StoTherm Masonry Insulation
Insulation Systems for Concrete Masonry, In-situ or Pre-cast Concrete Walls
Overview
StoTherm Masonry Insulation is an exterior insulating finishing system (EIFS) for concrete masonry, in-situ or pre-cast concrete walls. Consisting of 40 to 100mm and over thick EPS StoTherm Panels or Sto Therm+ Panels which increase R-values by up to a further 20% for better energy efficiency and savings.
Sto, a world leader in manufacturing insulated render systems has provided over 150 million square metres of insulated cladding to date and has been tried and tested in every climate around the world for proven insulation performance.
Brochure
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StoTherm Armat Insulation System
The StoTherm Armat Insulation System installed on a variety of masonry substrates, consists of EPS StoTherm Insulation Panels fixed with anchors which avoid thermal bridging.
The StoTherm panels are basecoat with Levell Novo render to straighten any irregularities. Followed by StoArmat render and glass fibre mesh, providing engineered reinforcement to reliably dissipate tensile, seismic and shear stress. Finished with perfectly interlocking components: Stolit fibre-reinforced coloured finishing render plus StoColor; creating a 4mm weather tight reinforcement system for reliability and protection that surpasses the facade durability requirements.
Installations are carried out by a registered Sto Contractor with the added protection of a StoArmat 15 or 20 Year Warranty and StoService Assurance, guaranteeing building code compliant materials are used and application meets building code standards, including a service plan for long-term security.
StoTherm Armat Insulation Construction
Click on each of the layers below to view the components of the system.
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Adhesive: Gluecoat Mortar
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Insulation: StoTherm or StoTherm+ Expanded Polystyrene Sheet
40/100mm "S/M" grade self-extinguishing sheet, manufactured to AS 1366 Part 3 by an approved manufacturer.

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StoTherm Anchors
Anchors are installed countersunk and capped with ST Insulation Cap to avoid thermal bridging.
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Basecoat: StoLevell Novo Render
Lightweight EPS bead mineral render with good build properties, water retention agents and machine application properties.

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Reinforcement Render: StoArmat Render
An organic, weather resistant, cement-free and breathable, high-impact render, with a crack resistance six times higher than that of standard cement-based plasters.

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Plus: Sto Glass Fibre Mesh 4/7mm
Easy to install, meets the highest requirements for crack, stress and alkalinity resistance.

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Finishing Render: Stolit Renders
Organically bound, highly weather resistant, strong, hard-wearing, impact-resistant, pre-coloured finishing renders. (No cement)
Stolit K Range
Stolit MP & MP Natural
Stolit Milano
Sto RFP Sponge

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Coating:
StoColor coating based on IQ Net Technology for functional facades.
StoColor Lotusan
StoColor X-black
StoColor Maxicryl
BRANZ Appraisal 604
StoArmat 15 or 20 Year Warranty with StoService Assurance
Finishes
Stolit: Coloured Finishing Renders
Stolit organic finishing renders are manufactured in Germany incorporating the latest technology; certified globally and successfully applied to rendered substrates in every climatic zone for over 50 years.
The Stolit range provides the perfect combination of properties: durable, strong, hard-wearing, impact-resistant, malleable, weather-resistant, colour-stable and highly resistant to microorganisms. In addition, its vapour permeability allows your building to breathe while still repelling water.
Coloured Self-Gauging Float Finish Renders: |
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Stolit K 1.0mm |
Stolit K 1.5mm |
Stolit K 2.0mm |
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Coloured Fine Float, Sponge, or Light Adobe Finish Renders: |
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Stolit MP |
Stolit MP Natural |
Stolit Milano |
Sto RFP Sponge |
Facade Paints
The StoColor finish, a serviceable coating embodying intelligent technology for a range of surface functions to compliment the architectural structure and design. The StoColor System, with 800 shades or matched to any colour using the Sto Spectrometer, provides a clear framework and systematic approach to colour based on integrated layers, combining texture and colour for aesthetic appeal.
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StoColor Lotusan |
StoColor X-black |
StoColor Maxicryl
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Download a TDS or MSDS
Primers / Sealers:
Reinforcement Mesh:
Reinforcement Render / Base Render:
Finishing Renders:
Coatings:
Download an Editable Specification
Please register all completed Sto specifications to [email protected] to ensure project confirmation and Sto warranty.
Download a BRANZ Appraisal
Download a Detail Set
For a StoTherm Masonry Insulation detail or set please contact us.
Disclaimer: These drawings have been issued as a guideline. The sequence work covers various building components, each trade is responsible to ensure their elements are fully installed, including all waterproofing / sealant / flashings as is applicable.
Last updated January 2018











