The Gorter RHT standard roof hatch with fixed stairs is suitable for installation on flat roofs with a maximum slope of 30° and can be used in a wide range of buildings, including offices, factories, apartment buildings, villas, shopping malls, hotels and public-sector facilities. It provides a safe and compliant solution for roof access and emergency escape, enabling routine maintenance, inspections, servicing of rooftop installations, roof terrace access and emergency egress.

Typical applications include:

• Rooftop access for HVAC systems, window cleaning installations and roof inspections.
• Access to roof terraces, green roofs and amenity spaces.
• Inspection and maintenance access for solar panel installations.
• Access to telecommunications equipment and antenna installations.
• Personnel access for building envelope maintenance.

WIth fixed stairs

The roof hatch can also be supplied as a complete TÜV Nord-certified roof access solution combined with fixed stairs GS55.

• For floor heights from 2500 to 3000 mm, Gorter provides RHT with fixed staircase GS50.
• For floor heights from 3000 to 3370 mm, Gorter provides RHT with fixed staircase GS55.

Alternative roof hatches

The RHT roof hatch is also available in bespoke sizes with a single lid or double lid. For projects with specific requirements or demanding environments, Gorter also offers Standard roof hatch, glazed roof hatches, roof hatches with extreme insulation values, and fire-rated roof hatches.

The Gorter RHT with fixed stairs roof hatch has been installed in a wide variety of projects worldwide. Click here for more reference projects.

The RHT roof hatches with fixed stairs feature a strong and patented construction. Due to several modifications, the roof hatch is even more resistant against unexpected extreme loads, both during construction and in general use.

Proven insulation performance of the complete roof hatch

With the RHT roof hatch, the insulation value is calculated for the entire construction (Uw), not just the insulation material. The proven insulation performance of the complete hatch is Uw ≤ 0.276 W/(m²·K).

Why choose a Gorter roof hatch?

• CE (ETA-15/0338) and TÜV NORD certified.
• Fully thermally broken curb and cover.
• Safe to operate with one hand.
• 10-year warranty on the roof hatch, 1 year on climbing devices.
• Fast delivery.
• High-quality construction.
• Stainless steel Euro cylinder lock with indoor and outdoor operation.
• Burglar-proof and soundproof.
• Option: electrical operation.

Fixed stairs

• Complete assembled.
• With an anti-skid profile.
• Brackets for fixation on floor and in roof or ceiling opening.
• Two handrails complete with poles.

Gorter Fixed stair, type GS50

• Floor heights from 2500 to 3000 mm
• Available for 1000 x 1500 up to 1000 x 3000 mm

Gorter Fixed stair, type GS55

• Floor heights from 3000 to 3370 mm
• Available for 1000 x 2000 up to 1000 x 3000 mm

Learn more about the Gorter standard roof hatch with fixed stairs.