SS806 StoStucco Roughcast System

January 2012

Stoanz Ltd
Authorized partner of Sto AG

STOSTUCCO PEBBLE DASH ON STO S/S LATH SPECIFICATION

STOSTUCCO ROUGHCAST ON STO STAINLESS LATH CONSTRUCTION
BRANZ Appraisal No 468 (2005) - ACAD Details www.sto.co.nz building with Sto

Project:
Prepared for:
StoStucco Roughcast plaster on Sto Stainless Steel lath with bituminous backing paper
This specification is written for the application of the StoStucco Roughcast Plaster System consisting
of; A welded stainless steel lath including Sto PVC flashings, LevelLite basecoat plaster, LevelLite
flanking coat cast with selected Roughcast Stone finish painted in StoColor Maxicryl facade paint
applied over cavity battened timber frame constructed to NZBC
Note: This system has been developed and tested using modern technology to emulate the traditional
plastering techniques that relied on the knowledge of the plasterer to mix regional sands, lime,
aggregates and cement that when reinforced with galvanized mesh has been historically known as
stucco plaster.

1. PREPARATION
Responsibility
All work in this section shall be the responsibility of the Main Contractor, unless otherwise expressly
agreed.
The Main Contractor is to ensure that he or she is fully conversant with all Sto Standard installation and
fixing details (see www.sto.co.nz Building with Sto) and the Main Contractors responsibilities before
works commence. The Main Contractor is to be responsible for all liaison with the various sub
contractors to ensure that all items relating to weather tightness of joints/connections affecting the Sto
Lite Plaster System are strictly in accordance with Sto ACAD standard or project specific details, i.e.
items such as electrical wiring, flashings, trays etc or any items that flash or penetrate the Sto Plaster
System.
The main contractor shall be responsible for ensuring any windows/doors are installed in accordance
with Sto details by others, but before the plaster system has commenced.
The Sto QA Compliance Form is required to be filled out by the various parties involved (Main
Contractor, Sub Contractors and Sto Applicator) for the Sto Warranty.
2. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Timber Frame Elements:
Shall be constructed to NZS: 3604 and comply within the scope of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1
with maximum stud spacing of 600mm centres. Dwangs must be fitted flush between the studs at
maximum 800mm centres. All framing shall be true in vertical and horizontal planes with particular
attention to intersections of top plate/floor beams/bottom plate in multi-storey construction. Adequate
timber framing/blocking shall be provided by the Main Contractor/Builder to facilitate adequate cladding
fixings and clearances off associated surfaces for the Sto Stucco Plaster System.
The information contained in this Specification is based on our experience and testing and represents the latest information available at the date of production. No
responsibility is taken for uses to which this information may be put, but we advise that where application of products and processes is in complete conformity with this
specification an appropriate warranty is available. We reserve the right to alter or update information parameters and formulations at any time without prior notice.

Stoanz ltd

72 Abel Smith Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

Ph: +64 4 801 7794

Fax: +64 4 384 9828

e-mail: [email protected]

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The timber grade and level of treatment shall be in accordance with the latest requirements contained
in NZS: 3602 generally, this will require a minimum treatment level of H1.2. The Moisture content of the
timber frame shall be no more than 24%MC prior to the Sto Lite Cavity installation.
Wall insulation is required as defined in the latest version of NZS: 4218 to meet the applicable zone.
Wall insulation
NZBC Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 or NZBC Verification Method H1/VM1 can be used for housing,
communal residential, communal non-residential and commercial buildings. For buildings with a glazing
area of 30% or less of the total wall area, the minimum wall R-values required for non-solid construction
are: Climate Zone 1 & 2 R 1.9 and Climate Zone 3 R 2.0. The Thermal resistance of building
elements may be verified by using NZS 4214. The BRANZ House Insulation Guide Third Edition
provides thermal resistances of common building elements and is based on calculations from NZS
4214. Calculations in accordance with NZS 4214 require that the ventilated air gap and the thermal
resistance of each layer between the ventilated air gap and the outside air be de-rated by 45%.
Wall Underlay
A flexible wall underlay is suitable for use in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Very High. A
rigid underlay is required in Extra High Wind Zones and specific design wind pressures. A wall underlay
meeting the requirements of E2/AS1 shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufactures
instructions. The wall underlay shall always be returned into the recesses of all openings and double
lapped and flashing taped as per E2/AS1, WANZ or a BRANZ appraised wrap specification.
Note: Ensure any items requiring fixing or penetrating the timber frame such as fixing brackets etc are
installed and flashing taped onto the building wrap in accordance with E2/AS1. Proprietary rigid
sheathing systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Generic
sheathing materials shall be selected and installed in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution
E2/AS1 Table 23. Generic sheathing materials shall be overlaid with a flexible wall underlay in
accordance with E2/AS1 Table 23.
Soffits
Shall be fixed before cladding is installed and allowance made to close off the cavity with framing or
battens to stop air flow into the roof space. A 6/8mm bead of MS Sealant is installed after the StoTherm
panel work is completed and before plastering commences. Inclined soffits require a flashing, soffits
less than 450mm wide may require a flashing see table 1: E2/AS1 alternatively Sto Joint Seal Tape can
be installed in accordance with StoTherm ACAD details.
Penetrations and Fittings refer E2/AS1 fig 68
Penetrations and fittings such as waste pipes, vents etc shall be adequately supported by blocking and
as required taped onto the underlay with a square sized flexible flashing tape fixed 100mm all round
onto the building wrap and a 25mm strip wrapped around pipe or fitting to secure the star cut in the
square, prior to cladding installation. Where penetrations pass through solid blocking with a minimum
75mm blocking overlap to the underlay they dont require taping but must have an exterior flange fitted
over the sealant. Blocking must also be installed for taps, door stops/hooks, lights, security fittings etc
and all electrical wiring shall only penetrate the cladding and plaster system in PVC conduit at a
minimum downwards rake of 5 degrees with a exterior flange installed.
StoStucco uPVC Flashings
All Sto Stucco uPVC flashings including joinery, foot trays and soffits caps must be fitted to the
framing before the cavity battens are installed. A diverter flashing is required (unless a WANZ joinery
support bar is fitted) after battening under the window joinery to direct any water back against the lath
see StoStucco ACAD details.
Aluminium Joinery
The window/door joinery shall be offset from the timber frame to the back face of the window flange by
23mm to allow for the installation of the StoStucco joinery uPVC flashings to clip behind the
aluminium joinery be bonded in place and junction sealed with MS Sealant. All joinery shall be fitted
with StoStucco uPVC joinery flashings before the installation of the cavity battens or Stainless Lath.
The information contained in this Specification is based on our experience and testing and represents the latest information available at the date of production. No
responsibility is taken for uses to which this information may be put, but we advise that where application of products and processes is in complete conformity with this
specification an appropriate warranty is available. We reserve the right to alter or update information parameters and formulations at any time without prior notice.

Stoanz ltd

72 Abel Smith Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

Ph: +64 4 801 7794

Fax: +64 4 384 9828

e-mail: [email protected]

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StoStucco uPVC jamb flashings must extend 30mm above head flashing to form stopends and be
cut at the sill to the 15 window sill angle so they butt tight. Proprietary aluminium joinery head flashings
must have a min 15 degree slope, be butted into the jamb flashings by removing the window jamb outer
leg and 5mm kick tab off the inner leg and then sealant joint the junction to form stop ends with a
flexible flashing tape securing the aluminium head flashing to the building wrap. The StoStucco uPVC
sill flashing is cut 60mm longer than the window and positioned 30mm either side to over mask the
jamb flashings. Note: Refer to StoStucco ACAD details or project specific details before commencing.
Timber Cavity Battens - Sto uPVC vermin tray (providing min 1000mm venting per lineal metre)
All exterior framing shall be battened with timber cavity battens. Using a StoStucco uPVC Foot Tray
installed horizontally as a datum starter on the timber bottom plate, fix to all studs a 45mm x 25mm
thick H3.1 treated timber batten to the full length of the stud, preferably in one continuous length.
Should joints be necessary, they must be tight butted with a 15mm clearance occurring at any
interstorey junction. The battens must be centred on the timber framing. Additional vertical battens are
required at internal and external corners, at openings, between 600 centred studs and as required to
join lath joins. At the soffits infill battens are required between the studs for fixing. Horizontal packers off
set by 5 degrees with a minimum 50mm gap at the vertical batten junctions are required at the bottom
plate and can be used on noggins for additional lath fixing. Cavity battens or packers under a window
opening must not be located closer than 50 mm to the edge of the opening. The Jamb battens are
notched by 50 x 30mm both sides for the sill flashing and diverter flashing unless a joinery support bar
is used. The battens and any packers shall be mechanically fixed using 75 x 3.15mm sized flat head
hot dipped galvanized nails driven home at minimum 300mm centres on studs (all dwangs for any
intermediate battening) using two nails into the top and bottom plates. All timber-framing batten set out
must comply with the relevant StoStucco ACAD details and technical data to provide the required
support and fixing requirements for the lath.
Note: The Sto Applicator is to supply the StoStucco Flashings But all Building Wrap & Wrap
tapes, joinery, proprietary window head flashings and cavity battens, are supplied and installed
by the Main Contractor or their nominated Sub-Contractors unless specifically agreed.
Additional Building Wrap required if Stainless Steel Lath doesnt incorporate Bituminous Wrap.
All exterior cavity battens shall be covered with a taunt craft based building paper or synthetic BRANZ
Appraised wrap supported with 75 mm galvanised mesh or plastic tape or wire at 150 mm centres run
across the cavity battens to limit the deflection of the wrap to a maximum of 5mm all securely fastened
in accordance with the manufacturers specifications to form a backing for the lath.
NOTE: MAIN CONTRACTOR & ALL SUB TRADES INVOLVED IN ANY EXTERIOR WORK
All Details must be in strict accordance with project specific or StoTherm ACAD details
3. STAINLESS STEEL LATH
Responsibility
All work in this section shall be the responsibility of the Sto Contractor unless otherwise agreed.
Stainless Steel Lath Installation
The Stainless Steel lath shall be installed strictly in accordance with the StoStucco CAD details and
instructions. Care shall be taken to ensure that fixing patterns are maintained, and that sheet edges
are not damaged. Sheets must be installed perpendicular to the studs/cavity batten in a staggered
brick pattern working from the bottom tray up with labelling facing the applicator. Sheets are over
lapped by 2 sections vertically and one section horizontally with a gap or cut between double stapled
joint at the designated control joints. Remove the vertical bituminous paper on one side of the lath and
when joining lath remove the overlapped bituminous paper to allow the plaster to bond through at all
joins. All laths must be bent around internal and external corners by at least 200mm min (normally to
next batten) and taken past all joinery jambs by 200mm min. All fixings and ties shall be minimum
Grade 304 stainless steel; minimum 16g x 32mm min staples used with an air driven stapler. The lath is
fixed to the cavity battens at 150mm centres on the parallel double reinforcing wires and around the
wall perimeter battening with two fixings at horizontal laps. Where the join is not over a batten sheets
must be wired together at 150mm centres.
The information contained in this Specification is based on our experience and testing and represents the latest information available at the date of production. No
responsibility is taken for uses to which this information may be put, but we advise that where application of products and processes is in complete conformity with this
specification an appropriate warranty is available. We reserve the right to alter or update information parameters and formulations at any time without prior notice.

Stoanz ltd

72 Abel Smith Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

Ph: +64 4 801 7794

Fax: +64 4 384 9828

e-mail: [email protected]

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When sheets are to be continued over junctions particularly between floors, care shall be taken to
ensure that the horizontal and vertical planes are maintained true across the junction and an interstorey
joint is formed. Normally control joints are formed by cutting through lath with a grinder after the lath
has been securely erected with fixings both side of the joint (Warning: cover windows to avoid marring
glass with grinder splatter).
Note: All narrow widths, stress points, doors, etc are to be reinforced with lath butterflies (no paper).
Interstorey Joints
Interstorey floor joints require a 15.0mm break in the battening combined with a Sto uPVC 10mm
Finishing Edges or Drip Square Edge and 12mm Sto Control Joint or inter storey metal flashing
with a poly profile to cover the joint. The cavity is required to be closed with a non-vented interstorey
joint at second floor transition (third storey). Refer to StoStucco ACAD details or project specific
control/interstorey joint details before installation.
Sealant
All new sealant beads associated with the cladding system shall be MS Sealant applied in accordance
with the manufactures instructions.
Control Joints
All control joints as designated by the drawings, StoStucco ACAD details or as set out by the
engineer must be followed. Refer Stoanz for specific project control joints design details. Control joints
must be installed in the StoArmat Meshed reinforcement plaster coat using the Sto uPVC V control
joints. Ensure the lath/mesh coat has been cut for the control joint. Control joints are required to be
placed horizontally & vertically at maximum 5.4 lineal metre centres preferably above and below the
joinery jamb openings and at interstorey floor transitions or as specifically required by the project
drawings. Note: Specific Sto uPVC flexible control joints are available from Stoanz Limited for control
joints, interstorey junctions and flashings.
Penetrations
Penetrations such as waste pipes and fixing brackets shall be sealed to the Building Wrap with a
square sized flexible flashing tape fixed 100mm all round onto the building wrap with a 25mm strip
wrapped around pipe / fitting to secure the star cut in the square, prior to cladding installation. Note: All
penetrations through the StoStucco Plaster System are to be adequately supported by blocking sized
to suit and sealed during cladding installation with MS Sealant and flanges as necessary. Refer
StoStucco details for approved set out and detailing. All penetrations through the StoStucco Plaster
System shall have MS Sealant applied again after the reinforcement mesh coat. All Penetrations
through the plaster system must be installed by the relevant trade with a minimum 5 degrees
downwards slope to avoid encouraging water penetration.
Architectural Profiles
Any Architectural shapes used to create detailing shall be correctly cut to size and fitted using
GlueCoat Mortar applied to the back of the shape with a notch trowel prior to placing. Fixings may be
used to position shapes correctly whilst the adhesive cures or for mechanically securing large profiles.
The profiles shall be pre meshed or receive a StoArmat mesh coat.
Parapet & Balustrade Caps
Parapet metal caps must be installed with a min 5 slope and over lap the cladding 50mm in low
medium and high wind zones, 70mm in very high and 90mm in extra high wind zones.
Any horizontal plastered surfaces must have a minimum 10 fall and have StoFlexyl waterproofing
membrane installed. On balustrades StoFlexyl must be correctly mixed (drill mix 1/1- with fresh
cement) and applied with a layer of Sto mesh embedded into the StoFlexyl which is then floated to a
level surface attaining a total minimum film thickness of 1/1.5mm. Extend membrane 75 mm up or
down adjacent vertical surfaces see StoArmat ACAD Details and allow to dry overnight. All StoFlexyl
waterproofing is to be over coated in StoArmat Classic meshed reinforcement plaster.
Note: StoFlexyl meshed waterproofing has been evaluated by BRANZ to meet AS/NZS 4858
waterproof membrane requirements as required by E2/AS1.
The information contained in this Specification is based on our experience and testing and represents the latest information available at the date of production. No
responsibility is taken for uses to which this information may be put, but we advise that where application of products and processes is in complete conformity with this
specification an appropriate warranty is available. We reserve the right to alter or update information parameters and formulations at any time without prior notice.

Stoanz ltd

72 Abel Smith Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

Ph: +64 4 801 7794

Fax: +64 4 384 9828

e-mail: [email protected]

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4. STOSTUCCO PLASTER INSTALLATION

General Responsibility
The StoStucco Roughcast Plaster System shall be approximately 20/25mm thick, installation shall
be carried out in stages over the Stainless Steel lath consisting of; LevelLite basecoat plaster,
LevelLite leveling flanking coat cast with Roughcast Stone mix painted in StoColor Maxicryl facade
paint. Adequate protection of all adjacent surfaces shall be allowed. The Sto Contractor shall assure
himself that the surfaces to be plastered are correctly detailed before he commences work.
LevelLite base plaster / flanking coat application
To clean dry Stainless Steel lath incorporating StoStucco trays, joinery and soffits flashings apply
preferably by machine pump a LevelLite base plaster at approximately 8.0mm closing off wet plaster
with an h shaped edge to the surface of the lath and comb finish with a toothed trowel and leave to dry
solid. Once dry machine pump another flanking coat of LevelLite plaster at approximately 8.0mm using
the StoStucco tray, joinery and soffits guides to screed off closing off the wet plaster with a h shaped
edge to achieve a straight plane and while still wet cast the Roughcast Stone mix into the LevelLite
plaster flanking coat.
Roughcast Stone mix
To wet flanking coat of LevelLite cast in the selected stone mix made up in a concrete mixer by adding
Stoanz Stucco Bedding Mortar with approximately equal quantity of selected stone. Cast roughcast mix
in an even random pattern to match selected finish or existing surfaces and allow to dry.
Note: it is advisable to apply a sample to ensure the stone selection and mix is correct.
Sealant Installation
All junctions between joinery and plaster and around penetrations, flashings and dissimilar material
junctions shall be sealed with a minimum 6.0mm bead of MS Sealant.
StoColor Maxicryl facade paint
All cured, dry, clean StoStucco Roughcast plastered surfaces are to be sealed and coated in two (2)
coats of StoColor Maxicryl faade paint tinted to the selected colour and applied by brush and roller at
a spreading rate determined by the aggregate shape and size. Note: It is important to maintain a wet
edge whilst applying coatings especially between cutting in and rolling.

5. GENERAL NOTES
Colour
E2/AS1 requires that the Architect/Client select a colour, which has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value)
of greater than 40%. For the specific colour value please consult the selected Colour Range were the
value should be listed. Colours selected below the recommended values will affect the warranty as
darker colour subject the cladding system to excessive thermal shock.

6 MAINTENANCE
Refer; Sto Maintenance Schedule for comprehensive guide
The Sto Plaster System must be cleaned annually by washing to remove all existing surface with
special attention to non-rain washed areas. When recoating is required at the 8/10-year period to
maintain long-term integrity and a pristine condition this can be carried out using StoColor Maxicryl
faade paint over a cleaned surface. Physical damage must be repaired using the appropriate Sto
materials as required
Where a colour change is required, Stoanz Limited should be consulted for a specific specification.
The information contained in this Specification is based on our experience and testing and represents the latest information available at the date of production. No
responsibility is taken for uses to which this information may be put, but we advise that where application of products and processes is in complete conformity with this
specification an appropriate warranty is available. We reserve the right to alter or update information parameters and formulations at any time without prior notice.

Stoanz ltd

72 Abel Smith Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

Ph: +64 4 801 7794

Fax: +64 4 384 9828

e-mail: [email protected]

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Annual inspections are to be implemented after completion to clearly identify any faults in the cladding,
sealant beads, flashings and any other connections. A repair process must be implemented
immediately to address any faults so the long-term warranty is not compromised.

7 WARRANTY
The StoStucco Roughcast Plaster System described in this specification is warranted for a period of
fifteen (15) years from the date of practical completion. This is to comply with the relevant New Zealand
Building Code clauses; B2 Durability, E2/AS1 External Moisture and F2 Hazardous Building
Material provided normal maintenance requirements as set out in the Sto Maintenance Schedule are
undertaken.
This Warranty and a five (5) year workmanship warranty is issued by the Sto Applicator carrying out
the work, and is backed by the Manufacturer as to the suitability for use of the material supplied,
provided that;
(a) All specified work is carried out by the approved Sto Applicator who must complete and sign the
Sto QA Compliance Procedure Forms and a PS3 Workmanship Warranty
(b) All work is carried out in accordance with this Specification or any written amendments issued by
the Manufacturers.
(c) The warranty does not cover situations where the plaster system is subjected to physical
disturbance, chemical spillage or interference.

The information contained in this Specification is based on our experience and testing and represents the latest information available at the date of production. No
responsibility is taken for uses to which this information may be put, but we advise that where application of products and processes is in complete conformity with this
specification an appropriate warranty is available. We reserve the right to alter or update information parameters and formulations at any time without prior notice.

Stoanz ltd

72 Abel Smith Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

Ph: +64 4 801 7794

Fax: +64 4 384 9828

e-mail: [email protected]