StoArmour Facade Panel System by Sto

StoArmour Facade Panel System

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Cantilever House, Havelock North, by Sumich Chaplin Architects

Elizabeth Towers, Tauranga, by Ignite Architects.

Frame Apartments, Wellington, by Archaus Architects.

Erskine, Wellington, The Wellington Company, Common Architecture.

Farmers, Rangiora, by Ignite Architects.

Latimer Central Apartments, Christchurch, by John Street & Context Architects.

Zavos Corner, Wellington, by Parsonson Architects.

Salamanca Apartments, Wellington, by Parsonson Architects

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Description

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) has evolved into an innovative lightweight concrete building material used worldwide in various construction systems. StoArmour Facade Panel embodies the latest in AAC technology with corrosion-resistant ductile steel reinforcing, delivering a durable facade panel from a dependable supplier.

StoArmour Panels are available 50mm thick x 2200mm long x 600 mm wide, or 75 mm thick x 2200 mm long x 600 mm wide. They are installed horizontally over a 20 or 40mm deep ventilated drainage cavity.

The StoArmour Facade Panel System finished in the StoArmat Miral Render System has passed a series of stringent compliance tests for commercial and residential construction, providing a superior weathertight and fire-resistant facade system with good sound insulation properties and impact resistance.

Key Features

BRANZ Appraised
Weathertightness testing: E2/VM1 and AS/NZS 4284
Face load tested up to 4.5 kPa ULS
Vertical fire spread facade testing: ISO 5660 and BS 8414-2
Fire Resistance Rating (FRR): 120/120/120
Ventilated cavity design
Good acoustic properties to reduce external noise
Time and cost-efficient construction
For residential and commercial construction
A comprehensive library of Sto details and specifications to ensure the scope of work is identified
Installed by a Sto Registered Contractor (Licensed Building Practitioner)
StoArmat 15 or 20 year warranty with StoService Assurance

Ranges

Sto Facade Systems

Scope of Use

The StoArmour Facade Panel Cladding System has been appraised as an external wall cladding system for buildings within the following scope:

For residential and light commercial type buildings where domestic construction techniques are used.
The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1
Constructed with timber or steel framing complying with the NZBC.
With a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Table 2

The StoArmour Facade Panel System has also been appraised for weathertightness and structural wind loading within the following scope;

The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1
Constructed with timber and steel framing complying with the NZBC
Including wind pressures up to a maximum design differential ultimate limit state (ULS) of 2.5 kPa

StoArmour Panel is suitable for both residential and commercial buildings. For use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills.

Limitations on Use

Installed by a Sto Registered Contractor (Licensed Building Practitioner)

Statement of Building Code Compliance

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3, B1.3.4
Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2
Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1

Note: The StoArmour Facade Panel System meets the performance requirements of NZBC Clause B2.3.1 (b), 15 years for the cladding system and plaster finish, and the performance requirements of NZBC Clause B2.3.1 (c), 5 years for the exterior paint system.

The StoArmour Facade Panel System is expected to have a serviceable life of at least 30 years provided the system is maintained in accordance with this Appraisal, and the StoArmour panels, fixings and plaster are continuously protected by a weathertight coating and remain dry in service.