4281SL
STO STUCCO CLADDING SYSTEMS
1
GENERAL

If you have pre-customised this work section using the "questions and answers" provided as part of the downloading process, it may be necessary to amend some clauses to suit the final project-specific version.

 

The section must still be checked and customised to suit the project being specified, by removing any other irrelevant details and adding project-specific details and selections.

 

This section relates to Stoanz Ltd Sto exterior render systems, applied by hand, or pump over:

 

Stoanz Ltd products must be installed by a Sto Registered Contractor.

Modify or extend the above description to suit the project being specified.

1.1
RELATED WORK

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Refer to 4230 WALL CLADDING for fibre cement backing board, only available in BASIC.

Refer to 4231 FIBRE CEMENT SHEET CLADDING for fibre cement backing board, only available in STANDARD.

Include cross references to other sections where these contain related work.

1.2
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Refer to the general section 1232 INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS for abbreviations and definitions used throughout the specification.

 

The following abbreviations apply specifically to this section:

AISI

The American Iron and Steel Institute

LRV

Light reflectance value

MPNZA

Master Painters New Zealand Association

Documents
1.3
DOCUMENTS

Refer to the general section 1233 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.  The following documents are specifically referred to in this section:

NZBC B2/AS1

Durability

NZBC E2/AS1

External moisture

WorkSafe:

Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Documents listed above and cited in the clauses that follow are part of this specification.  However, this specification takes precedence in the event of it being at variance with the cited document.

Delete from the DOCUMENTS clause any document not cited.  List any additional cited documents.

 

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Refer to the following related documents when preparing this section:

NZS 3604

Timber-framed buildings

AS/NZS 2311

Guide to the painting of buildings

AS/NZS 4361.1

Guide to hazardous paint management - Part1: Lead and other hazardous metallic pigments in industrial applications

BRANZ BU 633

Removing paint coatings

BRANZ BU 570

Ground clearances

1.4
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS

Manufacturer's and supplier's documents related to this section are:

Stoanz Ltd documents relating to work in this section are:

  • Sto Specification SS-306SL StoLite Stucco System
  • Sto Specification SS-306SLR StoLite Stucco System - Reclad
  • Sto Specification SS-808 StoStucco Render System
  • Sto Specification SS-808R Sto Stucco Render System - Reclad
  • Sto Specification SS-806 StoStucco Roughcast System
  • StoLite installation details
  • StoStucco installation details
  • Sto Technical Data Sheets
  • BRANZ Appraisal 468 (2024) - StoLite Stucco Cladding System
  • BRANZ Appraisal 605 - StoStucco Plaster Cavity System
  • BRANZ DC1182 - Durability Testing of the Sto Flexyl Waterproofing Membrane
  • BRANZ STO812-V2 - Comparative small hard body impact tests
  • BRANZ FH4007 - Cone Calorimeter Test on Sto Stucco Plaster System over Stainless Steel Lath
  • BRANZ FH4064 - Cone Calorimeter Test on Sto Lite Cladding System

 

Materials and execution to Stoanz Ltd specification except where varied by this specification and supported by architectural detailing.

 List documents relating to this part of the work, i.e. technical product/system specifications, test reports, appraisals, certification, etc. Normally they will be referred to in the text by the abbreviated title.

 

Copies of the above literature are available from:

Company:

Stoanz Ltd

Web:

www.sto.co.nz

Email:

info@sto.co.nz

Telephone:

0-4-801 7794

 It is important to ensure that all personnel on site have access to accurate, up to date technical information on the many products, materials and equipment used on a project.  In most cases individual products are not used in isolation, but form part of a building process. Also a particular manufacturer's and/or supplier's requirements for handling, storage, preparation, installation, finishing and protection of their product can vary from what might be considered the norm. Access to technical information can help overcome this potential problem.

Warranties

Use for listing all warranties relating to this section.  Supplier and manufacturer warranties are those that are freely offered by the supplier or manufacturer, similarly installers and applicators.  They are usually in their standard form and subject to their terms and conditions. Check the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for the date of commencement of warranties; which is normally practical completion of the contract, although not all suppliers, manufacturers, installers or applicators will agree to this.  Refer to the chosen conditions of contract as it may also contain information on warranties.

1.5
WARRANTY - MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER

Provide a material manufacturer/supplier warranty:

The StoLite Stucco Cladding System & StoStucco Render System

15 years

StoArmat Render System:

20 years

 

  • Provide this warranty on the manufacturer/supplier standard form (if not available then use the standard form in the general section 1237WA WARRANTY AGREEMENT)
  • Commence the warranty from the date of practical completion of the contract works.

Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.

Warrant this part of the work under normal environmental and use conditions against failure of materials and execution.  The Sto Contractor must complete the Sto Quality Assurance Schedule, Sto Contractor PS3 form and Workmanship Guarantee.

Modify or expand the clause to suit project or manufacturer/supplier requirements, options include:

  • Modify the form to be used
  • Commence the warranty from the date of installation
1.6
WARRANTY - INSTALLER/APPLICATOR

Provide an installer/applicator warranty:

The StoLite Stucco Cladding System & StoStucco Render System

5 years

StoArmat Render System:

10 years

 

  • Provide this warranty on the installer/applicator standard form (if not available then use the standard form in the general section 1237WA WARRANTY AGREEMENT)
  • Commence the warranty from the date of practical completion of the contract works.

Refer to the general section 1237 WARRANTIES for additional requirements.

Warrant this part of the work under normal environmental and use conditions against failure of materials and execution.  The Sto Contractor must complete the Sto Quality Assurance Schedule, Sto Contractor PS3 form and Workmanship Guarantee.

Modify or expand the clause to suit project or installer/applicator requirements, options include:

  • Modify the form to be used
  • Commence the warranty from the date of installation
1.7
MAINTENANCE - SERVICING

StoService Assurance is a comprehensive guide to maintaining the cladding with service inspections carried out every 2.5 years by the Sto Contractor to ensure the exterior building elements are cleaned and are performing in accordance with the Sto Material Warranty and Sto Contractor Guarantee requirements.

Requirements
1.8
QUALIFICATIONS WORKERS – MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS

Use only Sto Registered Contractors to apply the Sto render systems.  Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for additional requirements relating to qualifications.

Modify clause to suit project and manufacturer / supplier requirements.

1.9
NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions are not permitted to any specified Sto render system.

1.10
PROTECTION OF NEW RENDER

Provide protection systems as required by the manufacturer to protect fresh or uncured render from adverse weather conditions.

Normally required curing procedures can be altered when acrylic-modified renders (bonding agents) have been specified.  Such renders may only need to be protected from direct sun and strong, drying winds for 16 - 24 hours.  Consult the manufacturer's requirements in this clause or write another.

1.11
INSPECTIONS

Allow to inspect the whole of the work at each stage.  Determine a programme for inspections including notification when each part and stage of the work is ready for inspection prior to the work commencing.

 

If requested permit representatives of StoanzLtd to inspect the work in progress and to take samples of their products from site.  Refer Sto product manual.

1.12
SAMPLES

Refer to the general section 1270 CONSTRUCTION for details of how samples will be reviewed and how instructions to proceed will be given.  Provide the following samples for review:

 

Sample A

Sample B

Sample C

Sample description:

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Sample type:

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Number:

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Location:

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Supporting documentation:

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Reviewer:

Contract administrator

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Contract administrator

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Contract administrator

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Time for review:

10 working days ~

10 working days ~

10 working days ~

Review criteria:

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The intention of this clause is to allow samples to be obtained that are not otherwise readily available to a reviewer.

 

Delete rows and columns not required or add "n/a".

Sample description:

Describe the sample, size etc.

Submit one 300mm x 300mm standard panel of the selected finish texture and colour for approval.

In some instances a larger sample panel may be warranted.

Sample type:

Portable sample for review

Portable control sample

Fixed sample for review

Fixed control sample

 

Control samples define requirements for type and quality and are used for comparison purposes throughout the contract.

 

A "portable" sample is a sample that is easily movable, convenient for carrying. A "fixed" sample is a sample (semi) permanently placed. Expand on these terms as necessary.

Number:

State number of samples required, e.g. a minimum of three control samples - portable allow a sample to be retained on site with the other samples retained by the contract administrator and contractor.

Location:

Identify location of fixed samples, e.g. off site, on site, in situ

Supporting documentation:

Describe any additional documents required to support the review.

Reviewer:

 

Modify to suit the project, add additional reviewers if required.

Time for review:

Alter time if required.Expand to state timing in relation to when and where the sample is provided, e.g. at first site meeting.

Review criteria:

For example:

- Appearance

- Texture

- Colour

Add any critical items. Provide clarity for work that is not dependent on the review to continue.

1.13
INFORMATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Provide Sto Service Assurance Maintenance documents with the Sto Warranty upon practical completion of the contract for issuing to the building owner.

A copy of the maintenance instructions may be required by the Building Consent Authority with the building consent application,

1.14
HEALTH AND SAFETY

Refer to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and WorkSafe:  Guidelines for the provision of facilities and general safety in the construction industry.

If the elimination or isolation of potential hazards and risks is not possible then minimise hazards and risks in this work on site by using the proper equipment and techniques as required in the Health and Safety at Work Act and Worksafe.  Supply protective clothing and equipment.  Notify employees and others on site of the hazards and risks, and put into place procedures for dealing with emergencies.  Obtain from Stoanz Ltd the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each product to be used.  Keep material safety data sheets on site and comply with the required safety procedures.

1.15
PRODUCER STATEMENT

Provide the producer statement from the Sto Contractor in a form meeting the requirements of the Building Consent Authority.

Compliance information
1.16
DURABILITY

The work covered by this part of the specification has been designed and constructed to meet the NZBC durability requirement of 15 years with a serviceable life in excess of 30 years when maintained.  Refer to the following:

BRANZ Appraisal 468 - Sto Lite Cladding System

BRANZ Appraisal 605 - StoStucco Plaster Cavity System

1.17
INFORMATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Provide ongoing maintenance instructions required to meet the performance requirements of the NZBC B2/AS1 Durability.

Performance
1.18
PERFORMANCE

Accept responsibility for the structural and weather-tight performance of the exterior render application.

1.19
TESTS

Refer to MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS for details of BRANZ test results.

2
PRODUCTS

WARNING Mutually exclusive clauses follow.  Check your chosen cladding system and select accordingly.

DELETE system not selected.

Materials
StoLite Cladding System on Fibre Cement Sheet Substrate
2.1
LEVELLITE BASECOAT RENDER

Lightweight cement basecoat render in a bag.  The material contains mineral aggregates water retention agents, adhesive compounds, EPS beads and other additives to form a straight, solid basecoat render.

2.2
STOARMAT MESHED REINFORCEMENT RENDER

Synthetic reinforcement render in a pail with a calibration grain. A white non cement flexible meshing render containing organic fillers and fibres bound in a polymer dispersion to form a malleable crack resistant intermediate render with excellent adhesion qualities.

2.3
STO MESH

Alkali-resistant 165g/m² fibreglass mesh in 50 metre rolls.

2.4
STOLIT K & MP COLOURED FINISHING RENDERS

Six different synthetic coloured finishing renders (as selected) in a pail.  Containing organic aggregates and fibres bound in a polymer dispersion with enhancement agents and colouring pigments.  Refer to SELECTIONS for texture and colour.

Stolit K stipple textured aggregates renders and Stolit MP / MP Natural are sponge renders.

2.5
STOCOLOR FACADE PAINT

Coloured facade paint, with natural looking matt finish, hard, durable coating with excellent resistance to weathering.  Select acrylic, heat-reflective or mineral options.  Refer to SELECTIONS for paint and colour.

Select StoColor Maxicryl as finishing coat.

2.6
S PROTECT SC EASY CLEAN

Clear, invisible Silane sealer for ease of cleaning and added protection against staining of coloured sponge finishes (Note: where a clear coating is required contact Stoanz Ltd).

Select for sealing Stolit MP or MP Natural.

StoStucco Render Cavity System on Stainless Steel Lath

DELETE system if not selected.

2.7
STOSTUCCO FLASHING SYSTEM

Proprietary uPVC flashing system fixed over the framing wall underlay before the installation of the cavity battens and stainless steel lath.

2.8
TIMBER CAVITY BATTENS

Nominal 50mm x 25mm timber treated H3.1 cavity battens installed with 75mm x 3.15mm hot-dipped galvanized flat head nails.

2.9
STO STAINLESS STEEL LATH

Stainless steel lath 2400mm x 700mm made from AISI 304 stainless steel welded into 50mm x 40mm squares with double strength fixing wires at 150mm horizontal centres incorporating an inter woven absorbent perforated cardboard sheet with a backing sheet of overlapping bitumen building paper.

2.10
LEVELLITE BASECOAT RENDER

Lightweight cement basecoat render in a bag.  The material contains mineral aggregates water retention agents, adhesive compounds, EPS beads and other additives to form a levelling/straightening, solid basecoat render.

2.11
STOARMAT MESHED REINFORCEMENT RENDER

Synthetic reinforcement render in a pail with a calibration grain.  A white non cement flexible meshing render containing organic fillers and fibres bound in a polymer dispersion to form a malleable crack resistant intermediate render with excellent adhesion qualities.

2.12
STO MESH

Alkali-resistant 165g/m² fibreglass mesh in 50 metre rolls.

2.13
STOLIT K & MP COLOURED FINISHING RENDERS

Six different synthetic coloured finishing renders (as selected) in a pail. Containing organic fillers and fibres bound in a polymer dispersion with enhancement agents and colouring pigments.  Refer to SELECTIONS for texture and colour.

Stolit K - 1, 1.5, 2, 3mm aggregate renders  and Stolit MP / MP Natural are sponge renders.

2.14
STOCOLOR FACADE PAINT

Coloured facade paint, with natural looking matt finish, hard, durable coating with excellent resistance to weathering.  Select acrylic, heat-reflective or mineral options.  Refer to SELECTIONS for paint and colour.

Select for coating Stolit K renders.

2.15
S-PROTECT SC EASY CLEAN

Clear, invisible Silane sealer for ease of cleaning and added protection against staining of coloured sponge finishes (Note: Where a clear coating is required contact Stoanz Ltd).

Select for sealing Stolit MP or MP Natural.

Accessories
2.16
FLASHINGS

Head jamb sill and any other required flashings made from powder coated aluminium, stainless steel or uPVC for both recessed and faced fixed timber, aluminium and uPVC joinery to NZBC E2/AS1, 4.0 Flashings and masonry construction requirements.

2.17
STO FLASHINGS AND COMPONENTRY

Sto uPVC flashings for weatherproofing the cladding at transitions, junctions and terminations.

2.18
STO CONTROL JOINTS

Sto 8mm or 12mm uPVC control joint, including 12mm for inter-storey joints.

2.19
SEALANT

BRANZ appraised modified silicone (MS) sealant compatible with uPVC.

3
EXECUTION
Conditions
3.1
DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING OF PRODUCTS

Refer to 1270 CONSTRUCTION for requirements relating to delivery, storage and handling of products.

Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.

3.2
RENDERING CONDITIONS

Carry out rendering in accordance with the project and Sto specification and details under conditions which will not adversely affect the finished work.

Refer to Sto product manual.

Application
3.3
PREPARE SURFACE

Before rendering is commenced, remove any surface contaminants, e.g. dust, debris, oils, greases, retarders and loose material.  Treat any adhesion impairing surfaces, paint from already painted surfaces, and loose material.  Leave the surface dust free and clean.  Make good any defects in the background which may adversely affect the quality of the render coating.

Defects in substrate by others must be rectified by appropriate trade prior to render application commencing.

3.4
IRREGULARITIES

Ensure any damaged fibre cement sheet or lath is replaced and that the required number of fixings have been used.

3.5
FLASHING AND DETAILING

Comply with the Sto CAD flashing details.  Penetrations such as fixing brackets, pergolas, roofs and pipes shall be adequately flashed and waterproofed prior to render application.  Carry out to the required standard of execution to ensure water does not penetrate the exterior facade when complete.

Head flashings made from powder coated aluminium supplied by main contractor for both recessed and face-fixed timber, aluminium and PVC joinery.  Sub-trade penetration flashings and back flashings must be installed and sealed by that trade.

3.6
PENETRATIONS

All penetrations such as waste pipes, plumbing piping and electrical wiring in uPVC conduits must be installed with a minimum 5° downward slope, through the Sto render system, and be sealed using a double application of MS sealant at the backing/basecoat render and again at the mesh coat.

3.7
CONTROL JOINT LAYOUT AND DETAILING

Before commencing work confirm the layout of control joints and other visual detailing of the finished work.

3.8
CONTROL AND INTER-STOREY JOINTS

Where shown on the drawings and to Stoanz Ltd requirements, insert vertical Sto flexible uPVC control joints aligned with the base sheet set out at maximum 5.4m centres for StoLite and at 8.0m centres for StoStucco.  Reflect exposed control joints through the render.

Form horizontal inter-storey joints in the StoLite System at all inter-storey transitions or every 5.4m on continuous studs (excluding gables - maximum 7.0m).  Horizontal drained junctions are required at the third storey or at 7.0m in accordance with E2/AS1 Paragraph 9.1.9.4(b).

On StoStucco, horizontal inter-storey junctions are only required when unseasoned timber joists are used.  Where dry seasoned joists, LVL’s or proprietary joists are used, a drained inter-storey junction is required at the third storey or at 7.0m in accordance with E2/AS1 Paragraph 9.1.9.4(b).

Form vertical control joints using a proprietary Sto uPVC 8mm control joint, and inter-storey control joints using a proprietary Sto uPVC 12mm control joint.  Drained joints shall be formed using an E2/AS1 compliant metal flashing as per the Sto CAD details.

Refer to Stoanz Ltd technical data sheet and CAD drawings.

3.9
PARAPET / BALUSTRADE TOPS

Install a metal capping on parapet tops with a minimum slope of 5°.  On LevelLite rendered balustrades with a minimum slope of 10° apply Sto Flexyl / meshed waterproofing encapsulating the mesh to a minimum thickness of 1.5mm and extend 75mm up and down adjacent vertical render surfaces and cover any joints by a 50mm minimum.  Once dry apply StoArmat mesh coat followed by Stolit render finishing coats.

3.10
FINISHING

Refer to SELECTIONS for type and colour.

The choice of a light colour will help by reducing thermal movement - LRV 40% minimum.

StoLite Cladding System

6mm minimum fibre cement backing sheet fixed on cavity batten system to the manufacturers specifications.  Refer to the relevant Section of the specification.

 

WARNING

Mutually exclusive clauses follow.  Check your chosen cladding system and select accordingly.

DELETE system not selected.

3.11
FIBRE CEMENT SHEET SUBSTRATE

Ensure the main contractor and the sub trades are aware of their responsibilities relating to the required provision of weather tight details at all junctions, penetrations and transitions including any blockings required for support (see www.sto.co.nz for details).

Do not commence work until openings and apertures have been cut, joinery, pipes, fixtures, fixing pads and plugs, brackets and wiring conduits have been installed, and flashings and other preparations are complete.

All defects in the substrate must be rectified prior to application of the render coatings.  Ensure that substrates and adjoining surfaces are, after the preparation called for in this section, of the required standard by Stoanz Ltd.

Back-priming of sheets may be required where it is anticipated heavy condensation or other water can be present on the reverse side of the sheet (foundation levels, drip edges, window heads etc).  Use Sto Putzgrund or acrylic primer.

3.12
INSTALL UPVC FLASHINGS AND CLIP ON FOOT TRAYS.

Install all StoLite uPVC ClipOn foot trays and joinery flashings to fibre cement sheets and joinery.  Glue into position with construction adhesive prior to render application commencing.  All fixings and installation of the Sto uPVC joinery flashings, ClipOn foot trays, finishing edges and profiles to be in accordance with the Stoanz Ltd details.

3.13
STO RENDER APPLICATION

Sto pre-meshed UPVC corner beads to be installed on corners and edges as required, set in the basecoat and reinforce with the StoArmat mesh coat unless stainless steel corner angles are being used.

3.14
STO JOINTING MESH APPLICATION

Mesh all joints in the fibre cement sheets with 150mm wide Sto adhesive mesh before the basecoat render is applied.

3.15
BASECOAT RENDER

To clean dry backing boards, set polystyrene screed guides as required, stainless steel corners, StoLite uPVC ClipOn foot trays, joinery uPVC jamb and sill flashings and drip edges as required and allow to set.  Apply the LevelLite basecoat render at nominal 8mm thickness and close off wet render with an h shaped rule.  Allow to set up and cut back the LevelLite with a feathered straight edge to achieve a level plane surface free of hollows and deviations.  Apply enough LevelLite render to achieve a finished coat thickness of 8mm after screeding.

3.16
REINFORCEMENT MESH COAT RENDER

Apply over the dry basecoat render one coat of StoArmat reinforcement render at approximate thickness of 2mm.  While the render is still wet, lightly embed Sto mesh, ensuring adjacent drops of mesh are overlapped by a minimum of 75mm and the mesh is encapsulated into the render.  Allow to dry and apply one further coat of StoArmat at an approximate thickness of  1.5mm (minimum total thickness of 2.5mm).  Once dry remove any slight ridging with a Sto rasp.

3.17
SEALANT INSTALLATION

After the completion of the StoArmat mesh coat, all junctions between the joinery and around penetrations, flashings and other similar details to be sealed with a minimum 6mm bead of MS sealant.

3.18
FINISHING RENDER

Apply selected Stolit K or MP coloured finishing render with a steel trowel gauging to the thickness of the aggregate size and finish with a plastic float to the requisite pattern.  Apply Stolit MP or MP Natural in two coats and finish with a float and judicial use of a damp sponge.

Thickness and styles of renders varies between Stolit K- 1. / 1.5 / 2. / 3mm & Stolit MP/MP Natural - sponge.  Refer to SELECTIONS to choose required finishing render.

3.19
PAINT OR SEALER COAT

Apply one coat of StoColor matt facade paint (two coats required for StoColor X-black) tinted to the selected colour, on Stolit K render or S-Protect SC easy clean sealer on Stolit MP finishes.

Colour must have a light reflective value (LRV) of more than 35% or 25% when StoColor X-black is used.

Refer to SELECTIONS for system.

StoStucco Render System

Sto stainless steel lath fixed on cavity batten system including StoStucco flashings by nominated installer all as per Sto specification and CAD details.

DELETE system if not selected.

3.20
STO STAINLESS STEEL LATH

Ensure the main contractor and the sub trades are aware of their responsibilities relating to the required provision of weather tight details at all junctions, penetrations and transitions including any blockings required for support (see www.sto.co.nz for details).

Do not commence work until openings and apertures have been cut, joinery, pipes, fixtures, fixing pads and plugs, brackets and wiring conduits have been fixed and flashings and other preparations are complete.  Install over the wall underlay the StoStucco uPVC flashing system, incorporating joinery flashings, foot trays, soffits edges and dissimilar material junctions with back flashings as required.

 

Once the flashings are in place install nominal 50mm x 25mm H3.1 treated timber cavity battens to all studs using 75mm galvanized flat head nails at 300mm centres.  Install Sto stainless steel lath with writing facing out.  Overlap sheets in brick pattern and fix with an air driven stapler using 16g - 32mm stainless steel staples at 150mm centres on fixing wires to StoStucco Specification & CAD details.

3.21
STO STAINLESS STEEL LATH & FLASHINGS

Check the lath has been installed correctly over the StoStucco flashing system.  The screed guides attached to the flashing system are to clearly define the plane of the basecoat render applications.

3.22
SCRATCH COAT

To clean dry Sto Lath apply a nominal 8-10mm thick levelling coat of LevelLite render by pump, and trowel to close off the lath, combing the finish.  While the render is still wet, set stainless steel corners at externals corners to define the plane and leave to dry.

3.23
BASECOAT RENDER

To clean dry scratch coated lath apply the LevelLite basecoat render by pump at a nominal 8mm thickness to level the guides.  Close off wet render with an h shaped rule.  Allow to set up and cut back the LevelLite with a feathered straight edge and Sto rasp to achieve a level plane surface free of hollows and deviations.  Apply enough LevelLite render to achieve a flat plane between the Sto PVC flashing guides and external corner angles.  Once dry remove all ridges and excess render from the flashing facings so that the StoArmat mesh coat can lock into the flashing system.

3.24
REINFORCEMENT MESH COAT RENDER

Apply over clean, dry basecoat render one coat of StoArmat reinforcement render at an approximate thickness of 2mm.  While the render is still wet, lightly embed Sto mesh, ensuring adjacent drops of mesh are overlapped by a minimum of 75mm and the mesh is encapsulated into the render.  At joinery sills and jambs, cut excess mesh back and install Sto pre meshed edges into the rebates.  Allow to dry and apply one further coat of StoArmat at an approximate thickness of 1 - 1.5mm.  Once dry remove any slight ridging with a Sto rasp.

3.25
SEALANT INSTALLATION

After the completion of the Sto Armat mesh coat, all junctions between the joinery and around penetrations, flashings and other similar details to be sealed with a minimum 6mm bead of MS sealant.

3.26
FINISHING RENDER

Apply selected Stolit K or Stolit MP coloured finishing render with a steel trowel gauging to the thickness of the aggregate size and finish with a plastic float to the requisite pattern.  Apply Stolit MP or MP Natural in two coats and finish with a float and judicial use of a damp sponge.

Thickness and styles of renders varies between Stolit K- 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 3.0mm & Stolit MP/MP Natural - sponge.  Refer to Selections to choose required finishing render.

3.27
PAINT FINISH

Apply one coat of StoColor matt facade paint (two coats required for StoColor X-black) tinted to the selected colour, on Stolit K render or S-Protect SC easy clean sealer on Stolit MP finishes.

Colour must have a light reflective value (LRV) of more than 35%, or 25% when StoClor X-black is used.

Refer to SELECTIONS for system.

Completion
3.28
CLEANING

Remove debris, unused materials and elements from the site relating to render system application.  Replace damaged, cracked or marked elements.  Leave the whole of this work to the required standard.

3.29
FINAL INSPECTION

Arrange for a final inspection of the entire finished cladding by the project assessor immediately after completion of the wall cladding work and make good any defects or subsequent damage immediately.

4
SELECTIONS

Substitutions are not permitted to the following, unless stated otherwise.

4.1
STOLITE CLADDING SYSTEM

Location:

~

Substrate:

~mm fibre cement backing sheet

Base coat:

LevelLite basecoat render

Mesh coat:

StoArmat mesh coat reinforcement render

Finishing renders:

Stolit ~

Paint:

~

Sealer:

~

Paint coats:

One

Colour:

~

Substrate:

6mm thick Hardieflex® or 6mm thick Shera board

6mm thick sheet is minimum.  Specify, 6mm, 7.5mm, 9mm sheet for bracing, wind pressure, impact resistance, acoustics -  as required.

Finishing render:

Select render type, size and colour:

 

Stolit K is a coloured finish render select 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 3mm (aggregate ).

 

Stolit MP is fine plain coloured - MP Natural is sand specked sponge render.

Paint or Sealer:

Select Sto Color Maxicryl, or StoColor X-black for Stolit K or S-Protect SC sealer  for Stolit MP

Colour:

Refer to Sto.  Select a minimum light reflective value (LRV) for render and paint of 35% or 25% when StoColor X-black is used.

4.2
STOSTUCCO PLASTER SYSTEM

Location:

~

Substrate:

Sto Stainless Steel Lath with StoStucco flashings

Scratch coat:

LevelLite render

Base coat:

LevelLite basecoat render

Mesh coat:

StoArmat mesh coat reinforcement render

Finishing renders:

Stolit~

Paint:

~

Sealer:

~

Paint coats:

One

Colour:

~

Finishing render:

Select render type, size and colour:

 

Stolit K is a coloured finish render select 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 3mm (aggregate).

 

Stolit MP is fine plain coloured - MP Natural is sand specked sponge render.

Paint or Sealer:

Select Sto Color Maxicryl, StoColor Lastic or StoColor X-black for Stolit K or S-Protect SC sealer  for Stolit MP

Colour:

Refer to Sto.  Select a minimum light reflective value (LRV) for render and paint of 35% or 25% when StoColor X-black is used.