Frosted Loft Hatch

[The Moose]

So, does anyone know if/where I can buy a frosted loft hatch?!

Might sound like a bit of an odd one, but just finishing up an extension. Couldn't do a loft conversion for various reasons, however I did have a spare Velux window knocking about from a previous project so whacked that in the roof. It's directly above the loft hatch which then opens to an (almost) enclosed hallway. The Velux lets in a lot of light and with a frosted loft hatch would let light into the slightly darker hall.

Any suggestions?

[Drumroll]

should be easy to build one with some frosted perspex. Not sure what (if anything) building regs say about it.

[Rosscow]

A quick Google:

http://www.jupiterblue.co.uk/loft-hatch-range-c2/m...

Having said that, wouldn't take much to make one out of timber and a frosted piece of glass!

[Simpo Two]

Or give it a good going over with wet & dry paper, used wet.

[Drumroll]

I wouldn't use glass in a loft hatch, way to dangerous IMHO.

[Little Lofty]

I've come across a few glass loft hatches over the years, I've also seen glazing in ceilings to let in light from skylights. A tunnel up to the velux may also be an option. A toughened double glazed unit would do the job, and it would be safer and warmer than a piece of glass or plastic.

[The Moose]

Light tube isn't possible due to where it is located. Why would a glazed hatch be dangerous?!

[Simpo Two]

The Moose said:

Light tube isn't possible due to where it is located. Why would a glazed hatch be dangerous?!

I guess because someone could stand on it, and go through and end up on the landing in slices. But you'd have to be pretty dumb to do so.

[sidekickdmr]

Simpo Two said:

I guess because someone could stand on it, and go through and end up on the landing in slices. But you'd have to be pretty dumb to do so.

Why would someone be in the loft with the hatch closed?

[The Moose]

sidekickdmr said:

Simpo Two said:

I guess because someone could stand on it, and go through and end up on the landing in slices. But you'd have to be pretty dumb to do so.

Why would someone be in the loft with the hatch closed?

Exactly - hence my confusion!

[guindilias]

And it's not like you couldn't fall through the gaping hole left when you're up there with the loft hatch open!
My neighbour made his own, very tidy looking, just cut the existing wooden hatch and put in a piece of 12mm Makrolon.
Pretty sure you could actually walk on it if it wasn't for the weak hatch catch. Or go for the 3/4" stuff and make yourself a bulletproof loft hatch - sure, they could shoot you through the ceiling, but just stay on the glass and the Taliban won't get you!

[Simpo Two]

The Moose said:

sidekickdmr said:

Why would someone be in the loft with the hatch closed?

Exactly - hence my confusion!

Better ask 'Drumroll' then!

[Rickyy]

Make one out of perspex and cover it with window frosting film?

[Drumroll]

Several reasons firstly glass is heavy, so controlling the "fall" of the hatch is harder. (Not everyone who goes into a loft are strong) How many of you have dropped something through a hatch opening? What happens if you miss with the hook? Just don't like glass above me. unless Safety glass (see my first comment.

I would turn it around and say why would you use glass when there are lighter better materials for doing the job.

[The Moose]

Drumroll said:

Several reasons firstly glass is heavy, so controlling the "fall" of the hatch is harder. (Not everyone who goes into a loft are strong) How many of you have dropped something through a hatch opening? What happens if you miss with the hook? Just don't like glass above me. unless Safety glass (see my first comment.

I would turn it around and say why would you use glass when there are lighter better materials for doing the job.

I don't believe I suggested using glass?!

[Drumroll]

Rosscow did though.

[Simpo Two]

Drumroll said:

Several reasons firstly glass is heavy, so controlling the "fall" of the hatch is harder. (Not everyone who goes into a loft are strong) How many of you have dropped something through a hatch opening? What happens if you miss with the hook? Just don't like glass above me. unless Safety glass (see my first comment.

I would turn it around and say why would you use glass when there are lighter better materials for doing the job.

Sound point. You could get an offcut of opal acrylic from a sign making company for not much - though it wouldn't offer any insulation. OK get two bits!