{"title":"Roof Access Hatches","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpenable roof access hatches for safe, code-compliant personnel access onto flat and low-pitch roofs — for routine maintenance, plant inspection, and emergency escape. Unlike a fixed rooflight, every hatch in this range opens to provide a genuine walk-through entry point, built around a kerb\/upstand that bonds and dresses into an EPDM or single-ply membrane roof in the same way as any other roof upstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only need natural daylight rather than physical access, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/collections\/skylights-rooflights\"\u003efixed Flat Roof Skylights\u003c\/a\u003e range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flat-roof-access-hatch-polycarbonate-roof-entrance-dome-vertical-upstand-9-sizes","title":"Flat Roof Access Hatch – Polycarbonate Roof Entrance Dome, Vertical Upstand, 9 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery flat roof needs a way up eventually — a blocked outlet to clear, a plant unit to service, a felt repair that can't wait for scaffolding. A fixed rooflight won't get you there; you need something that opens. This is a double-skin polycarbonate roof access hatch built around a 160mm vertical upstand for frequent maintenance access, engineered to Class B non-fragile standard so it can be walked to and opened safely as part of a normal roof access route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely openable — a true walk-through access point, not just a daylight rooflight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassified Class B non-fragile to ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160mm vertical upstand designed for frequent-use access routes (as opposed to occasional-use splayed-upstand rooflights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-skin polycarbonate glazing for insulation and impact resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiffused or clear glazing options across every size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonds into an EPDM or single-ply membrane roof using standard upstand-dressing technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoof maintenance access on flat-roofed extensions, commercial units, warehouses and apartment blocks; plant\/AC access hatches; secondary emergency escape routes from flat roofs (subject to building control sign-off); anywhere a genuine walk-through opening is needed rather than a fixed daylight rooflight. If you only want natural light into the room below rather than a walk-through opening, our fixed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/polycarbonate-fixed-dome-rooflight-for-flat-roofs-double-skin-9-sizes\"\u003ePolycarbonate Fixed Dome Rooflight\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/frameless-flat-roof-skylight-triple-glazed-glass-rooflight\"\u003eFrameless Flat Roof Skylight\u003c\/a\u003e are the better (and considerably cheaper) choice — this hatch is a specialist access product, not a general daylighting rooflight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlazing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpstand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNon-fragility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 × 600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 × 900mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 700mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 1000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 × 800mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 × 900mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 × 1000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 × 1300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 × 1200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble skin polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass B – ACR(M)001:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused or Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; ordering guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upstand kerb is bonded and dressed into the roof membrane using the same technique as any other roof upstand — for EPDM roofs, prepare the upstand with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/epdm-rubber-roof-primer-high-strength-bonding-primer-for-flashings-detail-work\"\u003eEPDM Rubber Roof Primer\u003c\/a\u003e, dress the membrane up and over using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/epdm-rubber-roofing-contact-adhesive-high-strength-bonding-glue-for-timber-insulation-boards\"\u003eEPDM Contact Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish the top edge with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/epdm-aluminium-termination-bar-rubber-roof-uk\"\u003eAluminium Termination Bar\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose Diffused glazing for a softer, obscured light or Clear glazing where visibility through the hatch matters — both are priced the same across every size. Measure the structural opening in your roof deck before ordering, as the hatch is sized to sit over (not inside) the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used as a fire escape route?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can form part of a secondary escape route from a flat roof, but any means-of-escape use must be signed off against Building Regulations by your building control body or fire engineer — we supply the hatch, not the safety certification for your specific building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and your fixed dome rooflight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hatch genuinely opens for walk-through roof access; the fixed dome rooflight is bonded shut and exists purely to let daylight into the room below. If you don't need to physically climb through it, the fixed rooflight is the simpler, lower-cost option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with the upstand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — every size includes its 160mm vertical upstand kerb as standard; you dress your roof membrane into it during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder to match (or comfortably exceed) your structural roof opening — if you're between two sizes, size up rather than down, since the hatch sits over the opening rather than inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespatched from UK stock on a two-person kerbside delivery service; please ensure access for a large, palletised item and check the delivery note for handling instructions before signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Rubber Roof UK","offers":[{"title":"600 x 600mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995508793535,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-600X600-DIF","price":1319.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 x 600mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995508826303,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-600X600-CLR","price":1319.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 x 900mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995508859071,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-600X900-DIF","price":1559.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"600 x 900mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995508891839,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-600X900-CLR","price":1559.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 x 700mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995508924607,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-700X700-DIF","price":1429.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 x 700mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995508957375,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-700X700-CLR","price":1429.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 x 1000mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995508990143,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-700X1000-DIF","price":1604.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 x 1000mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995509022911,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-700X1000-CLR","price":1604.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"800 x 800mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995509055679,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-800X800-DIF","price":1519.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"800 x 800mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995509088447,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-800X800-CLR","price":1519.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 x 900mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995509121215,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-900X900-DIF","price":1699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 x 900mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995509153983,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-900X900-CLR","price":1699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 x 1000mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995509186751,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-1000X1000-DIF","price":1824.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 x 1000mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995509219519,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-1000X1000-CLR","price":1824.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 x 1300mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995509252287,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-1000X1300-DIF","price":2179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 x 1300mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995509285055,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-1000X1300-CLR","price":2179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 x 1200mm \/ Diffused","offer_id":45995509317823,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-1200X1200-DIF","price":2259.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1200 x 1200mm \/ Clear","offer_id":45995509350591,"sku":"RRUK-HATCH-1200X1200-CLR","price":2259.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1804\/9727\/files\/pbqBCNGVCtaiBP4UMzVhwepcktslmwFl3t4pm37XAczi92Jj1ocWyQDdDK6rAUYVKTkCtq0opYYVbnBORav-RbEkguEhzN59l7eD8bBlL5wpmATohBWQ2QBNmtIqhUgtq1itghnA2J8TCxns4l_aU0qP-TpvDC7fQ9ga2SgMZFA.jpg?v=1786354205"}],"url":"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/collections\/roof-access-hatches.oembed","provider":"Rubber Roof UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}