With a Gorter roof hatch, you gain safe access to the roof at all times. A roof hatch gives you the option of easy access to the roof through the building. In cases where the building height is restricted, a ladder can, of course, be placed against an outside wall to gain access to the roof. However, if installation is not stable or a lot of materials are brought in, this can create dangerous situations. What is more, the use of a ladder for certain building heights above 10 meters, for example, is not permitted by law. Using a roof hatch is the solution to this.
Roof hatch suitable for very high buildingsWith their finishing touches and robust construction, Gorter aluminium roof hatches are suitable for use on very high buildings, even in areas with extreme weather conditions. This is why Gorter roof hatches are now installed on the highest building in the world: the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai.
Safety is key when accessing the roof. The safest way to the roof in many situations is through a building because use can then be made of the internal stairs or lift. The Gorter roof hatch with ladder or stair combinations also guarantee maximum safety in the final phase of the journey. All Gorter combinations are TÜV NORD, Aboma and KOMO® certified. The RHT roof hatches are CE, (ETA-15/0338) certified.
If you want roof access that is not always in view, a Gorter roof hatch with ladder or scissor stair provides the perfect solution. A roof hatch with scissor stair when not in use has a beautifully finished ceiling where an electric version of the scissor stair is available for frequent use. Applications where appearance is less important or where the budget is more limited can be provided by the Gorter roof hatch with ladder. With this solution, the ladder can be hung on the wall using the wall mounts supplied. The advantage of both roof hatch combinations is that you will always have the full floor space in the room underneath in any normal situation.
If you are looking for a solution to permanent roof access, then you’re making the right choice with these Roof hatches.
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With a Gorter roof hatch, you will have quick and easy access to the roof in order to be able to work with a window-cleaning system/windscreen washer system. The roof hatch is also the perfect solution for gaining access to maintain cooling systems, solar panels and to inspect the roof.
Safe to your window-cleaning systemThe safest way to the roof is through a building where you can use the existing lifts and staircases. Buildings fitted with a window-cleaning system are generally high buildings and since use of a loose ladder against the wall is not permitted on buildings more than 10 meters high, access through the building is the most obvious and safest solution. Cage ladders may be another alternative for relatively low buildings.
A roof hatch takes up little space and is more cost-effective than a rooftop unit. With a rooftop unit or garret, you will often have to apply for permits for an extra floor or when faced with constraints on the height of the building. No permit is required in many instances to use a roof hatch and no extra height is added to the building.
A window-cleaning system will need to be used a number of times a year or perhaps every month. For this reason it is good to have a permanent solution for roof access. The combination of the Gorter roof hatch with a Gorter fixed staircase is the perfect solution here. The wide staircase provides sufficient opportunities for taking materials on to the roof. You would therefore also be able to take other cleaning products up for the window-cleaning system using the stair. The stair is manufactured entirely from anodised aluminium and therefore easy to maintain. The stair is fitted with non-slip steps and solid handrail. The entire combination is TÜV NORD certified according to EN-ISO 14122-3. The TÜV NORD certificate can be used as evidence during the Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RIE) inspection which is obligatory under the Dutch Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health. Gorter also has two alternative solutions for accessing the roof. These are also TÜV NORD certified. They are the roof hatch with scissor stair and the roof hatch with safety ladder. Both are a good solution for less frequent use or use when the floor space has to remain fully available in the room underneath.
With the Gorter roof hatch combinations – including fixed staircase, scissor stair or ladder, you gain safe access to your window-cleaning system on the roof. For further information, contact your local Gorter branch. You can find further information on the Gorter roof hatch via the following links: Safe roof access, Roof garden or green roof access, Roof access for flat roofs, Roof access for solar panel maintenance, Gorter roof hatch, Roof access hatch, Access to roof terrace, Electric roof hatch, Roof door, Aluminium roof hatch, Roof hatch for renovation
Are you looking for a safe, permanent solution for accessing the roof to inspect it? Then Gorter provides the solution with a roof hatch combined with a ladder, scissor stair or fixed staircase.
Access for regular roof inspectionsOffice buildings or industrial premises often have flat roofs. There should be good access to the roof so that regular roof inspections can be easily carried out to prevent leakages and overloading due to rainfall. Wind strength and watertightness among other things are controlled by the roofing felt when inspecting the roof. Water discharges and the condition of the facilities in place during the inspection, however, are also examined.
Repairs to the roof and facilities such as cooling units will also be carried out, in addition to the roof inspection. It is good when doing these to have direct access to the roof. Renting a cherry picker at the last minute is then a thing of the past. Nor do you then need to put a ladder up against the outside wall. When bringing in materials for repairs to the roof, this last option can create hazardous situations. Use of a ladder for certain building heights above 10 meters is also not permitted.
A roof hatch is permanent roof access which, depending on the ladder and stairs selected, is suitable for regular or very frequent use. Gorter has three options for the ladder and stairs; the portable safety ladder, scissor stair and fixed staircase. Whatever option you choose to access the roof, with Gorter you can be sure that the roof inspection or roof repair can be carried out safely.
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The Gorter aluminium roof hatch is the only one in the roof hatch category with a proven very high insulation value. EuroSolid investigated the thermal performance according to EN ISO 10077-2 and states officially that Gorter RHT roof hatches have an insulation value of: Uw ≤ 0,319 W/(m².K). These and other performance levels of the aluminium roof hatch are set out in a European Technical Assessment (ETA) document that provides indisputable evidence of proven performance and the affixed CE mark.
Gorter aluminium roof hatches are up to three times lighter than comparable steel roof hatches. The adjustments needed to the roof structure are minimal due to very low stress on the roof. The lightweight RHT roof hatches are easy to lift and can be installed on the roof without much equipment.
When creating a roof access, a roof hatch offers a lot of advantages compared to a rooftop unit or garret. With a roof hatch there is always one floor less to build. This will save you money on construction and future energy costs. The appearance of the building will remain unaltered thanks to the low height of the roof hatch. Partly because of this, there is usually no need for a permit to install a roof hatch.
All Gorter aluminium roof hatches and combinations are safety tested to the most stringent EN standards and are supplied with a CE and TÜV NORD certificate, Aboma safety mark and KOMO® certificate.
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Gorter’s roof hatches are eminently suitable for use in renovation projects. The roof hatches are up to three times lighter than comparable steel roof hatches. The adjustments needed to the roof structure are often minimal, or there are none, due to low stress on the roof. The low weight also provides benefits during the installation process. Most RHT roof hatches are easy to lift (with two people) and can be installed on the roof without much equipment.
All standard roof hatches can be delivered directly from stock and are also available combined with matching Gorter scissor stair, fixed staircase or ladder. This will provide you with a single comprehensive solution for access, which is easy to set up at the floor height you want.
The design of the stylish Gorter aluminium GS50 and GS55 internal stairs is unique. The stairs are completely self-adjusting so that even at different floor heights, the steps are automatically self-levelling parallel to the floor. There are even contractors and building companies that use the Gorter steps as “safe” scaffolding and renovation stairs in different locations. The fixed staircase for accessing the roof is available in two versions; for floor heights of 2,500 - 3,000 mm and 3,000 – 3,370 mm.
With a roof hatch you can safely reach the roof without using unsafe or unauthorised wall ladders. This means that simple maintenance and renovation activities can be carried out in future on the roof. Materials can also be taken onto the roof through the roof hatch.
All manually operated roof hatches have assisted opening with a counterbalancing system and controlled closing. With this feature, the roof hatch can always be opened and closed with one hand and minimal effort.
All Gorter aluminium roof hatches are CE (ETA-15/0338) certified. In addition, the roof hatches and combinations are safety tested and are supplied with a TÜV NORD certificate, Aboma safety mark and KOMO® certificate.
Are you looking for a renovation solution because you also want to create more light in the room underneath? Then the Gorter roof hatch with glazed window pane is the perfect solution. RHTG roof hatches are fitted with a monolithic pane of safety glass that not only lets the maximum amount of light through, but is also attractively designed. The glass pane is also impact- and burglary-resistant. HR+++ insulating glass is used to make the environment in the room underneath even more pleasant. The glass is installed under a bleed, which means it is self-cleaning. All glazed roof hatches are fitted as standard with two powerful electric motors operated electrically.
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