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Price: $3,300.00
Item #BILCO-F-50
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Description
The Bilco F-50 roof hatch is a 48 inch by 48 inch ladder-access hatch built for durability and smooth, one-hand operation. Its insulated cover and curb, overlapping design, and EPDM gasket help ensure weather tightness. Heavy-duty hardware, compression springs, and a hold-open arm support safe access and long service life.
Key Features:
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48x48 opening for ladder access and maneuvering small tools or materials
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Insulated cover and curb with EPDM gasket for weather tightness
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Compression spring operators and automatic hold-open arm for safe, easy operation
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Heavy-gauge construction with welded corners for long-term durability
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Positive slam latch with inside/outside handles and padlock provisions
Specifications
- Opening size: 48 inches x 48 inches (curb-to-curb)
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Materials: galvanized steel (14 ga), aluminum (11 ga), or stainless steel (14 ga)
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Insulation: 1 inch polyisocyanurate in cover and curb (approx. R-6)
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Curb height: 12 inches; integral cap flashing; mounting flange pre-drilled for fasteners
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Gasket: extruded EPDM, permanently adhered to cover
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Hardware: stainless steel hinge pins; compression springs in telescopic tubes; automatic hold-open arm; slam latch with padlock hasps
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Live load: 40 psf (typical)
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Finish: mill finish aluminum or factory-primed steel
How To
- Prepare a 48x48 roof opening and verify curb/framing support.
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Set the hatch over the curb, align the mounting flange holes.
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Fasten the frame through the flange using appropriate roof-grade fasteners.
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Install compression spring operators, hinges, latch, and hold-open arm per instructions.
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Test open/close action, latch engagement, and verify gasket seal.
FAQs
Q: Does the F-50 include insulation in both cover and curb?
A: Yes, 1 inch polyisocyanurate is provided in both components for thermal performance.
Q: What materials are available?
A: Galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Q: What is the live load rating?
A: The cover is typically rated for 40 psf live load.
Q: Can the hatch be padlocked?
A: Yes, the slam latch includes padlock provisions.
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