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Loft hatch - draft proofing
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got a hinged loft hatch with a push to lock push to unlock retention mechanism suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame TIA -- Mark |
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from Mark contains these words: suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame Squashy gaskets. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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Hi got a hinged loft hatch with a push to lock push to unlock retention mechanism suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame TIA I use foam adhesive strip which can be bought in a roll from any of the sheds. Don. |
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Mark wrote: Hi got a hinged loft hatch with a push to lock push to unlock retention mechanism suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame TIA If you use a rebated frame, the hatch will close against a shoulder all the way round - and you can use conventional self-adhesive foam strip on it. As a retro-fit job, you can make a pseudo rebate by fitting some strips of wood into the frame just above the hatch. -- Cheers, Roger ______ Email address maintained for newsgroup use only, and not regularly monitored.. Messages sent to it may not be read for several weeks. PLEASE REPLY TO NEWSGROUP! |
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Roger Mills wrote: In an earlier contribution to this discussion, Mark wrote: got a hinged loft hatch with a push to lock push to unlock retention mechanism suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame Forgive my not correcting your quaint colonialisms but if I got the gist of your message you have a loft hatch that is draughty. If you use a rebated frame, the hatch will close against a shoulder all the way round - and you can use conventional self-adhesive foam strip on it. As a retro-fit job, you can make a pseudo rebate by fitting some strips of wood into the frame just above the hatch. It is always a good idea to check on exactly what the OP wants/ has. If it is one of those plackie thingies it is a piece of crap modernism that wants cobbing. If it can be repaired, that may suffice. I can't remember what might be done with them. What I would head for is a replacement. For which check on previous posts here. To put wadding on an hinged door might require that the door be raised on the hinge. It's a difficult call. Needless to say there is very little to go on. The OP hardly speaks English. |
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Weatherlawyer wrote:
Roger Mills wrote: In an earlier contribution to this discussion, Mark wrote: got a hinged loft hatch with a push to lock push to unlock retention mechanism suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame Forgive my not correcting your quaint colonialisms but if I got the gist of your message you have a loft hatch that is draughty. If you use a rebated frame, the hatch will close against a shoulder all the way round - and you can use conventional self-adhesive foam strip on it. As a retro-fit job, you can make a pseudo rebate by fitting some strips of wood into the frame just above the hatch. It is always a good idea to check on exactly what the OP wants/ has. If it is one of those plackie thingies it is a piece of crap modernism that wants cobbing. If it can be repaired, that may suffice. I can't remember what might be done with them. What I would head for is a replacement. For which check on previous posts here. To put wadding on an hinged door might require that the door be raised on the hinge. It's a difficult call. Needless to say there is very little to go on. The OP hardly speaks English. I like the cut of your jib! |
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Loft hatch - draft proofing
Mark wrote:
Hi got a hinged loft hatch with a push to lock push to unlock retention mechanism suggested required as best way to draft proof between hatch and frame TIA If it's placcy, sling it to feck. If it's wood, use any draughtproofing you have at hand, or buy some of the sticky-backed caper from any shed, don't forget to put a lump of insulation on the back of the hatch, either glued or stapled, the choice is yours. |
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