Sto AG replaces crude oil with pine oil
Sto AG has made its facade insulation system more environmentally friendly. The specialist in thermal insulation partially replaces crude oil in its paints and plasters with renewable pine oil.
Sto AG replaces a third of the binding agent in the coatings of its StoTherm AimS facade insulation system with a renewable raw material based on pine oil. This saves around 43 liters of crude oil in a single-family house with a facade area of 200 square meters, according to a press release.
A complete replacement of crude oil with pine oil was not possible. This would have had a negative effect on quality and durability.
According to a media release, StoTherm AimS is the only facade insulation system with under and top plasters and a facade paint that is partly based on renewable raw materials. It is certified with the German Blue Angel eco-label. In addition, it is crack and impact-proof and cannot burn. Therefore, it is also suitable for high-rise buildings.