High Insulation Roof Hatch
Case study salesforce tower.
High insulation roof hatch. The roof hatches are also supplied as special fire resistant roof hatch or explosion vent roof hatch versions. This ensures optimum performance and allows a high level of insulation. Water is insulation s enemy. Nystrom s complete line of roof hatch and safety products meet building codes fire and life safety requirements.
A vast majority of access hatch manufacturers all state different figures when insulation and u values are concerned. Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be. With a minimum of 70 recycled content the installed thermafiber products contributed to valuable leed credits helping the building earn a leed platinum certification. Given its extremely high insulation value the rhtep roof hatch is the perfect choice for structures for which the emphasis is placed on minimising energy consumption such as the passive house concept.
Nystrom roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to commercial building roof areas using interior ladders and stairs. The rht roof hatches have a full thermally broken curb and cover and a proven high insulation value. All roof hatches should be specified as thermally broken and insulated. Roof hatches provide convenient roof access for multiple environments including manufacturing plants warehouses commercial properties and more.
This roof hatch excels in its insulation value with uw 0 198 w m k for the entire roof hatch construction. Usage roof hatches can be used as escape hatches but in most situations they provide convenient and cost effective access to roof terraces cooling systems lift machine rooms solar collectors and other facilities on rooftops. It can be combined with the lml wide step metal attic ladder or any fakro attic ladder for ease of access. Surespan roof hatches are manufactutred with a 50mm thermal break as standard.
We re proud to say our products can be found in some of the tallest and safest buildings around the globe like salesforce tower. Bilco roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder ship stair or service stair. Box out light fixtures. For ultimate corrosion resistance and outstanding exterior durability nystrom provides powder coat finish.
A variety of special sizes are also available to provide an accessible way to install or remove large pieces of equipment from a building. The hatch features a door seal base insulation and wool insulation to ensure indoor climate control energy efficiency and reduced heating costs. The piston assisted hatch stays open at a 80 degree angle while anti slip covers on the frame ensure safe footing.