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Comprehensive facade renovation of a building in Santiago de Compostela

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09/05/2023

Comprehensive facade renovation of a building in Santiago de Compostela

More aesthetically appealing, but above all, more energy-efficient. This is, in essence, the final outcome of one of the latest projects carried out by Desarrolla. The comprehensive renovation of a building's facade in Santiago de Compostela.

The extensive expertise accumulated by our teams in facade renovation over the past years has enabled the completion of the project with utmost efficiency.In the case of the comprehensive facade renovation of the Santiago building, the project began with demolition work. Specifically, the ventilated aluminum cladding was removed, along with the substructure profiles that supported it.In keeping with this, the covers of entrances 1 and 7 were removed, as well as various false ceilings in all the building's entrances.

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COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION OF THE FACADE IN A BUILDING IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

The project has raised the building's energy efficiency standards. The comprehensive facade renovation has also completely transformed the property's aesthetics.

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Air cavity for the ventilated facade

Once these tasks were completed, the comprehensive renovation of the facade began with the installation of Larson fr composite panels. The Desarrolla teams also installed internal thermal insulation in the ventilated facade using rock panels, while preserving the air cavity that characterizes these constructions.Concurrently, the project entailed intensive work for the waterproofing and paving of the entire exterior of the property. To achieve this, the removal of the cobblestone pavement, the raising of the concrete, and the drains were carried out. Tasks were completed with the waterproofing of the external square in the intervention area.It was from that moment that a new comprehensive waterproofing of the building was carried out. This work will be a differentiating factor in extending the property's lifespan for several more decades.

Pre-weathered zinc cladding

The project of comprehensive facade renovation has also involved the installation of a new roof on the towers and at the entrance portals 1 and 7. In all instances, the chosen material was a pre-weathered zinc roofing.The enhancement of facilities and communal areas, as well as the rectification of defects throughout the property, have been among the tasks undertaken. Painting works and the installation of a modern fire prevention system with its corresponding signage have completed the project. A rehabilitation that has completely transformed the building's amenities and image.It is no coincidence that the materials and systems selected by Desarrolla for the construction work will ensure hygiene, health, and environmental protection conditions. All these improvements will benefit the residents over an extended period of time.Visit us at the construction headquarters in Santiago de Compostela.