Northfleet Water Tower and Facade Glazing

In the initial phase, Standard Patent Glazing Co Ltd undertook the installation of 1,200m² of patent glazing on a faceted façade, comprising 22 tiers. The survey of the existing structure, complicated by the complex shape, required meticulous planning. Coordination with the client and the scaffolding contractor was crucial to ensure effective installation logistics. Challenges included negotiating protruding elements during glazing system installation. To address this, bespoke prefabricated sheet aluminium panels and weathering flashings were employed, effectively weathering the structure. Additionally, the company supplied new entrance and re exit doors for the building.

As part of the aesthetic considerations, spandrel panels were strategically installed to conceal intermediate floors, seamlessly matching the corporate colours of the client’s branding. The entire installation process adhered to CWCT standards, resulting in a successful design, manufacture and installation.