Monthly Archives: October 2013
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Posted: October 31, 2013
By now you've probably figured out how unsafe a regular old ladder can be for accessing your loft. Especially when it comes to carrying hefty, bulky objects up and down those rickety old rungs. It doesn't matter how often you're using your attic space, or for what purpose, accessing your loft without a safe and secure loft ladder is an erroneous decision.
But with so many different types of loft ladder to choose from, it can sometimes be a little difficult making a choice on what kind to buy. After all, it doesn't just need to be safe, you want one that's just right for your home. And because we know these things are all important, we thought it best to go through a few of the available options that should give you a step in the right direction and today we're going to talk about Concertina loft ladders.
What are Concertina loft ladders?
Concertina loft ladders
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Posted: October 24, 2013Categories: Saving Space
Wide open living space is hugely appealing, which is why the interest in urban lofts have sky rocketed over the recent years, especially amongst people who are looking to create more space to live without the need for costly renovation to their homes.
No matter the size, nearly all lofts and attics are restricted when it comes to available space to use. But with a little ingenuity, they can be transformed into bright, comfortable living spaces for the whole family to enjoy.
Consider lighting
In the daytime, natural light pouring into your space is an asset, so you may want to consider installing a skylight. Any windows you may already have should be dressed with a simple sheer fabric or sheer blinds for covering that do not interfere with the daylight too much, but rather diffuse it.
If your ceilings are particularly low, you
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Posted: October 22, 2013Categories: Loft Ladder Blogs
If you've ever struggled to carry a heavy or bulky object up into your loft, then you've probably noticed how rickety, wobbly and unsafe a regular old ladder can be. Which is exactly why everyone who owns a loft really needs to think about purchasing a proper loft ladder. It doesn't matter how often you intend to use your attic space, or for whatever purpose, loft access still needs to safe and secure for when you want to use it.
However, with so many different types of loft ladder to choose from, coming to a decision about which is the right one for you can often be a little tricky. That's why we thought it best to go through a couple of available options that should hopefully give you a step in the right direction. And today, we're going to talk about Sliding loft ladders.
What are Sliding loft ladders?
Sliding loft ladders are one of the two main
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Posted: October 18, 2013Categories: Saving Space
Open up your home
Owning a loft ladder can be so much more than just simple attic access. It can be a stairway to a bigger, more spacious home that fulfils your needs for storage and better living. Often overlooked as useable space, the attic can be utilised for just about any purpose that suits you and your family. In any case, owning a loft ladder is a very affordable way of opening up your home and expanding your living space. Not to mention a handy bit of kit that looks great and provides safe, easy access to otherwise difficult-to-reach areas you want to use.
Thinking about storage
If you have a loft in your home, chances are you're looking to use it as a place to store more items that would otherwise clutter your living space around