Surespan SRH single or double leaf roof hatches are manufactured in aluminium with an optional polyester powder coated finish. Each SRH is insulated against heat loss and condensation to maintain the thermal integrity of the building. Weighted sound reductions can also be incorporated.
The gas spring assisted opening lid is supported by heavy-duty aluminium hinges and features an integral ‘wrap over’ edge, incorporating double unbroken EPDM seals. The upstand has a purpose made flashing to accept the roof felt to make it weatherproof. The hatch also incorporates a safety hold open stay to prevent against accidental closure. Various locking options are available.
- Offering a U-Value of either 0.43W/m²k or 0.78W/m²k.
- GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 3.
- ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) of 0.





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Polished grade 316 stainless steel submarine type hatch as supplied to the Planetarium in Bristol and Burj Dubai, Dubai - See Case Studies for further details. |
Manual gas spring assisted or electrical/hydraulic operation SRH combined with hinged side door, individually made to your exact specification or design criteria, offered with loading, fire rating and security to meet your requirements. |

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SRH Roof Hatch with SLC/RH Vertical Fixed Ladder with Retractable Handhold |
SRH Roof Hatch with Zip Retractable Ladder with Extended Skirt Liner and Ceiling Drop Down Door |
SRH Roof Hatch with Ships Ladder |
Single Leaf Roof Hatch Specification
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SRH/ES Roof Hatch with Extended Skirt for Metal Roof DeckSurespan SRH Roof Hatches can be manufactured with an extended skirt liner which gives an attractive look to unsightly cut metal roof deck edges
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Any size can be supplied. For further information please contact us |
SRH/ES Roof Hatch with Extended Skirt for Suspended Ceilings
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Pressure-sensitive leading edges can be applied to any electrically operated access hatch/smoke vent to prevent accidental closure during use.
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Available with built-on handrail for added safety. Surespans Sureguard System provides a permanent 3 sided built on handrail with gate for added safety for the roof hatch. Polyester powder coating available.
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SRH Roof Hatches can be manufactured to include a safety clip which enables the safety grid to be raised and lowered with ease. The clip allows the safety grid to open with the roof hatch making access through easier. Once through the hatch, release the clip to free the safety grid and lower to protect from falling.
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SRH Roof Hatches can be manufactured to enable the lid to open seperately to the safety grid. In this instance when exiting the roof hatch and closing the safety grid, there needs to be a means of manually closing the lid. The handle and cord is connected to the lid of the hatch and easily fits between the safety grid to enable the lid to be closed with ease.
NOTE: Safety grid is hinged on the opposite side of the lid unless otherwise requested.
SRH/SG Retractable Safety Grid (Optional) |
SRH/LE Retractable Ladder Extension (Optional) |
SRH/RH Retractable Hand Hold (Optional) |
SRH/FH Fixed External Hand Hold 1100 High (Optional) |
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Any size can be supplied. For further information please contact us.


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LO1
Standard Cablock
Internal opening only. |
LO2
Standard Cablock with Internal Hasp & Staple for Increased Security |
LO3
Standard Cablock & Tee Key
Internal and External opening. |
LO4
Standard Cablock & Non-Locking External Handle |
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LO5
Standard Cablock & Locking External Handle
Internal and external opening. |
LO6
European Deadlock
Internal thumb turn, external key opening with standard cablock and non-locking handle. |
LO7
European Deadlock
Internal and external key opening with standard cablock and non-locking handle. |
Pull Handle
Internal Pull Handle
Internal closing only. |

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CL - Curb Liner Surespan hatches can be fitted with curb liners to ease site installation. |
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EM - Expanded Mesh Curb Liner Surespan hatches can be fitted with expanded mesh around the curb liner to aid adhesion for asphalt. |
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SG / LE - Safety Grill/Ladder Extension Safety grill/ladder extension provided for safety and convenience, acting as a barrier or ladder extension when upright and a security grill when folded down. |
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HRS - Handrail Support Handrails can be fitted to assist entry and exit. |
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RH - Retractable Hand Hold The optional retractable hand hold improves the safety and convenience of ladder access. |
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LH - Louvered Hatch Ventilated access hatch with louvered panels on four sides. |
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TC - Twin Colour Cover Twin colour access hatches are becoming a very popular option. |
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IP - Insulation Performance Surespan hatches are designed to offer a high level of thermal insulation against heat loss and condensation. U-Values of 0.78 or 0.43W/m²K are available. |
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UV - Upstand Variant Surespan access hatches are supplied with a 200mm upstand as standard. However, we can produce any height or raked upstand to suit your requirement. |
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FR - Fire Rated Surespan access covers can be rated for 3 hours fire resistance for integrity to BS476: parts 21 and 22: 1987. |
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AP - Acoustic Performance Surespan hatches can be designed to offer excellent sound reduction of 45db Rw, measured in accordance with ISO 140-3: 1995 and rated in accordance with ISO 717-1: 1997. |
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PC - Powder Coated All Surespan access covers are available polyester powder coated to any standard RAL colour. |
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BioCote Finish Surespan access covers are now available with a BioCote finish. BioCote is a specially formulated powder coating, with all attributes of conventional powders plus the ability to inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria that contact the surface. www.biocote.com |

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Contact Us
Surespan Limited
Leamore Close,
Leamore Enterprise Park,
Walsall, West Midlands,
WS2 7NL, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1922 711185
Fax: +44 (0)1922 497943
E-mail: sales@surespancovers.com
VAT No. 559 605 804.
Registered in England No. 2432359