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Not All Stucco Walls Are Created Equal
With decades of proven performance, stucco is nothing new. But as time moves on and building codes and building science evolves, specifiers must too. Sto Corp.’s StoPowerwall® family of system-based solutions covers a real performance range, not a single fixed The post Not All…
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Continuity Is Won and Lost at the Transitions
When building envelope air barriers fail, it is rarely in the middle of a continuous wall-sheathing panel. Flat boards or concrete walls seal easily because they have little complex geometry or joint movement. Transitions are a different story altogether. Edges, The post…
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One Principle, Two Specification Paths
From time immemorial, humans have taken inspiration from nature to drive innovation. The practice of emulating elements of nature to solve complex human problems is called biomimicry, and its application can be seen in anything from aerodynamic vehicles to bacteria-resisting The…
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NFPA 285 for Noncombustible Construction
Building occupant safety is a critical concern in construction, and fire safety is at the top of that list. Add in the desire and need to meet modern energy codes and architects can find themselves between a rock and a The post NFPA 285 for Noncombustible Construction appeared…
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Field Bond Strength Testing: How to Know a Coating or Skim Coat Will Hold
Bond Failures Can Be Preventable Here’s a scenario: a facade restoration which should have cost $300,000 and taken two months to complete, turns into a $700,000, two-year ordeal. All because a simple, low-cost test wasn’t done. The worst part? It The post Field Bond Strength…
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How a Building Can Extend a Brand: Three Stories in Sto Systems
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to brands and buildings, that’s exactly what happens. Aspects of an exterior design like materials, colors, textures and form are synonymous with brand, whether intended or The post How a Building Can Extend a Brand:…
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Adhesive vs. Mechanical Fastening for StoTherm ci: What the Engineering Says
For EIFS and continuous insulation systems, attachment methods are often selected based on system requirements, substrate conditions, code requirements, and installation considerations. While both adhesive and mechanical attachment can be engineered to meet performance…
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StoVentro Sub-Construction Metals and the Benefits of Zn-Al-Mg Coated Steel
The post StoVentro Sub-Construction Metals and the Benefits of Zn-Al-Mg Coated Steel appeared first on Sto Corp. .
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Playing by the Rules: When the Local Code Restricts Your Design
When it comes to dense urban areas, code strictness and local cladding restrictions seem to be growing, not shrinking. So, what do you do when rules get in the way of creativity? While the knee-jerk reaction might be to play The post Playing by the Rules: When the Local Code…
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High-Velocity Hurricane Zone Systems Aren’t Just for Hurricanes
Of course, high-velocity hurricane zone (Wall) systems are designed for hurricane-prone areas to withstand hurricane- and tropical-storm-force winds. But all that technology and strength can also be used in other areas. Anywhere in the American Midwest where tornadoes and…
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System Intelligence in Rainscreens: Why Modern Cladding Performance Comes From the Whole, Not the Pieces
Between the name “rainscreen” and what they look like (pretty panels on the outside of a building), it’s easy to forget that these are more than just an aesthetic choice to cover a wall from rain. In David Hohenstern’s article The post System Intelligence in Rainscreens: Why…
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Surviving the Concrete Jungle: Sustainability Strategies for Urban Building
For architecture, urban density is a challenge of performance as much as space. Stricter energy codes, aging buildings, and the physical realities of urban environments all combine into a design balancing act for architects in “concrete jungles.” Traditional materials often The…
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Looking as Good as Day One: Engineering Long-Term Color Performance in Architectural Coatings
When the scaffolds come down on a project, the building looks perfect! If only it could stay that way. Unfortunately, environmental factors begin attacking day one. In commercial architecture, fading is not just an eyesore, it’s a money pit. Premature The post Looking as Good as…
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Restoring the Future: Best Practices for Facade Restoration
Time moves ever forward, and so must we. In facade restoration, the key lies in balancing preservation of the architectural character of the past and the modern performance demands the future brings. Restoration is most successful when preservation and performance The post…
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To Exceed the Standard: Meeting Passive House Requirements with Continuous Insulation
Passive House is no longer seen as a niche experimental standard but is now much more mainstream, encompassing both new construction and renovation projects in a wide variety of building types and locations. This rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency The post To…
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High-Performance Systems in Affordable Housing
Building envelopes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. And high-performance isn’t cheap. Which may lead many to believe that these weather-wrangling systems are a luxury, used only in the most lavish of buildings where no expense is spared. Nothing could be further The post…
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Single-Source Envelope Systems: Simplifying Performance and Reducing Risk
The purpose of building envelopes is to improve building performance. They create a tighter seal around the building, effectively blocking–or at least significantly reducing–air and moisture intrusion. At least, that’s the general idea. But there are many variables at play The…
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Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreens vs Pressurized-Equalized Rainscreens
The post Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreens vs Pressurized-Equalized Rainscreens appeared first on Sto Corp. .
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Lightweight Finishes that Deliver Real-World Durability
Historically, builders have achieved strength through bulk. The outer walls were armored with stone, brick and a lot of mortar to create an exterior that could withstand the real world. But times have changed. We have technology that enables us The post Lightweight Finishes that…
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Lean Framing Solutions for Fiber Cement Cladding
Over-engineering. It happens more than you might believe. Often, it’s driven by good intentions, such as ensuring structural integrity and wind load resistance. Unfortunately, it’s all too common in traditional fiber-cement cladding systems. That’s because these older systems…