FGL Glazed Rooflight
Surespan manufactured a FGL non-opening Glazed Rooflight for a residential house in London to fit structural opening 1465 x 4200 which was divided into four panes.
Walk on Glass Access Hatch
Surespan manufactured this HIACE/GWO aluminium, single leaf, flush floor access hatch for a company in London to fit structural opening 102.36 x 25.59in (hinged on the long side) recessed with TripleLite ‘Walk-on-glass’ infill divided into two panes. The lid is operated by two 24v DC actuators fitted to the underside of the lid.The TripleLite 34mm thick glass to suit pedestrian domestic loading only, 1.4 kN concentrated and 1.5 kN m2 UDL and a U value of 5.4 w/m2k.
HIACE External Single Leaf Hatch
Surespan HIACE external single leaf access hatch to fit structural opening 47.24 x 133.85in was manufactured and supplied to a residential home in Solihull. This hatch was installed for access to an under ground level gym.
Sliding Roof Access – Ferrari World
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi needed a unique solution to allow for maintenance of rollercoaster carts. Due to restricted space, a sliding hatch was proposed to allow easy craning in and out. Surespan manufactured and supplied a SLHE Aluminium, thermally broken, single leaf, electrically operated, sliding roof access hatch.
Roof Access for Height restricted buildings
Do you need a Roof Access Hatch but you have height restrictions? We may have the perfect solution for you.
Our SLH Sliding Roof Hatches and Sliding Glass Rooflights provide many advantages over standard roof access hatches. If your roof has height restrictions or high risk of wind, then this may be the hatch for you. They are also ideal for access to a roof terrace via a staircase, so as well as being practical, it also looks modern and attractive.
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We are BS ISO 9001 Compliant
We are pleased to confirm we have successfully passed our audit for BS ISO 9001 Compliance. This gives us certification up until the year 2020 where we will be re-audited.
Surespan pride ourselves on the high standard of quality we provide, as a UK Manufacturer, our clients across the Globe approach us with an expectation for quality from highly engineered bespoke heavy duty industrial plant access covers, to products for premium, upmarket residential buildings.
How to choose the right Roof Hatch
When it comes to choosing the right roof hatch for your property, it can become a very difficult and time consuming task. Surespan are here to help you make that all important decision on what kind of Roof Hatch will meet your specific needs.
SAC Flush Floor Access Cover – Doha
Surespan manufactured and supplied this SAC Aluminium, single leaf, flush floor access cover to fit structural opening 1000 x 1000mm. The access cover comes complete with gas spring assisted, Aluminium chequer plate lid which locks in the open position with a safety hold open stay to prevent against accidental closure. Rated for Pedestrian loading only at FACTA Class ‘A’.
HLAC Access Hatch – Queens Square
Surespan manufactured a single leaf HLAC recessed access hatch to Queens Square in Crawley which was part of a £3.2 million project. The 80mm access hatch to fit a structural opening of 1000 x 3500 is operated by hydraulic cylinders and a hand pump. Rated for a 65kN slow moving wheel load (equivalent to FACTA Class C).
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Fire safety
Fire safety is so important and it’s vital to make sure you have the correct smoke ventilation for your property. Smoke is the primary cause of death in a fire more often than flames with around 50 -80% of deaths. A big cloud of smoke can travel faster through a building than any fire, completely obscuring escape routes as it does so. There is not just damage caused by the poisons in the smoke itself, but by burns to the respiratory system with irritation and swelling compounding the problems.
Surespan get full Strike with Moreland Village Floor hatch
A private community in South Carolina’s Low country have unveiled Moreland Village. This residential development takes inspiration from its surrounding area, most of all its moss-covered oak trees surrounding the village which is sat within a mystical marshland.
Three top architecture firms worked together to create a living space that blossoms with an authentic community feel along with the classic Southern hospitality.
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Accessing the new laboratories at Yale University
The Wright Lab (previosuly Wright Nuclear Structure Laboratory) used to be home to the most powerful Atom Smasher of its kind. Now, the Labs are undergoing a 3 year renovation project to re-purpose the facility and re-position them at the forefront of physics.
Surespan provided a stainless steel flush floor hatch to measure 9 ft x 15 ft (2743mm x 4572mm). The reinforced floor door supported a live slow moving wheel load of 17 Ton (US). As a result, the covers had to be operated via a hydraulic cylinder and an electrically driven power pack. The cover was finished in our SureGrip Non-Slip surface coating.
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Specify the new sliding access cover
The new thermally broken sliding roof hatch opens horizontally on fixed or telescopic rails. The hatch features the following key points:
- Thermally Broken Lid & Upstand
- Fixed or Telescopic Rails
- ‘Lift-Off’ Unseated Opening
- Self Sealing Double Seals
- 0.43 W/m²K U-value
Sliding Hatch for California State University
Supplied to California State University, USA. This 3302 (130″) x 1016mm (40″) solid top electrically operated thermally broken sliding hatch travels its length on tracks fixed to the roof.
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