Tesco Bury recently underwent a major refurbishment to its glazed atrium and front elevation, carried out by Weatherproofing Advisors in partnership with Tesco. The old atrium had been leaking for some time, causing disruption above the checkouts and to the businesses inside the store. With the site being such a busy location, it was vital that the store could stay open throughout the project.
To make that happen, the work was carefully planned and phased. Inside, a bespoke birdcage scaffold with a “pyramid step-up” platform gave safe access to the atrium while boarded walkways kept customers moving freely through the store. Outside, scaffold ramps and a pedestrian walkway were built to maintain safe access around the entrance, meaning shoppers could continue using the store as normal while the refurbishment took place.
The project saw the old glazing removed and replaced with modern, weather-resistant panels, along with new railings to freshen up the look of the building. The front elevation glazing was also renewed, and a new Tesco sign fitted to complete the transformation. The result is a brighter, more contemporary entrance that prevents water ingress while giving the store a clean, modern finish with minimal disruption along the way.
Weatherproofing Advisors were successfully appointed to replace the glazed atrium and front of store at Tesco Bury, delivering a durable, weather-resistance solution with minimal disruption to operations.
Weatherproofing Advisors inspected the glazed atrium at the front of the Tesco store in Bury to determine the best solution for persistent leaks. After assessment, it was decided that replacing the entire structure was glazing would be the most effective approach.
The atrium above the checkouts had been causing significant water ingress, affecting internal businesses and the store’s front area. Given the scale and complexity, the works required precise planning to minimise disruption. An internal scaffold was erected to allow safe overhead work without risk to customers, enabling nearby concessions to remain open and operations to continue throughout the project.
The works involved removing the old glazing and installing new, modern panels, with additional railings to enhance the exterior. These upgrades resolved the leaks and gave the building a cleaner, more contemporary appearance.
The project began with the installation of an internal birdcage scaffold, incorporating a custom “pyramid step-up” platform to suit the atrium’s unique shape. This specialist design allowed safe access to the underside of the structure for removing the existing glazing. To maintain public safety and minimise disruption, fully boarded corridors were installed beneath working areas, ensuring uninterrupted passage for customers and staff.
Externally, scaffold ramps were set up on both sides of the atrium, along with an independent scaffold structure at the store’s front. This also featured a boarded pedestrian corridor, enabling safe public access throughout the works.
The existing glazing was carefully removed and replaced with modern panels, while new railings gave the structure a cleaner, contemporary look. To create a consistent appearance across the storefront, the front elevation glazing was also renewed, and a new Tesco sign installed on the façade.
Side-on view of old atrium
Close-up showing aged glazing
Opposite side of old atrium
Overview of walkway
Walkway around entrance
Side view of walkway
Installed glazed atrium at front of Tesco Bury store
Front of store with newly installed glazed atrium displaying Tesco logo
Aerial perspective of glazed atrium
Ongoing atrium installation
Completion of new atrium
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