Loft Hatch Trap Door Catch Conversion Kit

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Note, I made mine with longer lengths on the front and back that can be cut off later once the joists are marked. Whether you're seeking a standard or a unique size, a basic model or one that's fire-rated for added safety, we've got you covered. Made-to-Measure Loft Hatches:When standard sizes don't fit, our made-to-measure loft hatches come to the rescue. You can choose between non fire-rated or fire-rated hatches to create a bespoke solution that meets your exact needs. These folding ladders see the different sections stacked on top of another when they are not in use.

Then depending on the height of your ceilings, the instructions will determine where to hook your ladder supports. If you're an Easyjet passenger who was issued a voucher during the Covid-19 pandemic, you've less than one week left to use it before it expires on 31 January 2024. We are a UK owned and based company who have been trading for many years, so this peace of mind is definitely worth having. Attach the hatch to the wooden liner with any convenient pair of hinges, so it hangs down, but can be pushed up into the hole. As well as the options provided below, you can choose to restrict or block cookies through your browser settings at any time.Please note, due to most loft openings not being completely square always allow up to 5mm over to allow for this. On the other hand, they tend to be more expensive than wooden ladders, are heavier to handle, and can be noisier when in use. How to Build a Loft HatchPeople who have been through a conversion can't stress this enough - the tradesmen at the company you go for will end up spending a good deal of time in your home, so it's vital you feel comfortable with them. If you are creating a permanent living area or room than you will need to install fixed staircase access. Loft ladders and hatch products can be purchased separately or in combination, so the loft ladder comes already attached to the loft hatch using a safe drop-down mechanism.

Available in two sizes to suit most applications, we also supply, completely free of charge, a sturdy red handrail (two with 3 section ladder) and twin pivot arms for easier operation. My simple limited DIY brain is thinking I will use the existing hatch door, but reduce the size of it slightly on all sides, hinges on one of the short sides and some sort of push lock type affair on the other short side, so I can open it with the pole/hook thingy that comes with the loft ladder. The ultimate space saver though the least popular option and one which you may only wish to consider if the space is really limited. In an ideal world, the position of the ceiling joists will allow you to slot your frame in, but many existing ceiling joists aren't 600mm wide, or the direction of the joists runs the wrong way.With fire ratings of 60 minutes, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loft hatch offers the utmost protection. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Please note some of the plastic hatches do have some “give” when not fitted, this is because they are designed to utilise the rigidity of the ceiling once fitted to eliminate most of this flex. Just make sure before you start that the hatch is actually big enough for the ladder to swing down through it - the minimum dimensions required will be in the instructions - and that there's enough height clearance in the loft for the ladder to work correctly, again this'll be in the instructions. As long as proper safety measures are adhered to, this sliding ladder is the best type of ladder on the market when it comes to ease of use.