Facade rehabilitation is a comprehensive process aimed at the conservation, restoration and improvement of the exterior structures of all types of buildings. It is a multidisciplinary practice that addresses fundamental aspects to maintain and enhance the value of real estate in both aesthetic and functional terms.
When we talk about facade rehabilitation, we are referring to a process that comprises a set of actions aimed at preventing future deterioration, correcting damage and updating the aesthetics of exterior surfaces. It also refers to the improvement of insulation. These actions can range from the repair of fissures and cracks, to waterproofing treatments and even the complete renovation of coatings.
Benefits of facade rehabilitation
Maintaining, conserving or improving the integrity of facades is an aspect that not only preserves the architectural aesthetics of buildings, but also brings with it other economic and functional benefits. Among these, we can highlight the following:
- Conservation of the heritage value of the building: by rehabilitating the facades, you are contributing to the preservation of the heritage value of the buildings. Heritage value is not only a matter of the importance it has within its historical and architectural context, it also takes into account other components such as social, cultural and, of course, aesthetic.
- Increase in real estate value: a refurbished facade increases its value in the real estate market, facilitating or improving the conditions of its commercialization.
- Optimisation of insulation: by improving the insulation systems of the facade, comfort inside the homes is increased, while the energy consumption associated with air conditioning systems is reduced.
- Regulatory compliance: many times, facade rehabilitation seeks to adapt buildings to current regulations in terms of accessibility, sustainability, safety, among other aspects. This, in order to avoid possible penalties and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants.
- Extension of the useful life: finally, from the correction of existing pathologies in the facades, the rehabilitation contributes to prolonging the useful life of the buildings.
What to consider before rehabilitating a facade?
Before embarking on the facade rehabilitation process, it is essential to consider a series of aspects aimed at ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the service contracted for it. Whoever requests this intervention must, necessarily, ensure that the chosen company complies with a series of requirements that will guarantee a good result. These requirements are:
Previous experience and references
First of all, the company chosen to carry out the rehabilitation must have a solid track record in the sector. To make sure this is the case, it is recommended to inquire whether it is supported by previous successful projects. The best practices in this regard are to evaluate the company’s references and what the results have been previously.
Sustainability and energy efficiency criteria
Secondly, it is key that the company contracted to carry out the facade rehabilitation demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and to achieving energy efficiency in its practices. If the company adopts environmentally friendly materials, technologies and procedures, it not only helps to reduce the environmental impact but can also improve the energy performance of the building.
Permits, Licenses, and Regulatory Compliance
Before starting any facade rehabilitation work, it is essential that the company ensures that it has the permits and licenses required by the competent authorities. At the same time, the project must strictly comply with local and regional regulations.
With regard to the permits required for this rehabilitation, you must have a municipal license granted by the city council that corresponds to the building and that authorizes the execution of the work. In addition, the authorization of the community of owners must be obtained, as established in the framework of the Horizontal Property Law, for those facades that correspond to this type of construction.
Insurance and guarantees
Any company that undertakes rehabilitation must provide explicit guarantees about the quality of its work and the materials used. You must also have civil liability insurance capable of covering possible accidents or damages during execution. The greater the transparency offered in this regard by the company, the more peace of mind the client will have when facing the project.
Quality of materials
Hand in hand with the above, it is also recommended that contracting clients verify that the company in question uses materials and products that are of high quality and that are suitable for the specific needs of a facade rehabilitation process. The strength, durability and relevance of the materials and products used is one of the determining aspects of the effectiveness of the intervention in the long term.
After-sales service
To conclude, the attention provided by the company should not be limited to the execution of the rehabilitation work, but it should offer a good comprehensive after-sales service that includes issues such as periodic maintenance, continuous advice and prompt attention to possible complaints and incidents.
Conclusion
Aszende is a vertical solutions company that has also specialized in the rehabilitation of facades. Over time, it has evolved and optimized its services in this regard. To do this, it has technicians who analyse the buildings to find the most appropriate solutions for each case.
These actions can range from the repair of fissures and cracks, to waterproofing treatments and even the complete renovation of coatings.
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