Monthly Archives: July 2014
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Posted: July 30, 2014Categories: Tips & Advice
![Attic Maintenance: Practical Pointers]()
Read more »Attics can be one of the most neglected spaces in a home simply because they remain out of sight and out of mind. But that doesn’t mean attic maintenance is any less essential, especially if you want to someday realise its full potential.
Here’s a list of practical pointers we’ve put together to ensure your attic gets the attention it deserves:
Prevent leaks
Even a minor leak can lead to any number of problems in the loft, from basic cosmetic damage to compromising the structural integrity of your entire home. The tiniest levels of moisture can cause floorboards to warp or grow mould and mildew, so it’s quite easy to imagine the dam
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Posted: July 22, 2014Categories: Tips & Advice
![How to Keep Unwanted Animals and Pests From Living in Your Attic]()
Read more »When unwanted animals and pests make their home in your attic, they can cause serious damage to the wiring, plumbing and the structural integrity of your property. That’s why you need to safeguard against infestation and focus on consistent home maintenance.
How to spot any animals living in your attic
The first thing you need to do is remove any unwanted pests you may already have residing in your attic. Determining what kinds of pests you currently have, and how they are entering, will help you to prevent further infestation. Here’s what to look for:
Listen for sounds coming from the attic - Pay attention to any sounds you hear coming from the attic, keeping an ear out f
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Posted: July 16, 2014Read more »
Measuring up for a new loft ladder is a piece of cake. But just in case you have any worries or queries, we’ve put together a quick list of things you need to consider when determining whether your chosen ladder will fit.
1. Floor to floor height and floor to ceiling height
This is the distance measured between the floor, where your loft ladder will rest, and the floor of the room above - typically your loft/attic. This kind of measurement is specific to a ‘sliding’ loft ladder as it is required that this ladder is fixed to the floor above - typically the topside of your attic hatch.
If you are measuring for a folding loft ladder then you need to note the distance between where the loft ladder will rest and the ceiling of that same room (vertical measurement). Concertina loft ladders (without hatch) are mounted just above the ceiling level, so you will need to me
