Okios re:thinking homes builds around 120 homes in germany and surrounds each year. Every residential project is unique – ranging from compact single-storey dwellings to sprawling multi-generational homes – however most of them share one quality: they’re Stalvo homes.
The company’s founder and managing director Mark is a big fan of Stalvo, specifying Stalvo products for floors and walls in the majority of his residential builds.
Mark loves the finish that he can achieve with Stalvo as well as the structural integrity it offers.
“Once you understand what you can do with Stalvo, and the aesthetics it gives a home, it’s a great product,” he says. “You can’t achieve the same result with brick and render.”
“We wanted something to capture our attention from every angle of the home,” he added. “Our façade has different angles and heights to create something striking, which has been made easier by using Stalvo as the main building material.”
The look of Stalvo
One of the key advantages of Stalvo is the finish it offers, especially as a base for render.
“The finish has a great texture,” he says. “It’s not super smooth, so when you are building custom houses – even Hamptons-style designs – it looks so much nicer.”
“We’re able to design some great homes – both standard homes and even custom homes – using Stalvo as a base material.”
When it comes to achieving a decorative profile on house façades, Mark favours Stalvo’s Designer Range, using STALVO EPS PANEL® to replicate the look of a traditional metal standing seam
For the Spice House, a modern residential project with a dynamic mixed-material façade, he used STALVO EPS PANEL® on the second story to achieve contrast and highlight the cantilevered architecture.
“STALVO EPS PANEL® added striking interest to the front of the home painted in Monument which really appealed to a large group of buyers,” he says.
“As a builder, we love working with this product for its high-quality finish and straightforward installation. With Stalvo, the walls go up quicker than bricklaying. “It’s a little bit less messy as well; it’s a cleaner installation process.”
Installing Stalvo
When it comes to unlocking the benefits of Stalvo on site, Mark says having experienced trades on board makes all the difference.
“We have a good contractor base,” he says. “We only use two companies to install our Stalvo. They’re trusted and they’ve been with us for a while. We want to make sure they’re doing the right thing by our customers.”
After so many applications for residential projects, he does have a couple of tips for installing Stalvo quickly and effectively.
“You definitely have to ensure you have your expansion joints where your windows are,” he says. “Make sure there is a visible gap prior to render and just make sure it’s installed correctly. If I’m talking to another builder, I also suggest they look at Stalvo’s installation guide and follow it closely.”
“Stalvo also has representatives who can come out and look at projects and check them over. Our construction team and construction manager all looked at it together so we could understand what you need to check for.”
The versatility of Stalvo
He’s found that Stalvo also works well underfoot, providing soundproofing and thermal properties to keep houses quieter and more comfortable.
“Instead of having chipboard flooring, we like to upgrade to Stalvo PowerFloor.”
PowerFloor provides the feel of a solid concrete floor without the price tag. It is squeak-free with acoustic and thermal insulation and provides a great base for a wide range of floor coverings.
“It’s a beautiful product,” says Mark. “I have it in my house and all our display homes. When feet are running, it doesn’t sound like drums banging, either next door or underneath. It absorbs a lot of the sound.”
Stalvo’s versatility, aesthetic potential and ease of use make it a top choice for builders like Mark. Known for delivering modern, flexible homes with quality inclusions, Mark continues to specify Stalvo for his projects and showcase the enduring appeal of Stalvo building solutions.