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- Introducing Sto® Strike Defense Posted on October 23, 2024 Introducing Sto® Strike Defense August 27, 2024 Building Technology At Sto Corp., we admit we are a little obsessed with impact-resistant building materials. After all, the world can be a tough place—heat domes, drought, flash flooding, and woodpeckers. These persistent birds often cause unnecessary damage by pecking at the exterior of buildings. Introducing Sto Strike Defense, an ultra-high impact resistance solution designed to protect EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) from blunt or sharp objects and mitigate damage caused by woodpeckers. We tapped (get it?) deep into our industry-leading innovation to develop a solution that’s easy to install and lives up to the promise of advanced protection. Sorry, woodpeckers. Deterring Woodpeckers is Just the Beginning Sto Strike Defense puncture test Woodpeckers aren’t the only cause of blunt-force impacts. Punctures from vandalism and blunt and sharp objects are also a problem. Entryways, staircases, and lower sections are most susceptible to accidental impacts and punctures. Such damages can lead to water infiltration and system failures. Sto Strike Defense provides an additional layer of defense, preserving the look of the building and protecting the systems behind the cladding. Read more at StoCorp.com
- The Evolution of Building Protection Posted on October 23, 2024 Since prehistoric times, humans have sought to protect our homes and gathering places better. Comfort was the primary driver, so our early ancestors created thermal insulation with readily available materials such as animal fur and plants. Over time, earth, mud and stone were used. Eventually, the Greeks would invent insulation similar to what we use today.
- Thermal + Moisture Control in Modern Construction Posted on October 23, 2024 It wasn’t so long ago that we believed insulation alone could protect a building from all the damaging elements outside. But after decades of costly repairs due to water intrusion, mold and mildew, and corroded structural component repairs, along with advances in building science, we learned there’s more to effective thermal and moisture control - a lot more.
- Labour Force Survey – September 2024 Posted on October 16, 2024 Employment rose by 47,000 in Sept., while the employment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 60.7 percent. The unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage points to 6.5 percent.
- Statistics Canada releases housing affordability in Canada 2022 Posted on October 16, 2024 The share of households spending 30 per cent or more of their income on shelter costs returns to pre-pandemic levels.