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I Exterior | Advanced Cavity Wall Syste StoEnergy Guard Advanced Cavity Wall System for Heat, Air and Moisture Control.

Questions about designing today's walls? StoEnergy Guard has answers. Do new energy codes change envelope design? Will a drainage cavity prevent water damage? Is continuous insulation required by code? Which air barriers work best? Is the wall assembly fire tested? StoEnergy Guard meets all these needs. More challenges than ever confront building design. Energy efficiency is a top concern. New codes call for specific features in wall assemblies: Air barriers - mandated by ASHRAE tion (c.i.) is also a code requirement. Plus common claddings like stucco and adhered masonry veneer also require...

StoEnergy Guard unites advanced building components into a single, proven and code-compliant solution. As an advanced cavity wall system, StoEnergy Guard benefits from StoGuard, a code-compliant waterproof air barrier, along with the engineered drainage layer, Sto DrainScreen, and a high-R-value, continuous insulation product, Sto Insul-X. The result is a durable, energy-efficient wall. StoGuard is a commercial-grade, waterproof air barrier that seals and protects the building walls. A continuous air barrier prevents up to 40% energy loss according to the Department of Energy. StoGuard is...

StoEnergy Guard is a sole-source, proven solution for exterior walls StoEnergy Guard meets today's demands: Energy codes and green building rules. Durability and ROI are demanded A complete, advanced cavity wall solution for use with most claddings, StoEnergy Guard meets these needs and more. Energy Codes Building codes and energy codes now demand specific features of walls and enclosures, including air barriers, water-resistive lay- ers and^^Hage cavities. The International Building Code (IBC) requires continuous insulation (c.i.), too. StoEnergy Guard was designed to meet these new...

Drainage behind absorptive claddings Stucco and other absorptive types of claddings, including thin brick or adhered masonary veneer, are not waterproof. The porous materials let water in from wind-driven rain, or water vapor drive caused by hot, sunny weather. directly against wood sheathing, felt, or house- wrap sheets can have drying potential. Fire protection Wall assemblies, including foam plastic insulation and air barrier systems, must be tested and listed as assemblies, not individual compo- nents, to meet NFPA 285 and other fire test criteria for steel frame with gypsum board and...

StoEnergy Guard offers proven, fire tested assemblies Tested to meet today's stringent fire codes and building codes. Fire tested cement stucco Using StoEnergy Guard, a cement stucco wall over steel studs, con- Fire Tested - As an Assembly Fire-safe construction is critical today. Buildings must have fire tested wall assemblies to meet all the strict requirements of the International Building Code (IBC). The main fire test standard for multi-story construction with foam plastic insulation is NFPA 285, and StoEnergy Guard meets the requirements of this standard. In IBC Section 2603.5, for...

Fire test-evaluated manufactured stone Using StoEnergy Guard with a manufactured stone or adhered masonry veneer can meet NFPA 285 over steel studs, CMU or concrete. Varied Alternatives StoEnergy Guard provides a variety of fire tested or evaluated assemblies depending on the project needs or user preference. A number of StoGuard membranes may be selected — and the assembly will still meet NFPA 285. This means flexibility of design and product choice. For example, StoEnergy Guard for attached masonry may use several of Sto's membranes, air barriers, insulation products and adhesives. Use...

Building Science and Design Keeping walls dry is a function of many factors - building height, orientation and severity of exposure to wind and rain, and build- ing design details. Particularly important is the incorporation of flashings at critical locations - at the base of the wall, floor lines, roof/wall intersections, lower to higher wall intersections, beneath sills and copings, and at parapets - to direct water to the exterior, not into the wall assembly. Quality of components such as win- dows, doors and sealants, and the installation of all components in an integrated and...