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Insulated Metal Loft Hatch – Picture Frame – U Value 0.760 W/m² - R12 Range - Access Panel, Loft Hatch, Ceiling Panels

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Loft Hatch Non Fire Rated

Rapid Access Ltd Variant:
Product certifications:
  • BRE Certificate

    BRE Certificate

    Certificate type

Insulated loft access hatch/ ceiling panel.

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Application

Designed to provide access through ceilings into loft or attic spaces.

Description

A metal-faced, insulated loft hatch designed to provide access through ceilings into loft or attic spaces while maintaining thermal insulation performance in accordance with Building Regulation Part L. The unit comprises a metal door with a 25 mm picture frame, a 50 mm thick polystyrene insulation core, and an integral draft seal to assist in reducing heat loss.

This product achieves a thermal transmittance (U-value) of 0.760 W/m², contributing to energy efficiency and compliance with modern building energy standards. Panels are supplied with a budget lock and finished in a durable powder-coated RAL 9010 (30% gloss) as standard. Both non-fire-rated and one‑hour fire‑rated options are available.

Key features:

  • Insulated loft hatch with 50 mm polystyrene infill, achieving U -value 0.760 W/m².
  • Picture frame for neat surface finish to existing ceilings.
  • Powder-coated steel finish RAL 9010 as standard.
  • Budget lock as standard (other lock options available).
  • Available in non-fire-rated and one‑hour fire-rated variants.
  • Draft seal included.
  • Suitable for loft, attic, or ceiling service access.
  • Fully recyclable materials.

Installation:

  • Designed for installation into ceiling finishes to provide inspection access to loft or attic spaces.
  • Structural opening and frame size should be prepared in accordance with manufacturer guidance.
  • Panels should be fitted prior to final ceiling finishes where applicable.
  • Full installation instructions are available from the manufacturer.

General information

Color

White

Guidance for specification option:

RAL 9010

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Any RAL colour.

Finish

Powder-coated

Material

Zintec steel

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum and maximum size depends on the Loft Hatch type and application.

Width

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum and maximum size depends on the Loft Hatch type and application.

Height

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum and maximum size depends on the Loft Hatch type and application.

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_36_11 Carbon steel access hatchesPrimary

CAWS

K10/430 Access panels

SKU Code

R12

Specification data - Carbon steel access hatches

Classification data

Finish

-

Type

Powder-coated.

Colour

RAL 9010 (30% gloss).

Latch or lock type

Budget Lock.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

3 Point Euro Lock.
3 Way Lock.
5 mm Bit.
Castellated Key Lock.
Key Retaining Lock.
Lockable Chrome Handle.
Lockable Pull Latch.
Suited Key Lock.
Touch Catch.

Frame

Exposed picture frame type.

Fire resistance

None.

Size:

-

Manufacturer guidance

Minimum Size - 300 x 450 mm

Maximum Size - 1000 x 1200 mm

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Manufacturing plant location

Material

Zintec steel

Recyclability

Fully Recyclable

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

22 %

Expected Life

Ten year

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Product certifications

BRE Certificate

BRE Certificate

Loft Hatch One Hour Ceiling Panel

Literature

Datasheet - Loft Hatch Non Fire Rated

Datasheet - Loft Hatch Non Fire Rated

Datasheet - Loft Hatch One Hour Fire Rated

Datasheet - Loft Hatch One Hour Fire Rated

Fitting Instructions - Loft Hatch

Fitting Instructions - Loft Hatch

Architect Brochure

Architect Brochure

COSHH HEALTH AND SAFETY

COSHH HEALTH AND SAFETY

What is an Access Panel

What is an Access Panel

Warranty & Maintenance

Warranty & Maintenance

LOCK GUIDE

LOCK GUIDE

SERVICE & DEPARTMENTS

SERVICE & DEPARTMENTS

CPD materials

Access Panel and Riser Door CPD

Access Panel and Riser Door CPD

Case studies

1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ

1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ

The Shard

The Shard

The Peninsula Hotel

The Peninsula Hotel

One Hyde Park

One Hyde Park

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport

Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station

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