Loft Latch how?

[Animal]

Sure, that doesn't meet what's required though. No obvious means of access is a good thing.

[Animal]

impossible. That can work with a cupboard door, no with a loft hatch.

Yea, I just don't want the damage.

[Animal]

Sounds good. Reckon I'll try filler knives, which probably won't work, then attaching a handle to provide some force, and if that fails it's hole time. Cheers

[Fredxx]

What sort of latch his it? There are a few types.

Is there sufficient vertical clearance the bolt isn't hard pressed against the catch?

What sort of clearance do you have to enter a tool in the space occupied by the bolt?

[Paul]

Push up. (It should push up freely, and you should "feel" the mechanism as you do.)

Release.

Loft door falls downwards at you. Watch out!

It's supposed to work like a push and release cupboard door. Which would be "poke in" with a small velocity, release and the door should pop back so you can grab the edge.

That's what the mechanism looks like to me. One of those.

Paul

[Jim White]

Having fallen foul of a similar latch I fitted a mortice latch which is released with a budget lock (T-handle) key. With a small escutcheon over the keyhole it is barely noticeable once painted. Doesn't fix your immediate problem though :-(

[John J]

Or you use a bolt with an "eye" and hook it with a traditional pole kept behind a door for use when required. 😀

[Animal]

Obviously the OP was asked because it isn't doing that.

[Fredxx]

The OP has been asked a number of questions, some of which remain unanswered.

[Animal]

Update time. Levering & tool-poking got nowhere. Luckily the hatch had external hinges making it easy to remove. The tongue was bent a bit away from the frame & it then worked fine.