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Residential Access Hatch

A modular, easy-to-use roof access hatch designed for safe access to flat roofs in residential and mixed-use buildings. Offering manual operation, it combines safety, insulation, and optional glazing for added daylight.

System type

Access

Customisations available

Lead times

Stock: 1–5 working days
Made to order: 3–4 weeks

Dedicated Sertus delivery

On time. Pre-tested. Installation-ready.

At a Glance

Safe access to flat roofs

Manual operation

Glazed or solid lid options

Thermally insulated for energy efficiency

Tested for impact and weather resistance

Ideal for new build or refurb projects

Key Features

  • Safe, direct access to flat roofs – no external ladders or stairs required 

  • Manual gas strut or electric actuator operation 

  • Solid insulated or polycarbonate glazed lid options 

  • Thermally insulated construction for energy efficiency

  • Suitable for residential and mixed-use buildings

  • Designed for maintenance and inspection access 

  • Accessories available including ladders

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Sizes & Materials

  • Square or rectangular - standard and bespoke sizes 

  • Roof opening size (manual): 600 × 600 mm to 900 × 1200 mm 

  • Lid options: 

    • Solid insulated cover 

    • Double, triple or quad-wall polycarbonate glazing 

  • Frame construction: aluminium or PVC frame 

  • Insulation: multi-chamber PVC 

  • Internal finish: white internal surface

  • External finish: mill finish (collar only) 

  • Upstand options: PVC splayed or vertical (150 mm or 300 mm) 

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Certifications

  • BS EN 1873 compliant 

  • Internal fire rating: B-s3, d0 (EN 13501-1) 

  • External fire rating: BROOF (t4) (EN 13501-5) 

  • Air tightness: Class A4 (EN 1873) 

  • Water tightness: Pass (EN 1873) 

  • Impact resistance: 

    • 1200 J (EN 1873) 

    • Class B (ACR (M) 001) 

  • Load testing: Downward 1000 N 

  • Thermal transmission (U-value): 0.80–2.68 W/m²·K 

  • Sound reduction: 20–23 dB  

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Description

The Sertus Residential Access Hatch provides safe and easy access to flat roofs, offering a compact, modular solution for both new-build and refurbishment projects. It allows maintenance personnel or residents to reach rooftop areas safely, without the need for external ladders or stairways.  Read more

Tech Specs

Product Type

Roof access hatch

Operation Type

Manual gas strut

Certification

BS EN 1873 compliant 

Fire Rating

B-s3, d0 (internal) / BROOF (t4) (external) 

Air Tightness

Class A4

Water Tightness

Pass

Impact Resistance

1200 J / Class B (ACR (M) 001)

Load Testing

Downward 1000 N

Thermal Performance

0.80–2.68 W/m²·K

Sound Reduction

20–23 dB

Sizes

400 × 700 mm to 1050 × 1050 mm

Construction

Aluminium or PVC frame 

Insulation

Multi-chamber PVC 

Lid Options

Solid insulated or polycarbonate glazed

Upstand Options

PVC splayed or vertical (150 mm / 300 mm) 

Installation

Fully assembled, direct to roof deck or builder’s curb

Finish

White internal / mill finish external (collar only)

Accessories

Concertina ladder

Size Guide

ModelAccess Opening Size (mm)Roof Opening Size (mm) – 150mm Vertical Curb/Collar
RAH-R 40.70400 x 700400 x 700
RAH-R 40.100400 x 1000400 x 1000
RAH-R 50.70500 x 700500 x 700
RAH-R 50.80500 x 800500 x 800
RAH-R 50.100500 x 1000500 x 1000
RAH-R 50.110500 x 1100500 x 1100
RAH-R 50.140500 x 1400500 x 1400
RAH-R 50.170500 x 1700500 x 1700
RAH-R 60.60600 x 600600 x 600
RAH-R 60.80600 x 800600 x 800
RAH-R 60.90600 x 900600 x 900
RAH-R 60.120600 x 1200600 x 1200
RAH-R 60.130600 x 1300600 x 1300
RAH-R 60.150600 x 1500600 x 1500
RAH-R 70.70700 x 700700 x 700
RAH-R 70.100700 x 1000700 x 1000
RAH-R 70.130700 x 1300700 x 1300
RAH-R 70.150700 x 1500700 x 1500
RAH-R 70.160700 x 1600700 x 1600
RAH-R 75.75750 x 750750 x 750
RAH-R 75.105750 x 1050750 x 1050
RAH-R 75.125750 x 1250750 x 1250
RAH-R 80.80800 x 800800 x 800
RAH-R 80.110800 x 1100800 x 1100
RAH-R 80.130800 x 1300800 x 1300
RAH-R 85.85850 x 850850 x 850
RAH-R 90.90900 x 900900 x 900
RAH-R 90.120900 x 1200900 x 1200
RAH-R 100.1001000 x 10001000 x 1000
RAH-R 105.1051050 x 10501050 x 1050
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Downloads

Complete Documentation Pack

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  • Technical Data Sheet

  • Installation Guide

  • Operation & Maintenance Manual

  • Warranty

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Technical Data Sheet

Detailed technical information in PDF format
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Installation Guide – Manually Opening

Detailed installation instructions for the RAH-R
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Operation & Maintenance Manual

How to use and care for your Roof Access Hatch - Residential (RAH-R)
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Warranty

Product warranty in PDF format
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Videos

Product Video

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How the RAH-R performs

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FAQ

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Do you supply access hatches for ceiling space without roof access?

No, Sertus doesn’t currently supply this.

Can it be supplied with self-cleaning glass?

We don’t supply self-cleaning glass at the moment.

Can I install a ladder on your Roof Access Hatch models?

Yes, we can supply ladders for our RAH-R and RAH-C models. However, please note that installing a ladder will reduce the free vent area by approximately 0.4m².

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