Roof Hatch Structure

They are present on most nonresidential buildings.

Roof hatch structure.

Nystrom roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to commercial building roof areas using interior ladders and stairs. For this installation the customer removed the curb insulation from the hatch and bolted the hatch down to the roof. Roof hatches known sometimes as roof scuttles are designed to allow workers safe access to roof areas for hvac equipment maintenance roof renovations etc. Roof hatches provide convenient roof access for multiple environments including manufacturing plants warehouses commercial properties and more.

If movement of bulky materials through the hatch is anticipated double leaf hatches with openings up to 66 sq. While they provide great convenience to building personnel unattended roof hatches left in the open position can be dangerous. The latest design of roof access hatch is created with gas struts so that this structure does not close accidentally while passing through it even if strong winds are blowing out. Roof hatches bilco roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder ship stair or service stair.

For ultimate corrosion resistance and outstanding exterior durability nystrom provides powder coat finish. The hatch features a door seal base insu. Ft openings as the standard for various structures. The standard roof hatch comes with cap flashing and 1 thick rigid fiber board insulation along the curb of the hatch.

Roof hatches normally open from the inside and have a ladder that rises up within the hatch from the last floor of the structure. Roof hatches are used for servicing of mechanical units located on the roof and for normal maintenance requirements. Nystrom s complete line of roof hatch and safety products meet building codes fire and life safety requirements. Or larger are available.

Thus the users cannot be injured due to the slamming down of the hatch and roof hatch is also safer than the easily breakable ladders.