Simple access hatches seamlessly achieved within large roof terrace decking area

Aluminium has rapidly become the de facto standard in many architectural metalwork applications, primarily owing to its ability to meet the needs of industry thanks to its great range of versatility. With careful application of their skills, installers can achieve perfect balcony, terrace, or walkway flooring in any situation using AliDeck aluminium decking that will last for many decades. However, the benefits do not stop there.

We recently undertook a site visit where a customer achieved the seamless inclusion of access hatches in the decking of a roof terrace that used our Junior Non-Slip Decking Board. The reason for this was to create easy access points to the electrical junction boxes underneath the terrace.

Using precisely cut short lengths of non-combustible decking boards and aluminium box section cut to length, the customer was able to create safe points of access that will allow engineers to easily reach these boxes should an issue arise. The clean cut makes it hard to spot the hatch at a glance, seamlessly blending them into the large terrace area.

As you can see from the video above, the hatch is removed using a simple tool, a specifically designed length of curved aluminium capable of sliding between the gap of the boards. The hatch can then be lifted on one side and then safely removed entirely.

It’s yet another innovative and practical idea for getting the most out of AliDeck aluminium decking!

If you would like to discuss how you can create an access hatch for your project, please contact our technical support team on 01622 235 672 or email us at info@alideck.co.uk.