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Our Loft Hatch Passes UKAS 60-Minute Test in Real-World Timber Joists:

We recently achieved something genuinely significant: our Fire Rated Loft Hatch has successfully passed a full 60-minute fire test to BS EN 1364-2:2018. Crucially, this was conducted in a timber joist construction — replicating the actual ceiling environment of almost every home in the UK.

• Tested the Right Way — Not the Easy Way:
  While many products rely on "indicative" tests or concrete rig environments, ours was tested in a full-scale timber joist ceiling. This ensures that the fire performance you see on paper is the performance you get in a real-world installation.


• Industry-First Compliance:
  To the best of our knowledge, we are currently the only supplier to have achieved a 60-minute BS EN 1364-2 fire test specifically within a full timber joist ceiling scenario.


• Future-Proofed for 2026 Regulations:
  As the industry moves away from superseded standards like BS 476, our certification ensures you are ready for the upcoming regulatory emphasis demanded by specifiers and building control.


• 60-Minute UKAS fire tested to BS EN 1364-2:2018:
  Full-scale, non-indicative testing in a UKAS-accredited laboratory, providing transparent and reliable evidence of performance.


• Peace of Mind for Housebuilders:
  By testing in the construction that national housebuilders actually use, we eliminate the gap between test evidence and site reality.


• Part B Compliant


• Smoke Tested to EN1634-3:2004


• Insulated with a High-Performance Thermal Seal

In an industry where fire safety deserves total clarity, we are proud to provide a solution that is tested for the way people actually live.

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Key Features of Access Building Products Duplex 120 SP Riser Door Sets:

• Tested as “Door sets” providing a Low-Risk solution:
  Our door sets are fabricated as tested, with a door leaf aligned correctly within the frame, meaning no adjustments are needed. This ensures a low-risk solution, opposed to door kits, which are assembled on-site.


• Spring Pin pivot hinge:
  The door leaf can easily be removed via its spring pin pivot hinge. Simply remove the door leaf, enabling a fast, easy installation of the four-sided frame, and then the door is easily rehung.


• Main Locking options: Concealed Budget lock, Tamper proof, and Euro Keyed Alike Euro cylinder:
  All our riser door-sets are supplied and tested with our budget lock; additional tested security is available, as above, with additional suited keys as required.


• FB2 Lock option:
  We are the UK’s ONLY manufacturer of Steel Riser Door Sets to offer a FB2 locking option on a range of tested sizes on our new Duplex 120 spring pin hinge


• 120-minute UKAS fire tested to BS EN1634-1:2018:
  All products have up-to-date and transparent certification available, with many of our ranges going above and beyond requirements as we have looked to future-proof our products.


• Fully compliant 36dB Acoustic rating BS EN ISO 10140-2:2010


• Part B compliant


• Smoke Tested to EN1634-3:2004


• Insulated with a U Value of 0.78W/2mK

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Introducing the EWI Gas & Electricity Meter Boxes

Did you know out of the top ten most common failures within EWI retrofit projects, the 5th is there not being any consideration of meter boxes. Meter boxes are often left in place with no alternative or fRsi calculation considered.

Good news! Access Building Products have a solution!.... our Insulated gas and electric meter boxes offer a U Value of 0.30W/m2K / fRsi 0.87 meeting the requirements of PAS2035, compliant with BS8499 for Gas.

• Easy to fit directly over the existing meter box housing, full fitting instructions available.


• Saves time and money as negates the need for the utility supplier to move the gas pipes.


• Heavy duty steel pin hinges, making door easy to remove for fitting, and strong steel lock with universal triangular drive key.


• Prevents a break in the thermal fabric, helping to eliminate cold spots.


• Manufactured from strong Zintec steel, with external grade powder coated finish.


• Available in any RAL colour, with white vents, coloured vents available upon request.


• Insulated with mineral wool and air sealed providing a U Value of 0.30W/m2K.


• fRsi of 0.87 meeting the requirements of PAS2035.


• Gas MB vented to ventilation requirements of BS8499.


• A2 Fire retardant materials.

“Access Building Products would like to thank Ste Garlick and his colleagues for their involvement in the thermal modelling and site trials of our insulated electric meter boxes for use with EWI projects. We appreciate their support whilst at URBED and now in their current roles”

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Introducing the BFS-PLAS - The Access Panel That Disappears!

Tired of ugly, clunky access panels ruining the look of your ceiling or wall? Meet our Non-Fire Rated Plasterboard Access Panel—the ultimate solution for seamless design.

This clever panel is engineered to be completely inconspicuous. The specially designed frame and door provide the perfect surface for a plaster finish, allowing you to skim right over it for an invisible installation.

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Introducing the X-RAY Protection Access Panel.

The Access Panel is meticulously designed to provide robust protection against harmful X-ray radiation. It features a high-density lead lining that effectively blocks X-rays, ensuring the safety of everyone who operates in or near X-ray rooms

High-Density Code 5 Lead Lining: This offers superior protection against X-ray radiation, ensuring a safe environment for X-ray and CT rooms. Easy Installation: Our design ensures straightforward installation, making it a hassle-free addition to your facility. Durable Construction: Our product is built to withstand frequent use and maintain its protective qualities over time.

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Introducing the specialist Rigitone access panels.

Access Building Products Ltd were delighted to see our specialist Rigitone panels looking fantastic in this Town hall acoustic ceiling.

Installed by Knox & Wells the made to measure bespoke Rigitone type panels fitted into a British Gypsum Rigitone Plasterboard Ceiling.

Our made to measure panels are compatible with:

British Gypsum:

Rigitone and Quattro Range

Knauf:

Solopanel and Stratopanel Range

Sineat:

Creason

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The revolutionary kit for a single tile in a wall...

The revolutionary kit for a single tile in a wall, solves the problem of access through grouted tiles, without detracting from the finish of the tiled area.

Blending seamlessly into the tile surfaces, providing an opening to concealed building & plumbing services.

The popularity of expansive tiled areas in modern bathrooms, kitchens, and utility rooms has grown and we offer the perfect kit solution for single tiles.

The TL-KT Access Panel Kit is easy to fit by following the instructions or video

The door operates on slotted hinges and twin touch latches.

The door is fully removable for larger, clear access to services.

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Why would you need to go anywhere else...

We currently have over 300,000 Access Panels, Loft Hatches and EWI Meter Boxes in stock, positioning us to confidently meet our customers' needs in 2025!

And with a variety of over 35 bespoke, UK made access panels, why choose anyone else?!

Our team is here to help meet all your requirements.

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Adding a little more confidence to your next order.

All of our access panels now include 3D models, downloadable BIM Files, and technical drawings. We've done the heavy lifting, so you can achieve seamless project integration without the usual hassle.

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Introducing the Fire Rated Electric Meter Overbox.

The product is fire-tested and compliant up to a maximum internal opening of 1100mm×620mm. Please be aware that the overall external size is 200mm larger than these internal dimensions (in both directions). The 25mm door depth is already factored into the final overall product depth.

The door uses a spring pin hinge for easy removal during fitting and allows for versatile left- or right-hand side hinging. Security is managed by two quarter-turn locks. You can choose between a standard Budget Lock (opened with an 8mm square drive key) or a Tamper Proof lock insert for extra security. The appropriate key is supplied for both lock options.

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Making A Change For ‘Our’ Futures

In 2023 the UK’s average carbon footprint was estimated at 10 tonnes of CO2 per person, approximately double the world’s average, and to have the best chance of ‘not’ adding a further 2℃ to global temperatures, the average carbon footprint needs to globally drop, to under 2 tons per year by 2050.

Access Building Products has taken our addition to the problem very seriously and have heavily invested this year in cutting our carbon mass down. According to government figures, Access Building Products has been creating approximately 13.5 tonnes of CO2 per year. In 2022 we invest heavily in Solar Panels, potentially cutting our electricity by 50% (6.75 tonnes of CO2 per year); putting us currently lower than the average UK home.

Further Development

Showing further intentions to reduce our carbon footprint and minimizing our impact on the environment. We are currently exploring ways to engineer 'out' any production processes that are deemed harmful to the environment. Our goal is to ensure that all of our business units are operating in a sustainable manner, while still delivering the high-quality products and services that our customers expect.

We highly believe in responsible waste management and are committed to reducing our environmental impact. That's why we recycle all of our high molecular and low molecular plastics, waste steel and corrugated paper, through registered recycling waste streams.

We also encourage our bulk commercial customers to order palletised products whenever possible. This not only helps to reduce the need for transit protection, but it also enables us to make single bulk deliveries, which reduces emissions.

Our York-based regional distribution center runs on solar power for approximately nine months each year and have made a shift towards electric company cars. We advise our representatives to use web-based visual communication methods instead of traveling to clients. We have also taken steps to minimize energy usage through investing in heavy insulation and automatic LED sensor lighting. Additionally, we ensure that all of our corrugated packaging is constructed from recycled material.

We take pride in ensuring that we are doing our part in promoting sustainability and protecting our planet and will endevour to continue exploring ways to make a positive impact on the environment.

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