Overview

NZR was appointed to replace the existing glass atrium around three sides of Fleetdown Community Centre. The project required safe roof-level working, careful removal of the existing glazing system and installation of a new clean, weather-resistant atrium glazing solution.

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The Challenge

The existing atrium glazing was aged and weathered, with dated framing and perimeter details. The work had to be completed around a live public community building, meaning safe access, clear communication, controlled working areas and minimal disruption were important.

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Scope of Works

Removal of the existing glass atrium around three sides of the building
Safe handling and disposal of old glazing and framing
Supply and installation of new uPVC framing
Installation of solar reflective double-glazed units
New mouldings, trims and flashings
Roof-level access and safe working controls
Perimeter weathering details and finishing works
Internal and external making good where required
Coordination with the Council and community centre users

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Our Approach

NZR planned the works around the live site environment, roof access and continued use of the community centre. Materials were delivered and stored safely, work areas were controlled, and the installation was completed in stages to remove the old system and replace it with a modern glazing solution. The team completed the framing, glazing, trims and flashings to create a clean external finish and an improved internal appearance.

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Outcome

The works were completed professionally and to a high standard. Dartford Borough Council provided a written reference confirming the quality of the works and positive feedback from the community centre users and management. Following this project, the Council used NZR for further glazing works and commissioned NZR to assist with specification work for another community centre in the Borough.

Dartford Borough Council provided a written reference confirming the quality of the works and subsequently commissioned NZR for further glazing works in the Borough.

Dartford Borough Council — Client Reference

Project Gallery

Full site photography — every phase of the works

Before, during, materials & logistics, and the completed atrium glazing at Fleetdown Community Centre.

Before

Existing atrium prior to works

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The existing system was aged and weathered with dated framing and perimeter details.

Walkthrough — existing atrium prior to works

Close-up — weathered framing and perimeter details

Pan across the existing atrium glazing

Roof-level survey of the original atrium

Condition of the existing glazing units

Final pre-works walkthrough

Overall view of the existing atrium before works began — Overall view — existing atrium before works

Existing atrium glazing — weathered framing and dated perimeter details — Existing atrium — weathered framing, dated perimeter details

Aged atrium glazing panel showing wear and discolouration — Existing units showing wear and discolouration

Original atrium framing detail at Fleetdown Community Centre — Original framing and flashing detail prior to removal

Existing wired-glass atrium showing aged steel framing and perimeter wear — Existing wired-glass atrium — aged steel framing

Length view of original atrium with tie-rods and dated glazing units — Length view — original glazing with tie-rod bracing

Pitched atrium glazing prior to works with surface-mounted pipework — Pitched atrium prior to works

Patched and sealed sections of the original atrium showing prior temporary repairs — Patched sections — prior temporary repairs

Existing atrium glazing with visible bitumen patches and failed seals — Failed seals and bitumen patching

Cracked wired-glass pane in the existing atrium prior to replacement — Cracked wired-glass pane prior to replacement

Internal view of the existing pitched atrium adjacent to fire exit signage — Internal view of the existing pitched atrium

During

Removal, framing, glazing and weathering

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Controlled roof-level working — removal of the existing system, installation of new uPVC framing, solar reflective DGUs, trims and flashings.

Opening formed after removal of original atrium section — Opening formed after careful removal of the existing atrium section

Operative working at roof level on a controlled platform in full PPE — Controlled roof-level working with operative in full PPE

Roof-level works in progress on Fleetdown Community Centre atrium — Roof-level works in progress

Removal and preparation works on the existing atrium — Removal and preparation of the existing system

New atrium framing being installed at roof level — New atrium framing being positioned

Framing installation continues across the atrium perimeter — Framing installation progressing across the perimeter

Glazing unit being prepared for installation into new uPVC framing — Glazing units prepared for installation

Solar reflective double-glazed unit being fitted into the new atrium — Solar reflective DGUs fitted into new uPVC framing

Perimeter weathering and flashing being installed — Perimeter weathering and flashings being installed

Final trims and mouldings being completed at roof level — Trims and mouldings being completed at roof level

Materials & Logistics

Site management, materials and waste

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New framing and glazing units delivered, staged and labelled on site, with controlled waste segregation throughout the works.

New uPVC framing and double-glazed units staged on site for installation — New uPVC framing and DGUs staged on site, labelled and ready for installation

New glazed units stacked safely on site ahead of installation — New glass stacked safely ahead of installation

Old atrium glazing segregated for safe removal from site — Old glazing segregated for safe removal

Removed framing and components segregated by material for disposal — Framing and components segregated by material

Waste segregation on the Fleetdown Community Centre site — Controlled waste segregation across the site

Site kept clean and tidy with segregated waste streams — Site kept clean and tidy throughout the works

After

Completed atrium glazing

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A clean external finish around three sides of the building with an improved internal appearance and weather performance.

Walkthrough — completed atrium glazing

Final walkthrough of the completed works

Completed atrium glazing around three sides of Fleetdown Community Centre — external view — Completed atrium — clean external finish around three sides

Internal view of the completed atrium glazing, bright and weather-tight — Internal view — bright, weather-tight finish

Finished atrium glazing seen from roof level — Completed atrium from roof level

Detail of the completed uPVC framing and solar reflective units — Detail of completed framing and solar reflective units

Wider view of the completed atrium replacement at Fleetdown — Wider view of the completed atrium replacement

Completed perimeter trims, mouldings and flashings

Finished atrium with improved appearance and weather performance — Improved appearance and weather performance

Final completed atrium at Fleetdown Community Centre — Project complete — handed back for community use

Next Step

Planning a similar atrium or public-sector glazing replacement?

We work with local authorities, school estates and FM teams on tendered glazing replacements like Fleetdown — uPVC or aluminium framing, solar reflective DGUs, roof-level access and full perimeter weathering. Send over your tender, survey or condition report and we'll advise the next step.

Coverage

Areas we cover

London

Central London
East London
South London
North London
West London

Kent

Dartford
Gravesend
Maidstone
Sevenoaks
Bromley
Swanley

Essex

Romford
Ilford
Chelmsford
Brentwood
Basildon

Surrey

Croydon
Kingston
Guildford
Epsom
Woking

Fleetdown Community Centre Atrium Glazing Replacement