East London’s former Ford Motor Company site is being reimagined into Dagenham Green, a spectacular regeneration project. Delivered through a partnership between Peabody and The Hill Group, this vibrant neighbourhood will eventually offer over 3,500 homes, a central park, and premium community spaces. For the initial phases of the apartment buildings, the developers needed reliable and secure access to the flat roofs. They opted for Gorter's expertise, integrating 10 RHT roof hatches complete with scissor stairs.

Designed for seamless maintenance
Modern housing developments rely heavily on sustainable rooftop technology. Having a secure route up is essential, especially when it comes to roof access for solar panel maintenance or inspecting ventilation units. The combination of an RHT hatch and a scissor stair is an ideal roof access hatch solution for residential buildings. When roof access isn't required, the stairs fold away neatly into the ceiling, ensuring the corridors or top-floor spaces below remain entirely unobstructed.
Outstanding thermal performance
Building a highly sustainable neighbourhood requires a strict focus on energy efficiency. Every Gorter RHT hatch is designed with a fully thermally broken curb and cover, effectively preventing heat loss and condensation. On top of these excellent insulation properties, the entire hatch and stair combination is rigorously tested and TÜV NORD certified, providing unparalleled safety for maintenance engineers working on the Dagenham Green estate.

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