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 exterior of buildings.
Introducing Sto Strike Defense, an ultra-high impact resistance solution designed to protect EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) from blunt or sharp objects and mitigate damage caused by woodpeckers. We tapped (get it?) deep into our industry-leading innovation to develop a solution that’s easy to install and lives up to the promise of advanced protection. Sorry, woodpeckers.
Deterring Woodpeckers is Just the Beginning
Woodpeckers aren’t the only cause of blunt-force impacts. Punctures from vandalism and blunt and sharp objects are also a problem. Entryways, staircases, and lower sections are most susceptible to accidental impacts and punctures. Such damages can lead to water infiltration and system failures. Sto Strike Defense provides an additional layer of defense, preserving the look of the building and protecting the systems behind the cladding.
The Technology Behind the Product
Sto Strike Defense is a fortification option specifically engineered to offer outstanding impact and puncture resistance to new and existing EIFS. The key component of Sto Strike Defense is StoArmat Classic Plus, a patent-pending, organic, high-build acrylic plaster. This cement-free product means additional benefits of no efflorescence, less maintenance, and a smaller carbon footprint.
In restoration applications, fortification is achieved by embedding Sto Mesh in StoArmat Classic Plus over the existing EIFS. For new construction, the StoArmor Mat must be embedded in the basecoat along with the fortification layer.
Intelligent Solutions from an Industry Leader
Sto Corp. is the world’s leading innovator in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems. So, it’s no surprise that we are developing impact-resistant solutions like Sto Strike Defense that help to improve building performance by reducing repairs and maintenance costs. But impact-resistant systems are only the beginning. Our portfolio includes special wall assemblies engineered to meet very particular design and performance requirements of the building enclosure and the ability to achieve a wide variety of aesthetic appearances using Sto textured finishes, Sto Specialty finishes, or StoCast prefabricated resin cast shapes.
For more information about Sto Strike Defense or Sto Corp., please visit www.stocorp.com or call (800) 221-2397. To find the perfect Sto system for your project, check out the Sto System Finder.
