diff --git a/addon/templates/components/uk-modal.hbs b/addon/templates/components/uk-modal.hbs
index d2ae771f..d14d5d77 100644
--- a/addon/templates/components/uk-modal.hbs
+++ b/addon/templates/components/uk-modal.hbs
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
           escapeDeactivates=true
           clickOutsideDeactivates=true
           returnFocusOnDeactivate=true
+          preventScroll=true
         )
       }}
     >