits of StoPanel® with Kawneer 8225TL & AA4325 Windows
Sustainable: Kawneer’s 8225TL and AA4325 aluminum window systems are naturally environmentally friendly.
Temperature Resistant: Kawneer’s aluminum material withstands high and low-temperature extremes without warping in order to minimize contraction and expansion.
Low Maintenance: They feature a maintenance-free window finish with the option of one of six anodized finishes or custom painted finish in today‘s most popular color palette.
Aesthetic Flexibility: Modern, narrow sightlines apply to any aesthetics – from contemporary to traditional.
Fully Tested: The assembly meets ASTM E283, ASTM E331, and ASTM E330 standards.
StoPanel® with Pella® Impervia® Fiberglass Windows
Pre-installing Pella® Impervia® Fiberglass Windows in the lightweight panels at the StoPanel® prefabrication facility minimizes on-site construction defects, maximizes the building envelope’s performance, and simplifies assembly. We test the StoPanel® and the Pella® Impervia® Fiberglass Windows packages to meet the design pressures of 50 PSF.
Benefits of StoPanel® with Pella® Impervia® Fiberglass Windows
Sustainable: Made of fiberglass, they are naturally environmentally friendly.Temperature Resistant: Pella® fiberglass material resists high heat and low temperatures without warping or becoming brittle.
Low-Maintenance: They are maintenance-free with a powder-coat painted finish that comes in today’s most popular color palette.
Aesthetic Flexibility: Modern, narrow sightlines apply to any aesthetics – from contemporary to traditional.
Fully Tested: Complete system tested to ASTM E283, ASTM E547, and ASTM E330 standards.
Why Integrate StoPanel® Technology with Windows?
Fully integrating StoPanel® Technology with Kawneer aluminum (8225TL and AA4325) or Pella® Impervia® fiberglass windows will produce a prefabricated exterior wall and window system that offers contractors, architects, project managers, and developers many benefits:
- Improved job safety
- Less time and money
- Limits risk
- Maximizes aesthetic options
- Hastens occupancy
- Allows for a single-source warranty
In addition, the complete building envelope system contributes towards sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and low-maintenance construction.
Don’t hesitate to contact our Sto prefab professionals or visit our website to learn more about fully integrating StoPanel® prefabricated facade panels with windows!
