Understanding Woodpeckers and Your Home
Woodpeckers are fascinating and beneficial birds in nature—but they can sometimes cause unintended damage to buildings, especially when homes have inviting exterior surfaces.
How Does Woodpecker Damage Affect Your Home?
Woodpecker holes may lead to:
- Moisture intrusion and structural deterioration
- Reduced property aesthetics and value
- Repeated and costly repairs
Fortunately, these issues can be avoided with the right solutions.
Why Woodpeckers Choose Certain Homes:
- Surfaces with lower resistance to sharp impact, like cedar siding or Exterior Insulated Finish Systems (EIFS)
- Homes near wooded areas provide ideal nesting and feeding conditions.
Problem: damage caused by woodpeckers and other birds that are naturally attracted to EIFS claddings
Solution: Sto® IMPACT, a fortification layer that can be applied to any StoTherm ci® cladding system
See the Results for Yourself
The Sto® IMPACT Advantage
The Sto® IMPACT system withstood 54,900 woodpecker pecks without penetration of the primary lamina which is equivalent of 2 continuous days of pecking vs. the other tested systems that all failed at a much lower number of pecks.
A Proven, Guaranteed Solution
Introducing Sto® Impact Woodpecker Protection System
At Sto® Canada, we’ve engineered the Sto® Impact Woodpecker System, a specialized EIFS solution designed specifically to resist woodpecker damage:
- StoTherm ci® Impact incorporates an advanced reinforced base coat (Sto® Armat Classic Plus), designed specifically to withstand woodpecker impacts.
- This fortification layer can be installed over any existing EIFS system from any manufacturer.
- Our Sto® Impact Woodpecker System comes with an industry-leading 10-Year Repair Warranty, covering both materials and labor for repair if woodpeckers ever penetrate the surface down to the insulation.
Why Choose Sto® Impact Woodpecker Protection?
- Guaranteed Protection: Peace of mind with our 10-Year Repair Warranty.
- Long-Term Durability: Avoid ongoing repair costs.
- Beautiful Finish: A variety of textures, colors, and finishes to enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Benefits
- Permanent protection against birds and blunt damage
- 10-year Labour and Material Warranty for bird damage
- Compatible with new construction or retrofit projects
- No primer or leveling coat required
- Wide aesthetic flexibility, including finishes like brick, stone, and wood
- Independently tested and proven in Canada
Want to know if your home qualifies for Sto® IMPACT protection?
Fill in your details below, and we’ll put you in touch with approved installers for a no-obligation Sto® Impact Woodpecker Protection quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Sto® Impact Woodpecker Protection?
Sto®’s advanced reinforced base coat (Sto® Armat Classic Plus) specifically resists woodpecker impacts, backed by a 10-Year Repair Warranty.
Can Sto® Impact Woodpecker System be installed over my existing EIFS?
Yes, our system can be retrofitted easily over any EIFS from any manufacturer.
What does the Sto® 10-Year Repair Warranty cover?
It covers both materials and labor for repair if woodpeckers penetrate the Sto® Impact surface down to the insulation within the warranty period.
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