Product description
❑ Hinged loft hatch: Decorative frame with flat lid. Frame is fitted with compression seals to prevent draughts between the frame and the lid. When closed the lid is compressed against draught seals. Easy to open and close with simple turn of the catch. Made from white injection moulded plastic, requires no decorating or maintenance.
Insulation and U Values explained
❑ This loft hatch has a choice of two insulation options so you can tailor your hatch to suit your budget. insulation requirements. the thermal efficiency of insulation is represented by its U Value, the lower the number the more effective the insulation. The insulation values for the Laddatrap loft hatch range are listed below by model reference:
❑ LT2 - U Value 0.78 (Budget choice)
❑ LT235 - U Value 0.35 (Complies with Part L of Building Regulations)
❑ Part L of Building Regulations, please note, the current building regulations for new build properties require hatches to have a U Value of 0.35. You are under no obligation to match this, however a well insulated loft hatch can help reduce your heating requirements and reduce your heating bills and Carbon emissions.
❑ Fitting information, the hatch has pre-formed screw holes in the frame. Easy to DIY fit, offer the frame up to the loft opening and screw fix (fixing screws are supplied with your hatch) into frame.
Note: there is a visible extrusion point in the lid of these hatches. See photos for details
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 600mm JOIST CENTRES
LT2 DROP-DOWN TRAP
Preparation
Trim out a suitable opening and fix noggins between trusses to form a clear opening of 722x562mm.
Fitting
With hatch open offer the frame up into the opening, pushing tightly upwards to ceiling, then fix using 50mm long woodscrews (provided) through 4No. hole-tabs on longside (do not over tighten). After ensuring frame is fixed squarely, fix remaining 4 screws through hole-tabs on the shortside. Close hatch with thumbturn.
