HVAC installation for buildings in Badalona

Installing HVAC in Badalona means thinking about two things you will not find in a manufacturer's catalogue: the salt air that surrounds much of the town, and the constraints of buildings that in many cases were never designed to house HVAC equipment. This page is for owners, managers and technical leads preparing a new installation or the replacement of a system in a commercial property in Badalona.

Equipment designed for a salty environment

An outdoor unit installed near the sea starts to corrode from day one. Decisions taken at the design stage can extend its working life:

• Factory anti-corrosion coil treatment on the most exposed units.
• Corrosion-resistant brackets, plinths and fixings.
• Outdoor enclosures and electrical panels with a suitable protection rating.
• Locations sheltered from direct sea winds, without creating enclosed spaces where the unit recirculates its own air.
• Easy access to the coils, because on the coast they will need frequent cleaning.

Residential blocks and ground-floor shops

Much of Badalona's building stock was built during the urban growth of the second half of the twentieth century, with dense blocks and shops on the ground floor. When one of these shops is air-conditioned, the challenge is rarely the equipment itself: it is where to put the outdoor unit, how to route pipework and drains, and how to obtain the owners' association's consent. The proposal sets out the possible routes and indicates which permissions the owner needs to obtain, along with any municipal façade rules that may apply.

Schools, care homes and offices

In schools, the works are planned for the school holidays. In care homes, the work proceeds zone by zone so that occupied rooms stay conditioned. In offices with several zones of use, a VRF system or a fan-coil installation allows each space to be controlled separately; the differences are explained under VRF and fan-coil systems.

Industrial and logistics units

These buildings combine large volumes, exposed roofs and, in many cases, industrial refrigeration needs. The survey establishes which areas genuinely need air conditioning (offices, changing rooms, preparation areas) and which only need ventilation or temperature control. Because we also carry out electrical installations, panels and automation, power supply and controls are handled within the same project.

Organising the works

The survey and technical proposal are prepared after visiting the building. Equipment and materials are received and prepared at the Sabadell warehouse, and the works are phased to coordinate access, loading and unloading on narrow streets, and coexistence with occupants. Work that cannot coincide with normal activity can be carried out out of hours if arranged in advance. The full service is described under HVAC installation for buildings.

What to prepare

• Approximate distance from the sea and the orientation of the roof or façade where the equipment would go.
• Photos or drawings of the roof, light wells and façade.
• Any agreements or restrictions from the owners' association, if the premises are part of a residential building.
• Contracted electrical capacity and the condition of the main distribution board.
• The activity calendar and the periods when works are possible.

On completion, each unit is documented and labelled, including its exposure to the marine environment, so that HVAC maintenance in Badalona starts with complete information.