ATLANTA - (December 17, 2007) - Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, is producing StoTherm™ Storm Systems , a revolutionary high impact cladding that incorporates the best of EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) design flexibility, color range, great insulation, and light weight, with Level-E rated wall protection, the highest ranking available on the market today
As this 2007 hurricane season officially ends, Sto continues to offer serious protection. These systems protect the building envelope from some of the most severe weather in North America. They offer the highest level of protection (ASTM Level-E for essential facilities) against damage from wind and windborne debris, two of the major components of building envelope failure during a hurricane.
StoTherm Storm Systems
More than 25 hurricanes have struck coastal regions of the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992 with twelve hitting in 2004 and 2005 alone. Associated damages were over $42 billion in 2004 and a staggering $128 billion for 2005's storms.
"As with any wall assembly, proper design and construction, including the proper use of flashing to direct water away form the wall, not into the wall, is essential for long term durability," stated Mike O'Neil, Sto product manager.
Occupancy, height requirements, and other building code requirements dictate acceptance of wall assemblies by construction type. Sto recommends that you consult local code authorities to verify conformance of any proposed wall construction.
Always involve a qualified design professional in the design and detailing of wall assemblies, in the evaluation of the condition of any existing structure, and in the final determination of the suitability of any proposed system or assembly for any given structure.
For more information, visit www.stocorp.com or call 1.888.786-2955.
About Sto Corp.
Sto Corp., based in Atlanta, Georgia, is an innovative world leader and producer of a broad range of versatile cladding and coating systems for building construction, maintenance and restoration. Sto Corp. is ISO 9001 certified and operates production plants strategically located to serve more than 200 distributor shipping locations across North America. At research and development laboratories in the U.S. and Europe, Sto continues to revolutionize the industry with the highest quality products and application technology.
Contact:
Michael Sweeney
msweeney@stocorp.com