Innovations

Facade

Sto sets new standards in design, technology and product planning for the building sector. From product development through to ongoing refinement of our existing product range, Sto works hard to ensure its products and systems outperform the competition in performance, reliability and sustainability.

Finishes

Lotus-Effect® Coatings

Unique StoLotusan facade coatings with patented Lotus-Effect® technology. Inspired by the lotus leaf, water and dirt is unable to grip the surface, so facades are washed clean every time it rains.

	Sto-Turbofix A foam adhesive for Sto-EPS Boards, Sto-Turbofix makes the application of StoTherm systems faster and easier than ever before with its compact design and quick setting performance. more

	Sto-Rotofix Plus A unique mechanical fixing for external wall insulation systems, allowing the insulation boards to be easily adjusted and checked post-installation, and reducing the time and components required to install. more

	Sto-Shield Mesh AES An alternative to standard reinforcing mesh in any Sto system, Sto-Shield Mesh AES acts as a Faraday cage, absorbing the potentially dangerous electromagnetic radiation from phone masts and power lines. more

A History of Innovation

1954 First synthetic resin bound render revolutionises the render market

1960 World’s first external wall insulation systems developed

1972 First mechanical fixing of EWI systems

1976 First cement-free, highly durable reinforcing coats

1994 First transparent thermal insulation StoSolar

1997 QS technology for application in cold temperatures with high humidity

1999 Paints and renders with the Lotus-Effect®

2005 Sto-Turbofix – superfast, thermally efficient bonding with PU foam

2010 Introduction of Sto-Rotofix Plus fixing system for unsurpassed pull-out strength

Finishes

Lotus-Effect® Coatings

System Design

Sto-Turbofix

Sto-Rotofix Plus

Sto-Shield Mesh AES