In fact, extreme weather conditions can generate interruptions of activity or delays in site delivery, or even disorders in the event of poor workmanship. Sto, the facade specialist - thermal insulation from the outside (ITE), technical products and embellishment of facades, ventilated cladding - has developed a wide range of solutions adapted to the winter season, effective products even in very bad weather. wet and cold.
A real relief for companies applying facades, then less subject to climatic hazards in their activity, which more in this period when energy renovation work is in full swing, and for individuals to no longer fear new work stoppages caused by the drop in temperatures and the return of the rain.
Work up to 70 more days
To be able to start work as soon as the first buds appear in spring or to prolong them despite the arrival of the first frosts in autumn. This is the deep wish of installation companies to make their activity less seasonal, less exposed to stress and more profitable by allowing them to carry out more projects.
It is with this in mind that Sto has developed particularly innovative technologies in terms of bonding mortars, organic under-plasters and plasters, and even paint additives.
These induce multiple benefits in terms of drying time and therefore productivity, optimizing the safety of teams faced with climatic hazards, achieving economies of scale and organizing tasks.
A boon on the project management side as well, which will no longer fear the stoppage of its site as soon as the first frosts approach.
A range of suitable solutions for low temperatures and high humidity
Fast bonding with FastTrack (FT) technology
Sto's FastTrack (FT) technology convinces with its setting and drying times, remarkably fast compared to conventional solutions, with guaranteed protection of facades exposed to frost down to -5 ° C. The secret to this acceleration process lies in a new agent technology that speeds up drying. And this, even at low temperatures from +1 ° C and up to + 15 ° C.
FT technology is integrated into StoLevell FT mineral adhesives, which can be used on rock wool and polystyrene insulation. Their performance, for example, allows anchoring to be carried out the next day, and offers the possibility of applying the reinforced underlayment even after 24 hours. Each step thus gained has direct repercussions on costs: the site becomes more productive thanks to a recovery. work within 24 hours.
HybridDrying (HD) technology for organic underlayment with the fastest drying time on the market in extreme conditions
HybridDrying (HD) technology offers unmatched setting and drying speed on the market for organic underlayments, without compromising on impact resistance. Thorough drying takes about 2 to 4 days, even if the weather conditions are bad.
With a view to reducing its intervention time on a site, while ensuring that the drying times of the solutions implemented for an optimized work quality are respected, the latest addition to the winter range, the sub- organic coating StoArmat Classic HD, is the ideal solution! It is, in fact, the product with the shortest drying time on the market, despite a capricious weather (between + 1 ° C and + 10 ° C and by night frosts down to -5 ° C) ! The finish can then be applied after around 2 days (compared to around 5 days normally).
StoArmat Classic HD is delivered as a two-component solution. The addition of StoAdditiv HD activates the drying process of the underlayment.
QuickSet (QS) technology for fast under-plaster set and finishes
In cold, humid weather, freshly applied products may wash out. To remedy this, Sto has developed QuickSet (QS) products: they ensure that the coatings are resistant to rain after only 7 hours. Their unique binder technology accelerates the formation of a film on the surface. Rain or shine, this protective wrap allows the product to dry perfectly.
Sto recommends using these QS products when outdoor temperatures are between + 1 ° C and + 10 ° C, and at maximum air humidity of 85%.
QS technology is used with organic underlayments, midcoats and topcoats.
For facade paints, StoAdditiv QS additive offers even more flexibility and savings. Do the weather conditions change when the application of one of the compatible paints * in the standard formula was planned? Nothing could be simpler, just add StoAdditiv QS to the paint. To ensure that this solution is perfectly suited to the paints to be applied, depending on the weather conditions, Sto has planned everything by designing heat-sensitive signage on the lid of each pot concerned, which indicates whether its use is optimal or not.