Interviews / 8/4/2023

The value of teamwork and quality materials

Liliana Carrillo, CEO OF Akra Rehabilitacion S.L, talks about the challenges and strengths of an important renovation project in Alicante (Spain)

Alicante

Interviewee

Liliana Carrillo

CEO OF Akra Rehabilitacion S.L

The contractor describes the thermal insulation and coating works at Santa Barbara residential complex

The redevelopment of the Santa Barbara housing complex was a long and laborious task. What problems did you have to deal with?

Despite the scale of the project and the wide range of operations carried out, work was carried out without any particular issues since we could count on state-of-the-art solutions, the professionalism of all those involved in the project, and excellent team spirit. In fact, the trickiest part was coordinating the operations, which had to take into account neighbouring buildings and other work going on in the vicinity and, in particular, work carried out by the telecommunications company to replace all the installations.

Building work involved the use of a complete cycle to thermally insulate the façades. What demands were made by the architect and client?

The thermal insulation system had to be upgraded because the old one was no longer up to standard. In addition, water had to be prevented from damaging the masonry in the long term. The system supplied by Mapei meant we could meet the client's requirements.

The Santa Barbara residential complex is located in an elegant area of Alicante close to the seafront.

Proper thermal insulation requires custom methods and materials. Why did you decide to opt for Mapei products?

Because for a long time now Mapei has been a reputable manufacturer of high-quality building materials. We have been working with Mapei for over ten years and have developed very close ties with its agents and technicians, whom we now consider as "teammates" providing each other with support and encouragement as we go about our daily work.

Why did you choose a mould resistant acrylic-siloxane coating?

This type of coating was included in the project specifications. Indeed, an acrylic- siloxane coating such as SILANCOLOR AC TONACHINO PLUS offers numerous benefits and 'guarantees', such as long-lasting protection against aggressive environmental agents and a pleasant aesthetic finish. Moreover, it is particularly suitable for decorating and protecting buildings located in areas with particularly humid environments conducive to mould and algae spread.