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 principle for the company that serves as a basis for our strategy to pursue products and solutions that are responsible, sustainable and innovative. In other words, our existing products align with modern energy performance standards and set new standards in the industry for better buildings.
Why Energy-Efficiency Matters
There are a range of reasons why we as an industry need to pursue energy efficiency relentlessly. The first and most obvious reason is the more energy efficient the building, the lower the cost to maintain it. Every owner wants that. In addition to reducing operating costs, energy efficiency maximizes occupant comfort and safety.
Not only does Sto strive to create energy-efficient buildings but also buildings that are more durable, require less maintenance, and have longer life cycles while still allowing for design freedom. Sto high-performance wall systems provide superior air and weather tightness and excellent long-lasting thermal performance, thus helping lower energy costs and reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.
So, what are these energy-efficient solutions, and how are they different? Let’s get to it.
A Holistic Approach
Sto takes a holistic approach to energy-efficient and sustainable design. What we mean by that is our products are designed to seamlessly work together, maximizing energy savings while enhancing durability and sustainability. Our comprehensive lineup of energy-efficient solutions includes systems that incorporate Sto GPS Board, Sto Lamellas and our iQ Technology products–StoColor® Lotusan®, StoLit® Lotusan®, and StoColor® Dryonic®.
Sto Intelligent Technology + Design™ (iQ Technology™) interweaves innovation with design to offer high-performance finish and coatings with unique attributes based on biomimicry principles that allow facades to stay clean longer than conventional paints and coatings, reducing maintenance and the operational carbon footprint of the building. The functionality behind each of these coatings is inspired by nature and designed to address the true needs of a building, not just the standards. Because these coatings deliver improved function through optimized product attributes, property owners will realize greater durability and lower lifecycle costs.
But our advanced coatings and finishes are only the beginning. Sto offers a number of other solutions that support energy efficiency, including:
Sto GPS Board
A graphite-enhanced, expanded polystyrene (GPS) insulation board that is recyclable, fluorocarbon-free, boasting a 4.7 R-value and allowing for thinner walls. It is intended for use in StoTherm® ci, StoPowerwall® ci, and StoPanel® GPS systems.
StoTherm® ci Systems
StoTherm® ci Systems integrate the following key elements – continuous insulation (ci), air and water-resistive barrier, drainage and a variety of finish options to create a superior, sustainable wall cladding. As proven in the EIMA Exterior Wall Cladding Performance Study, this high-performing, lightweight, and eye-catching system saves energy and stays attractive for years. StoTherm® ci improves indoor comfort and air quality while maintaining maximum curb appeal and lowering overall lifecycle costs. Sto also offers advanced stucco wall systems that include continuous insulation and StoGuard, an air and water-resistive barrier system that protects buildings against air leakage and moisture intrusion.
StoGuard® Air and Water-Resistive Barriers
Fully tested and compliant with the most stringent green construction codes, StoGuard® systems protect buildings against air leakage and moisture intrusion and are an ideal choice for design professionals who wish to employ one continuous, fully compatible air and water-resistive barrier system for all exterior walls on multi-cladding buildings.
StoGuard Detail Components are a set of fully compatible accessories designed for use with Sto products that provide continuous air and water-resistive barriers for all exterior walls. StoGuard Detail Components are typically installed first, then overcoated with the fluid-applied membrane, adding extra protection at critical areas such as movement joints, substrate transitions, penetrations, and rough openings, ensuring a durable barrier.
Sto Fireblocking
Sto Fireblocking is a unique, patent-pending solution designed to meet the stringent 2022 New York City Building Code for exterior wall assemblies. Built on technology trusted in Europe for over twenty years, Sto Fireblocking features the use of Sto Lamellas, a non-combustible fireblocking product, and is engineered and tested for use with Sto EIFS, stucco and rainscreen systems.
Energy Efficiency and Aesthetic Brilliance. See for Yourself.
Not only do our energy-efficient solutions deliver outstanding performance, but they also look incredible, and the versatility allows you to achieve virtually any look. But don’t take our word for it. Check out our project gallery to see for yourself. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite projects below if you want to take a quick peek.
Bell Bank
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Building Type: Commercial
Construction Type: Renovation
The Heritage
Location: New York, New York
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Renovation
Georgia King Village
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Renovation
The Atrium at Sumner
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: New
Learn how the StoTherm® ci system aided the New York City Housing Authority in incorporating Passive House energy efficiency standards into this new senior housing building.
Edgewater Condominiums
Location: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Renovation
White Castle
Location: Orlando, Florida
Building Type: Retail
Construction Type: New
To build their largest restaurant to date, White Castle used a combination of StoTherm® systems to increase energy efficiency and provide protection against Florida’s frequent tropical.
Innovative Energy-Efficient Solutions from an Industry Leader
At Sto, we’re building smarter so you can too. It’s part of our mission and it’s our commitment to you. Our energy-efficient solutions are helping building owners create high-performance building envelopes that will reduce maintenance, lower operational costs, and increase longevity. And because Sto designs the products to work together seamlessly, you don’t have to piecemeal a system together. Sto can be your single-source provider, with everything falling under one warranty.
To learn more about Sto’s energy-efficient solutions, visit www.stocorp.com or call (800) 221-2397.
