Month: October 2017

What Are the Different Types of Loft Ladders?

various types of loft ladder and hatch

However great your loft is, it won’t do you much good if you can’t get into it. If you try climbing an unsteady step ladder or standing on a chair to haul yourself up, that’s just an accident waiting to happen. You need a loft ladder — but what kind? Sliding Loft Ladders If all… Read more »

Should I Use Loft Boarding?

Finished loft with boarding and lighting

Most homes with a pitched roof have a loft space under the rafters. Traditionally, this has been a place to store anything you’re unlikely to want, since it can be difficult to get at, and you have to balance on exposed joists to reach the items you put there. Unless you board over them, that… Read more »

Why Do I Need Loft Insulation?

frequently asked questions

The heat escaping from your home both burns money and increases your carbon footprint. If you see a heat-imaging scan, you’ll be struck that, while there are a number of hot spots, the bulk of the escaping heat comes through the roof. It has to be stopped. What Is Loft Insulation? Loft insulation consists of… Read more »