StoTherm AimS facade insulation system

The StoTherm AimS facade insulation system is extremely variable and makes a particular contribution to environmental protection and resource conservation (less oil and natural gas consumption), climate protection (lower CO2 emissions) and the circular economy (separation by type thanks to adhesive-free installation). Thanks to its variable configuration, StoThem AimS can also be used in almost any application - from timber construction to high-rise buildings.
Universally applicable and more sustainable than standard facade insulation systems: That is StoTherm AimS. It can be configured in so many different ways that it is suitable for a wide range of building requirements. To date, it is the only facade insulation system whose coatings (a base coat, a finishing coat and a bionic facade paint) are partly based on renewable raw materials (NawaRos). The binders of these cement-free coatings consist of 30 percent pine oil (from wood processing residues). This saves fossil raw materials and reduces CO2 emissions. These coatings can be combined with various insulation boards. If boards made of mineral wool are used (rock wool boards WLS 035 or Sto Speedlamelle Type II -2- Plus WLS 040), the result is a non-combustible ETICS that is also suitable for high-rise buildings and certified with the Blue Angel eco-label (RAL-UZ 140). Thanks to the organically bonded coatings, this variant of StoTherm AimS is also crack and impact resistant.

The variability of StoTherm AimS means that the system takes all sustainability aspects into account when it comes to facade insulation: thanks to the use of renewable raw materials and the fact that it is cement-free, it saves resources and reduces CO2 emissions. It can be installed without adhesives and can therefore be separated by type. It is durable, crack- and impact-resistant, thus ensuring long renovation intervals.

StoElement Fauna" nesting boxes for insulated facades

On new or renovated buildings, birds and bats have little room to raise their young. Special nesting boxes can be integrated into or attached to an ETICS and provide the animals with a species-appropriate habitat.
According to the Federal Nature Conservation Act, replacement habitats for animals must be created if nesting sites are lost due to new construction or renovation. StoElement Fauna nesting boxes are a simple and inconspicuous solution. They are available for installation in the facade insulation and for mounting on the render system.

For the built-in nesting boxes, appropriate areas are cut out during insulation and provided with a two centimeter thick layer of insulation. The boxes are then glued onto this. Depending on the model, this is possible from an insulation thickness of 140 millimeters. The boxes made of wood-concrete with a front made of mineral StoDeco Plan are supplied together with a shaped piece made of glass fiber fabric. Around the entrance opening, a raised rosette serves as an edge for the flush-mounted plaster. Nest boxes that are attached to the façade can be retrofitted and do not require any local reduction in insulation thickness. However, whether in or on the façade, nesting boxes should always be protected from the rain (e.g. under the eaves) and installed facing north or east to avoid excessive heating from the sun.

StoFix Iso-Bar ECO from Sto SE & Co. KGaA: Secure climbing aids for ETICS facades

In densely built-up cities, green facades provide a lively contrast to the gray-on-gray - and ensure better air quality. With the StoFix Iso-Bar ECO climbing system, Sto offers a solution for green facades on ETICS systems that can also be retrofitted.
They cool in summer, reduce noise, break down pollutants, protect fauna (especially birds) and create architectural highlights: Green facades. StoFix Iso-Bar ECO is now available to provide reliable and long-term support for plants. Specially developed for use on external thermal insulation composite systems, the building authority-approved system can also be retrofitted. To minimize thermal bridges, the anchors are made of glass fibre reinforced plastic. This means that the climbing system and anchor base are largely thermally separated. The weather and UV-resistant installation system is cut to length directly on site and offers design freedom thanks to various cable guides and grid geometries. In concrete or masonry, the system from Sto SE & Co. KGaA system can be fixed in concrete or masonry with insulation thicknesses of up to 300 millimetres using Multifix USF injection mortar; special adapters hold the climbing system securely in place.