Every
building façade, even those created using
the highest quality materials, can benefit from an effective cleaning and
maintenance routine.
With this
in mind, façade specialists Sto Ltd have launched Sto Restore - a series of
product and system solutions for the cleaning, repair, recoating and protection
of building façades with existing
external wall insulation or render.
“While
there are products available which can provide long-lasting and
highly-effective protection for building façades, none can ever be completely
immune to the long-term effects of weathering and the environment,” comments
Sto’s Product Manager, Greg Astill.
“Discolouration,
staining and algae growth can all take their toll over long periods of time,
and an unsightly building can have a big impact on the way it is perceived. We
know from the feedback we receive that this is an area of concern for building
owners and facilities managers, who need to periodically refurbish and ensure
that their buildings look their best. The launch of Sto Restore provides them
with a reliable and cost-effective way to achieve that.”
The range
of Sto Restore solutions covers many different aspects of the maintenance and
restoration process, ranging from the repair of surface cracks, right through
to restoring the appearance and protecting the façade against the effects of
heat, cold, wind and wet weather. “We have everything that’s required to clean,
disinfect and prime the existing façade surfaces, ready for coating with one of
our Sto iQ intelligent paint solutions,” adds Greg. “Many external wall
insulation systems fail due to poor detailing and installation around windows
and doors and this is another area where we can restore weather resistance and
prolong the life of a façade”, he continues.
These
specially-formulated paints and coatings are all designed to create a fresh new
appearance for the building, and also inhibit the growth of algae and staining
well into the future, with their self-cleaning and quick drying product
properties. They are environmentally-friendly, and many of them are certified
to accredited international standards such as natureplus, the Blue Angel and
the TÜV-SÜD Technical Control Board.
Sto also
has a nationwide network of authorized applicators who are experienced in
delivering outstanding results for all types of façade refurbishment projects.
“Combined with the many different products in the Sto Restore range, this
allows building owners and maintenance managers to source everything they need
from a single specialist provider,” concludes Greg.
Reduce your
maintenance schedules and costs using innovative Sto Restore solutions, for
façades that stay cleaner for longer.
