StoTherm Masonry Insulation
Insulation Systems for Concrete Masonry, In-situ or Pre-cast Concrete Walls
Overview
StoTherm Masonry Insulation is an exterior insulation 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 StoTherm+ 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.
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Benefits at a glance
StoTherm is one of the world's most successful facade insulation systems. As the first exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS), it was developed from the outset with a focus on safety and long-term material behaviour and has since been continually improved. StoTherm has one of the lowest complaint rates thanks to its high system reliability and durability.
- BRANZ Appraised
- 15 to 20 year warranty with maintenance schedule
- External dew point
- Combats condensation and mould
- Designed with minimal thermal conductivity and thermal bridging
- Complete installation and supply by Sto registered LBP contractor
- Easy to cut and detail plus easy assembly
- Very high crack resistance
- Highly weather-resistant
- StoFlexy meshed waterproofing for horizontal surfaces and foundations
- Breathable and vapour permeable
- Existing and new buildings up to high-rise level
StoTherm Armat Insulation System
StoTherm Armat is a BRANZ appraised insulation and render system installed on a variety of masonry substrates, consisting of EPS StoTherm Insulation Panels fixed with anchors which avoid thermal bridging.
The StoTherm panels are basecoat 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 Sto Registered Licensed Building Practitioner 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: Expanded Polystyrene Sheet
50/100mm "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
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Coating:
StoColor coating based on IQ Net Technology for functional facades or a StoClear Sealer.
StoColor Maxicryl
StoColor Lotusan
StoColor X-black
StoColor Lastic
StoClear Sealer


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 |
Stolit K 3.0mm |
Coloured Fine Float, Sponge, or Light Adobe Finish Renders: |
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Stolit MP |
Stolit MP Natural |
Stolit Milano |
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.
Product |
StoColor Maxicryl |
StoColor Lotusan |
StoColor X-black |
StoColor Lastic
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Download a Data Sheet:
Technical Datal Sheet (TDS) / Material Saftey Data Sheet (MSDS) / Sustainability Data Sheet (SDS)
Primers / Sealers:
Reinforcement Mesh:
Reinforcement Render / Base Render:
Finishing Renders:
Coatings:
Clear Coatings:
Download a Technical Specification
Please register all completed Sto specifications to info@sto.co.nz to ensure project confirmation and Sto warranty.
Download a BRANZ Appraisal
Download a Detail Set

Brick Series 810 series not issued
Fibre Cement Sheet Series 820 series not issued
Manufactured Stone - Schist & Natural Stone Series 840 series not issued
Stotherm Panel EIFS 860 series not issued
Dissimilar Joinery Series 870 series not issued
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Brick Series 810 series not issued
Fibre Cement Sheet Series 820 series not issued
Manufactured Stone - Schist & Natural Stone Series 840 series not issued
Stotherm Panel EIFS 860 series not issued
Dissimilar Joinery Series 870 series not issued
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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 May 2022