Application
As part of a high-end residential project, Overend Constructions engaged Trafalgar Access to deliver a customized airtight access panel solution for a steam shower installation. The panel had to maintain strict airtight performance while seamlessly integrating into a micro cement ceiling finish, maintaining a consistent finish with the rest of the interior.
Trafalgar engineered a modified twin-door Airtight Access Panel, adapting the front door to a tile-insert configuration suitable for micro cement sheeting. By retaining airtight performance within the rear door and incorporating a custom bracket to fine-tune the touch latch system, the team ensured minimal leakage rates, precise alignment, and a perfectly flush finish.
The final solution delivered reliable airtight performance for the steam shower application while achieving a clean, unobtrusive appearance, supporting both functional requirements and the premium design expectations.
The Challenge
Achieving the required minimal leakage rate while incorporating an architectural tileable front finish.
- Integrating the Tileable Access Panel inner frame with the Airtight Access Panel without compromising airtight performance.
- Maintaining tight manufacturing tolerances to ensure proper sealing and door alightment.
- Ensuring the added weight and thickness of tiles did not affect panel operation or fit.
- Fine-tuning the touch latch system so the tileable door sat perfectly flush with the frame.
- Managing additional engineering oversight and production checks required for this bespoke design.
What did we do?
Modified a version of the twin-door Airtight Access Panel by adapting the front door to a tile-insert configuration suitable for micro-cement sheeting.
- Proven airtight performance by keeping leakage control at the rear door, while allowing the front face to be tileable.
- Resulting in a compliant high-performance solution that met both function and architectural needs.
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Airtight Access Panel
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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- 300x300mm
- 450x450mm
- 600x600mm
- NATA tested air leakage
- Australian made quality
- Twin-door design gives ultimate aesthetic finish with no compromise on leakage performance
- Fully welded, pre-primed, and ready for installation
- Fully customisable