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Sto Corp. Introduces a Solution to Address Nation's Toughest Fireblocking Regulations

August 21, 2024

Sto Corp. Introduces a Solution to Address Nation's Toughest Fireblocking Regulations

It was recently announced that Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, has launched Sto Fireblocking, a patent-pending solution designed to meet the latest rigorous fireblocking requirements in the 2022 NYC Building Code (BC) for combustible exterior wall assemblies.

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Sto Corp. Launching Sto Strike Defense to Defend Against Blunt Force Impacts

July 15, 2024

Sto Corp. Launching Sto Strike Defense to Defend Against Blunt Force Impacts

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of Sto Strike Defense, an ultra-high impact puncture resistant solution designed to protect EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) from punctures caused by woodpeckers, as well as blunt and sharp objects.

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Unlock Architectural Excellence with Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

September 28, 2023

Unlock Architectural Excellence with Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

Sto, an industry leader, has unveiled MVES, a game-changer in construction. These systems seamlessly blend aesthetics and performance, making them ideal for today's architectural demands. MVES offers a world of possibilities for building facades, combining various textures, colors, and finishes while maintaining a robust building envelope for sustainability.

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Exploring Architectural Louvers Co.: Your Louver Solution

September 21, 2023

Exploring Architectural Louvers Co.: Your Louver Solution

Architectural Louvers Co. excels in the art of louvers. Join us as we delve into their world, where they specialize in crafting wall louvers, hurricane louvers, louvered sunshades, exterior sun control devices, and roof equipment screens tailored for the architectural construction market.

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Willard Shutter Grilles and Screens

March 28, 2022

Willard Shutter Grilles and Screens

22-1/2° Pitched Louvered screens offer maximum visual concealment while allowing for adequate ventilation. This louver configuration allows for 30% free airflow, and the louver can be inverted (flipped upside down) to provide even more concealment from line of sight if needed. This very effective design is very attractive and convenient for large projects.

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Matrix Wall Series - the next evolution in an integrated concealed fastener rainscreen wall panel system

January 7, 2022

Matrix Wall Series - the next evolution in an integrated concealed fastener rainscreen wall panel system

With ten unique panel profiles, as well as complimentary extruded aluminum trims and MiterSeam corners, the designer has all the tools necessary to create the next award winning design.

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Louvered Roof Equipment Screens

August 18, 2021

Louvered Roof Equipment Screens

Louvers can be used as vision barriers to hide mechanical equipment and other unsightly items. Louver blades allow airflow and reduce the wind loads imposed on structural framing. Check out these three options:

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New Download - The Architect’s Guide to Sun Control Products Brochure

May 26, 2021

New Download - The Architect’s Guide to Sun Control Products Brochure

Ruskin Sun Control products provide optimal shading to promote lower energy costs and to cut down the glare on your buildings. These sun control solutions create comfortable environments and increase lifespans of mechanical equipment, resulting in higher productivity and sustainability.

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Varying Perforation Pattern Technique Provides Sun Shading System

January 20, 2020

The Roger A. and Helen B. Krone Engineered Biosystems Building (EBB Krone) opened in 2015. It was built with the intention of creating a space where Georgia Tech engineers and scientists can work together on new medical technologies and curing diseases. Much like bees - or Yellow Jackets - the mascot of Georgia Tech, work together in a hive. It is possible that design architect, Lake Flato, and local architect Cooper Carry considered this when creating the building design.

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Corium Brick Cladding - Strength, Speed, Simplicity

December 23, 2019

Combining the beauty and simplicity of terracotta with the strength and durability of brick you'll find Corium, a fully engineered rear ventilated brick rainscreen system designed for mid to high rise buildings, new construction and recladding. Corium is a unique and versatile brick cladding system that combines the natural beauty of high quality genuine bricks with a simple and cost-effective installation. An innovative and versatile solution, Corium brings exciting new design flexibility to brick veneers including bond patterns, trim features, color and texture combinations. Corium combines strength, speed and simplicity into a modern facade system.

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Terracotta Rainscreen Facades give Durham County Human Services Complex an urban presence

September 25, 2019

The Durham County Human Services Complex in Durham, NC is designed as a courtyard building using Terracotta Rainscreen Facades to give the building an urban presence while the internalized courtyard is a hidden gem within the urban setting.

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