Choosing a Loft Ladder: Which Type Fits Your Home?
The right loft ladder depends on your ceiling height, hatch size and how often you go up. Here's how to compare folding, sliding and timber ladders and measure up properly.
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Condensation or Poor Ventilation? What's Really Happening in Your Bristol Loft
Wet timbers, damp insulation and black spots on the rafters are often blamed on roof leaks, but the cause is usually condensation.
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How Much Loft Insulation Do I Need?
The recommended depth for mineral wool loft insulation is 270mm. Here is how to measure what you have, and what to do if it falls short.
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How to Board a Loft Without Crushing the Insulation
Laying boards straight onto loft insulation squashes it and cuts its performance. Raised loft legs fix that. Here is how to get storage and a warm house.
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Is Loft Insulation Worth It? A Bristol Homeowner's Honest Guide
For most Bristol homeowners the honest answer is yes, but how much it helps depends on your home type, your current insulation and how you heat the house.
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Loft Condensation and Mould: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Wet felt, dripping nails and black spots on the rafters are usually condensation, not a leak. Here's what causes it in lofts across Bristol and the South West and how to put it right.
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Rodent Proofing Your Bristol Loft Before Nesting Season Begins
Mice and rats look for warm, undisturbed places to nest, and a loft full of soft insulation is exactly that. Sealing the way in is the lasting fix.
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Signs of Rodents in Your Loft: Mice, Rats and What to Do Next
Scratching overhead at night is the classic sign, but droppings, tunnels in the insulation and chewed cables tell you more. Here's how to read the signs and stop them getting back in.
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Spray Foam Insulation Removal: What Homeowners Need to Know
Why spray foam on the underside of a roof can cause problems with surveys and lenders, what the guidance actually says, and how removal works if you decide to go ahead.
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SuperFOIL vs Mineral Wool: Which Is Right for Your Loft?
Mineral wool on the loft floor is the best value for most homes. SuperFOIL earns its place where you need the loft space, have a low pitch or awkward roof. Here is how to choose.
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