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Sto Lotusan® Exterior Coating one of Architectural Record Magazine's Top 13 New Products for 2005!
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| Feb 22, 2006 |
We are proud to announce that Sto Lotusan® was included in Architectural Record Magazine's 2005 Editor's Picks, a list of the year's 13 most outstanding building product introductions.
Lotus leaf - Inspiration for Sto Lotusan®
Sto Lotusan®: Dirt runs off with the water that falls on your facade.
Dirt particles are unable to hold on the leaves of the lotus plant and simply flow off with the rain droplets that fall on the plant.
Lotus-Effect® - Dirt runs off with Sto Lotusan
The Lotusan® exterior coating possesses a highly water-repellent surface similar to that of the lotus leaf. Its microstructure has been modeled on the lotus plant to minimize the contact area for water and dirt. The surface additionally offers enhanced hydrophobic properties.
The problem with conventional exterior paints:
The soiling of the facade becomes increasingly visible over time. On weather exposed sides in particular, microorganisms find an ideal environment for colonization in the form of adequate moisture and nutrients from dirt deposits.
The Lotus-Effect® on facades:
Water and dirt flow off immediately. The facade remains dry and attractive.
Sto Lotusan® featuring a pronounced self-cleaning effect: