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Good features
This Loft Access Door is my second one, as the old one is getting ‘old’ as it’s used very regularly and has stood up to regular use.
Should this Access door is used less frequently then it will last for a long time.
I chose this type of door as it has a 3 point locking method, and the seals are excellent Read full review
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Works but a bit over priced for the lack of quality
Not as good quality as they used to be , locking devices cheap and don't align easily. It's only sent with locking key/head not on a pole and this key/head doesn't fit on previous or old poles.
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Why why have they changed?
100 times better than the new make, the twist lock is so easy to use. The new slide action to lock and unlock is so hard to use unless you can reach the ceiling with your hands!!!!!!
Recommend this “old style” over the new type every time. Read full review
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Updated and smart loft hatch
Used this to replace a 17 year old Manthorpe unit which had yellowed and was looking scruffy. It's a different design to the old one with different fixings but virtually the same size so was easy to fit into the existing hole. Looks great, nice bright white colour with with good draft seals on the frame and door. Read full review
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Loft Door
This door is classed as the old style, but it is by far the better design when compared to the new style with the sliding cover. I like this door because it is simple to operate and comes complete with catch opening tool which can be operated from floor level. The door is lightweight so it is not too heavy for my daughter to operate.
My criticism is that as other previous installers comments, the flange is flimsy, but once fixed to the ceiling it is functional. I thought the polystyrene insulation was susceptible to access damage so I covered mine with foil for added protection. Lastly if you open the door past 90° for removal be careful that the door is centralised within the frame before attempting to close the door as the rear flange on the door can become trapped in the frame flange and easily crack when closing.
Full marks for the supplier who beat the estimated delivery date.Read full review
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Excellent product
Fantastic product. Well insulated, easy to install and great value. 5 stars
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Easy to fit
You can fit it with just one person if you have a step ladder or something to rest the hatch door on while fitting. (The hatch door needs to be open whilst fitting the loft hatch surround). Fitted it in about 20 mins. Job done. Good value and reasonable quality - maybe a little flimsy and lightweight but that in turn makes it easier to fit!Read full review
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Useful when narrower loft door is required
On time delivery.
Does what it says
The latest loft door has better design than this but is wider which would not fit in space we had. This served the purpose.
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Old style
This old style loft hatch is far easier to fit and operate than the new type .
Cannot understand why Manthorpe has changed the design
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Good product but fittings could do with strengthening
Easy to fit and looks good. Only complaint I would have is the plastic fittings which are fitted to fix the swing open of the door. My original door broke at this point hence the need for replacement otherwise good productRead full review
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Replacement loft hatch
The catch on our loft hatch was broken. This is a replica and therefore ideal as we don't have the ceiling space for the more energy efficient replacement due to the close positioning to the ceiling cornice. The drop down door was replaced without need to remove the original frame.Read full review
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