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StoTherm Vario
Cost-optimised external wall insulation system with a large selection of materials
Products and systems vary from location to location due to local building regulations and standards. We strongly advise you to make contact, your local expert will be happy to consult you on standards and approval.
System advantages
- huge variety of creative possibilities using colour shades, textures, and materials
- large seamless facade surfaces possible
- entirely mineral coating build-up possible
- high resistance to micoorganisms (algae and fungi), especially with an additional paint build-up
- clean building site thanks to a system-approved PU foam adhesive technology
- water vapour permeable
- complete range of system components for efficient supply and delivery
Properties
Thermal protection
- approved EPS insulation board
- for natural stone and ceramic cladding up to 200 mm
Reaction to fire
- limited combustibility
- class B, C in accordance with EN 13501-1, depending on system build-up
- additional fire protection measures may be required
Impact resistance
- resistant to mechanical stress
- hail impact resistance class 3 in the appropriate system build-up
Wind load
- can be used with increased wind loads provided there is additional suitable fixing
Other properties
optional Lotus-Effect® Technology
Use
Area of application
- new and existing buildings up to high-rise level
- all types of public, private and commercial buildings
- to be used in accordance with the local building rules and regulations
- suitable for buildings in accordance with the lowest energy standard
- suitable for all climate zones
Substrate
- masonry, e.g. brick, calcium silicate masonry units, cellular concrete, fair-faced masonry and masonry veneer
- concrete, concrete slab construction
- timber construction (solid, frame and panel construction)
- steel construction (column and framing)
- lightweight construction
- existing external wall insulation systems (doubling-up of insulation)
Fixing
- bonding
- bonding and fixing with anchors
- purely mechanical fixing
Application
- suitable for application by machine
- no additional paint coat necessary if using cement-free finishing render
- special protection against algae and fungi with a double coat of paint
Creative possibilities
Design options
- Acrylic renders, silicone resin renders, and renders with Lotus-Effect® Technology in stippled render texture, rilled render texture, or in free-style textured render
- resin brick slips and 3D facade elements made of Verolith granulate
- Natural stone tiles, brick slips, and ceramic tiles
Colour spectrum
- great choice of colour shades in accordance with the StoColor System
- light reflectance value ≥ 20 %
Certification
Approvals
The relevant European and/or national approvals apply.
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