Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 1 Sto AG | Facade Programme overview Facade coatings Sto Building with conscience.

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 3 Contents | Facade coatings overview Introduction | Page 4 The StoSystem | Page 7 Environmental aspects | Page 6 StoColor System | Page 8 Substrate primers | Page 10 Facade plasters | Page 14 Facade paints | Page 18 Refurbishment products | Page 22 Facade insulation systems | Page 28 3

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 4 Nov˘ Jiãín market square, Czech Republic. Protecting and enhancing building structures. The appearance of a building’s facade is determined by the form, colour and materials used. But aesthetics are not the only consideration. Functionality and durability are also key quality factors. Facade coatings from Sto set exceptionally high standards at all levels – combined with simple application. Form and function Facades have a major effect. They embody the value and identity of a building more clearly than any other component. The appeal and physical...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 5 Introduction | Facade coatings overview Diverse requirements Designing and protecting facades remains an area of trendsetting work, continually giving rise to new challenges for architects, planners and builders. The recent renewed interest in high-quality architectural design is not the only development here. New ecological and economical requirements have also come into play. It is a proven fact that energy conservation is essential in order to protect the climate. And economic success is also crucial – for building owners, planners and applicators...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 6 Facade coatings overview | Environmental aspects Algae and fungal attack: An environmental problem. Algae, fungi and soiling on facades are a natural phenomenon. Organically or silicone resin-bound paint and plaster systems from Sto have a long track record of minimising the risk of algae and fungal attack. Sto plasters and paints prevent algae and fungal attack. The causes of soiling as well as algae fungal attack on facades are diverse, and we are far from understanding every detail of their mechanisms of action. One fact beyond dispute is...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 7 o St St o e vic er |S |P ro du cts The StoSystem | Facade coatings overview St o y og ol hn ec |T |L og ist ics o St StoSystem: an all-encompassing proposition. Supplying high-quality facade coatings is a crucial task. Ensuring that these coatings achieve optimum overall results for each project poses a different, far more complex challenge. And as the overall result is the overriding priority for Sto, all product systems are backed up by unique services relating to the areas of planning and application. Focus on variety Buildings are unique...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 8 Facade coatings overview | StoColor System A systematic approach to colour design. Far from being a random matter, the well-aimed use of colour in a manner which complements the architecture is subject to specific laws. The StoColor System provides a clear framework and a systematic approach to colour design based on subtly nuanced colour concepts of high aesthetic appeal. 3 2 4 1 3 4 1 1 2 6 2 5 3 4 3 2 e blu 4 red 3 4 1 2 3 violet 4 1 “Am Rappenstein” apartment building, Germany. 2 Each basic tone is assigned five colour rows which embody...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 9 StoColor System | Facade coatings overview The elements of the StoColor System – practical presentation and work aids. Administrative building of Bauholding AG, Austria. Colour file The A4 format colour file displays all 800 colours of the StoColor System, accompanied by key items of information, such as the lightness value or the feasibility of the colour in the appropriate binder. The colour file is suited to initial orientation and selection of individual colours and colour areas. Colour fan The classic tool for planners and craftsmen. All...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 10 Facade coatings overview | Substrate primers Background knowledge on substrate preparation. Only when the substrate fulfils certain criteria is it possible to apply the final coating quickly, effectively and in the desired quality. Substrate coatings from Sto guarantee reliable, systemtested preparation for facade systems. Options to suit all needs Sto offers a reliable solution for practically every application. From substrate cleaning or the regulation of absorption and adhesion capacity through the levelling of uneven areas to the renovation...

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 11 Substrate primers | Facade coatings overview High-rise building, Germany. 11

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Facade coatings overview | Substrate primers Crescent House, Great Britain. Seite 12

Substrate primers | Facade coatings overview The diversity of the system products which Sto offers its partners for substrate coating purposes stems from the technical and design requirements placed by the wealth of construction materials and possible substrate characteristics. In this way, Sto has the perfect solution to meet every need. Primers Properties StoPrep Miral StoPrep Contact Priming coats / Intermediate coats

Leistung_Fassade_GB.qxd 24.07.2002 15:12 Uhr Seite 14 Facade coatings overview | Facade plasters Sto facade plasters offer outstanding application properties. “Zum Seidenweber” apartment building, Germany. Plasters: Classic materials with endless scope. Plasters are the unchallenged prime choice when it comes to exterior design. They combine amazing versatility and adaptability as an architectural design tool with unique protective functions. Properties which have been developed to perfection in the plasters from Sto. All-rounders for the facade The plasters from Sto open up vast design scope...