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Loft Boarding Specialists in Slough

Loft boarding specialists in Slough

Are you looking for loft boarding or loft flooring specialists in Slough? You’ve come to the right place! The Loft Boys have over 10 years experience helping homeowners transform their lofts into usable storage spaces. We can help you with loft boarding, loft hatches and loft ladders – our friendly and knowledgeable staff are waiting… Read more »

Your essential guide to working from home… some of these tips may surprise you!

woman sitting at a desk looking at a laptop and drinking a coffee

If you’re finding yourself having to work from home for the first time – perhaps you’re self-isolating due to the Coronavirus or for some other reason – then this post is for you. We asked Paul McClenaghan (our resident design and marketing expert) to give us some tips he’s picked up along the way. Paul’s… Read more »

A shelving solution for your loft… introducing web shelving!

web shelving examples

Web shelving is becoming more and more popular as people are increasingly looking for ways of utilising their space. Space is premium, we know this really well (and it’s one of the reasons we do what do). We’d love you to be able to maximise your storage areas so if you haven’t heard of web… Read more »

What kind of loft storage boxes should you use?

loft storage box ideas

We’ve talked about tidying, organising, and minimalism in other posts. However, we undoubtedly still have stuff we need to put away in storage so it would be useful to figure out the best way to store it all, right? Okay, let’s have a look at some options for loft storage boxes. Based on our years… Read more »

We’ve put together some tips on how to get your home organised

Getting organised in 2020

We have now entered a new decade and chances are, you will treat this as a fresh start and look at getting more organised in 2020. We’re hoping this article may be exactly what you need to kickstart your goal of being organised this new year. Before we can move on, let’s review the past… Read more »

Loft Boarding Specialists in Milton Keynes

Loft Boarding Milton Keynes

Are you looking for loft boarding or loft flooring specialists in Milton Keynes? You’ve come to the right place! The Loft Boys have over 10 years experience helping homeowners transform their lofts into usable storage spaces. We can help you with loft boarding, loft hatches and loft ladders – our friendly and knowledgeable staff are… Read more »

How energy-efficiency upgrades like loft insulation can increase the value of your home

Properties for sale and EPC rating

Making energy-efficiency upgrades to your home will increase its value. They will also help you save money on your energy bills. Fact. Research by the UK Government and MoneySupermarket found that investing in your property’s energy-efficiency rating could make it worth 14% more on average or around £19,000 depending on where in the country you… Read more »

How to Get Free Loft Insulation

Free loft insulation providers

If you’re living on a state pension or your household has a low income then paying for energy-efficiency improvements may be out of the question right now. If you’re currently in that situation, then help is at hand and you might be able to get free loft insulation or get it at a reduced cost…. Read more »

Is your loft filthy? Here are some top tips to keep it clean and tidy

Different types of loft roof finishes and storage solutions

So, you’ve finally taken the big step of getting your loft boarded (and insulated of course!). Now your plan is to keep it dust-free, clean and tidy. After all, that’s where you’re storing some of your important or valuable belongings, right? In reality, it doesn’t always work out as planned for some. So we’ve put… Read more »

Asbestos, A Silent Killer?

Asbestos work being carried out by The Loft Boys

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are mined from the earth. It is made up of long, strong, heat and fire-resistant microscopic fibres. Asbestos is a word derived from the ancient Greek meaning ‘inextinguishable’. This mineral has been mined and used since at least 2000… Read more »