Roof Hatches
Surespan Inc are a leading manufacturer of rooftop access solutions. We can custom make roof hatches to any size and for a variety of applications. From access to a rooftop terrace to large plant removal or maintenance hatches. They can be horizontal sliding, powered opening for easy operation, fire rated and even glazed hatches. All roof doors are thermally broken and insulated for the best performance and weathertight construction.

Texas Kileen ISD Elementary
A range of fire rated roof hatches with sureguard handrailing were supplied to Killeen East/West Ward Elementary School, Texas.
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Custom Double Doors
Kielder Observatory in the UK, worked with Surespan to create these custom doors for the observation telescope
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Roof Hatch and Mounted Hand Rails
Roof access for University of Birmingham with integrated ladder up post and external guard rail.
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Staircase Access Hatch
Used with a staircase this custom electric opening hatch allowed easy access to the roof for servicing.
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Custom made to order
All our roof hatches can be made to suit your project requirements.

Insulation
3″ Insulation as standard with a thermally broken design.

Weatherproof
Rated to IP66 for protection against dust and water ingress. Weathertightness Class A7.

Fire Rating
Optional fire rating up to 4 hours to EN 1634-4 or 90 Minutes to UL-EU.

Acoustic Rating
25dB Rated as standard or optional 45dB enhanced.
Specification
Our Roof Hatches can be manufactured to suit your project requirements, find a brief specification below.
COVER: | Fully thermally broken manufactured with 3” insulation sandwiched within the aluminum 14 gauge frame and curb. |
CURB: | Fully thermally broken and featuring 3” insulation as standard. Curb is 12” high with pre-drilled mounting flange. External aluminum liner cover insulation for easy onsite installation. |
SEAL: | Double unbroken bubble and blade seal to lid. |
HINGE: | Heavy duty continuous hinge |
OPERATION: | Manual gas spring operation, electric or hydraulic options determined by the size and weight of the lid. |
LOCKING: | Internal slam action Cablock with internal padlock hasp. External Handle also included. |
FIRE RATING: | If required the hatch can be fire rated up to 4 hours. |
FINISH: | Mill finish aluminum, polyester powder coating optional extra |
SAFETY: | Various safety options can be specified depending on access requirements Including Ladder-Up Posts and Handrailing. |
- Custom made to order
- Fully Thermally Broken
- 3″ Insulation as Standard
- Fire Rating for up to 4 hours to BS EN1634 and UL-EU (Optional)
- Acoustic Rating up to 45dB
- Roof Deck Access
- Ladder Access
- Fire Rated Hatch
- Personnel Access
- Escape Hatch
- Roof Hatch
THERMAL: | 3″ Insulation and thermally broken design |
GLAZED | 35.5mm sealed double glazed unit will comprise Pilkington 6mm toughened K polished all round outer pane, 20mm warm edge silver spacer bar argon filled, pikington 9.5mm toughened and laminated inner pane |
WEATHERPROOF: | Rated to IP66 for protection against dust and water ingress. Weathertightness Class A7 |
FIRE RATING: | Optional Fire rated for up to 4 hours to EN 1634-4 or 90 Minutes to UL-EU Standards. |
ACOUSTIC RATED | 25dB Rated as standard or optional 45dB enhanced |
MATERIAL: | Aluminum, or upgrade to stainless steel grade 304/316L |
Product RefStandard SizesWeight
SRHP75-24.24 | 24″ x 24″ | 36 Kg |
SRHP75-30.30 | 30″ x 30″ | 44 Kg |
SRHP75-30.36 | 30″ x 36″ | 54 Kg |
SRHP75-36.36 | 36″ x 36″ | 49 Kg |
SRHP75-40.40 | 40″ x 40″ | 60 Kg |
SRHP75-48.48 | 48″ x 48″ | 105 Kg |
SRHP75-60.30 | 60″ x 30″ | 70 Kg |
Product Downloads
Roof Hatch product downloads including data sheets, drawings and BIM models.
BIM Models
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FAQ
Most frequent questions our customers ask.
Yes! We can custom make roof hatches and egress doors to suit any size from small personnel and residential access to plant and equipment hatches! These can be as offered single or multipart lids.
We can offer powered opening hatches at any size. This can be operated by a key switch or push button and are ideal for large sizes or anywhere that wishes to make the process of climbing out of a hatch as simple and safe as possible. As standard, they are gas spring assisted opening which offers fingertip opening of the lid with a hold open stay to prevent from accidental closure.
As standard, our manual opening hatches come with an external handle that can be fitted with a padlock, internal padlock latch and a slam action cablock. Alternatively, they can be provided with a key locking deadlock.
We have a range of retractable loft ladders that can be specified with our roof hatches. The minimum size we recommend is 40″ x 40″ with the ladders suitable for a floor to ceiling height up to 11′-1″. For ladders over 11′, we can offer a custom made ladder with ceiling door suitable for up to 15′. This can also be electrically operated or fire rated as needed.
Our roof hatches can be offered with a Sureguard handrail with a self-closing gate. This is fixed to the curb of the hatch so no roof penetration is required. The guardrail can be powder coated to any color to improve visibility.
All of our hatches are sold with 3” insulation and fully thermally broken. They are manufactured to high standards. There is a standard curb liner to flash up the side of and a 12” curb.
Featured Case Studies
Our most prestigious worldwide projects.

Killeen ISD Elementary School

Khalifa International Stadium

California State University
