Real wood has an unparalleled natural beauty. The warmth. The texture. The grain. But it does come with its own set of challenges. Natural wood can warp, chip, and even rot. Plus, for large commercial projects, transporting a load of lumber and maneuvering it around the job site requires extra time, manpower, and cost. Now, there’s a cladding solution that captures the essence of the real thing but is also easy to work with and more affordable. It’s called StoCast Wood.
StoCast Wood: Versatility and Innovation in Modern Building Projects
StoCast Wood comprises lightweight, flexible, resin-cast wood grain planks that create an authentic wood appearance. This innovative product provides a versatile, high-performance alternative to traditional wood, enhancing building aesthetics and durability across various projects.
The advantages of StoCast Wood include:
- Authentic wood grain appearance with a variety of unique patterns
- Flexible: can be applied to curved surfaces
- More cost-effective and durable than real wood
- Design flexibility: can be top coated or stained in a variety of colors in a matte or glossy finish
- Superior durability and low maintenance compared to natural wood
- Fast and easy to install; no mechanical fastener needed
- Resistant to pests and rotting
- Environmental benefits of using a sustainable, resin-based product
So Real, It’s Unreal
StoCast Wood comes in 45 different patterns randomly packaged in boxes to reduce the occurrence of replication. The unfinished planks are 6“W x 6‘L and–unlike natural wood, engineered wood, or fiber cement panels–can be easily cut to size with a utility knife. StoCast Wood does not require elaborate subconstruction or complicated detail connections and is easily combined with other Sto finishes.
Greater Design Flexibility with No Compatibility or Continuity Issues
The trend in architectural design is blending aesthetics in new and innovative ways. StoCast Wood gives you the design freedom to mix with other cladding types without worrying about transitions. StoCast Wood can be applied as the finish layer to a variety of Sto’s engineered wall systems or over-prepared vertical above-grade concrete, concrete masonry (CMU), and stucco walls, ceilings, soffits, or interior gypsum wallboard. There is a lot of scope for design—from creating specific accentuated areas to full-surface use for the authentic appearance of a wooden house. Combine the look of wood with brick, stone, metal, or traditional plaster using the same Sto system.
Multiple Claddings, One Warranty, One Supplier
When used with Sto‘s fully engineered wall cladding systems, building owners can enjoy a one-source warranty that covers the entire wall from the sheathing out. Our advanced wall systems feature a high-performance liquid-applied continuous air and water-resistive barrier and continuous insulation, such as GPS, mineral wool, or EPS. StoCast Wood can be used with many of Sto’s EIFS, stucco, cement board, or rainscreen systems. And it’s all covered by one warranty.
A Company Obsessed with Color
Sto is committed to providing more creative freedom for architects and designers. Our focus on color, its value, continuity, and consistency contribute to the goals we share with the design and building community. Whether providing industry-leading delivery of quality color formulas and samples, a Sto Studio rendering or assisting in decision-making processes, we will always strive to exceed our customers’ expectations.
A beautiful example of our commitment to color and aesthetics all the way through finishing is StoCast Wood with StoColor® Wood Stain. This semi-transparent stain provides superior UV protection for long-lasting colors that create an authentic wood appearance. Looking for a specific hue? Choose from twenty-five standard colors that include single-tone and two-tone colors, all available in a matte or glossy finish.
StoCast Wood can also be finished using one of Sto’s high-performance architectural coatings, such as StoColor® Acryl plus, StoColor® Lotusan® or StoColor® Dryonic®.
StoCast Wood: Real Results in the Real World
Don’t take our word for it. After all, seeing is believing! Check out our project gallery to see how StoCast Wood is transforming ordinary buildings into architectural masterpieces. We’ve highlighted a few below that used StoCast Wood in creative ways to achieve exceptional results.
River Bend Food Pantry
Location: Galesburg, IL
Building Type: Retail
Construction Type: Renovation
See how StoCast Wood and StoTherm® ci helped transform an existing basic block building into a modern, energy-efficient structure with multiple aesthetics, supplied by one manufacturer, that now proudly serves as a new food pantry for the Galesburg area.
Waco Family Medicine
Location: Waco, TX
Building Type: Healthcare
Construction Type: New
Over 15,000 sq. ft. of StoCast Wood was used on the exterior of this medical facility–including in the soffit and fascia transition–saving the building owner 20-25% per square foot over the originally specified continuous longboard metal panel system.
West Lake Commons Lifestyle Retail Center
Location: Martinez, GA
Building Type: Retail
Construction Type: New
With this project, StoCast Wood was used in place of the original fiber cement specified due to the broader range of colors offered, the authentic wood appearance it provided, and the ability to deliver the desired performance with a StoTherm® ci system.
Hawaiian Bros
Location: Omaha, NE
Building Type: Retail
Construction Type: New
Because StoCast Wood blends seamlessly with other cladding materials, it’s perfect for creating unique thematic aesthetics.
Ten35 Seaside Condos
Location: Siesta Key Beach, FL
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: New
StoCast Wood is the perfect solution to provide a cost-efficient wood aesthetic that can withstand the punishing salt air environment.
Get Real–Request a Sample Today!
You’ve heard the benefits. You’ve read the case studies. Now, you just need to see it up close. StoCast Wood is the real deal. We believe it is going to revolutionize architectural design and make a greater impact for building owners.
To request a sample, visit our website. For assistance with your next project or to learn more, contact us.
