If your idea of a great house involves more than just a place to keep warm and dry, then you need to know about the value of an attic loft. Besides adding more finished floor space for a given size of new home or renovation, a well-appointed loft adds character, romance and an uncommon level of resale appeal. But the price of admission to this world of enhanced residential value involves building techniques that are different and more sophisticated than what’s required for success with regular, above ground construction. And understanding these differences is definitely worth the effort, beginning with the roof structure itself.

The first thing to understand is that typical truss-framed roofs cannot be transformed into any kind of successful attic loft. If this is what your home has now, flip past this article immediately. Continued reading will only make you jealous and depressed. Read more…

You’ve no doubt read about the large influx of skilled Polish tradesmen into the UK who, according to government reports, are helping to keep inflation and mortgage rates down as well providing a boost to the Buy-to-Let market; well you’ve just found one such company: Polish Attic Converters comprise highly talented architects, carpenters, roofers, electricians, plasterers, painters and decorators who posess a wealth of experience in Attic Conversions.

In wood, metal or glass, it will provide you with convenient access to your attic conversion, or where - due to structural limitations in your property -n access is limited, you might consider a spiral staircase made of either steel, iron, wood or glass to access your attic conversion. The staircase leading to your loft / attic conversion will be in keeping with the style of your home. Whatever your preferences are, we will achieve the best design that’s to your taste.

Just one look at the front exterior tells you that this is anything but an ordinary home. Each aspect of this contemporary, southwestern-style one story plan reveals an engaging twist.

In the center a silo like tower of concrete and glass blocks serves as the center-piece. A well-lit dining room is define just off the kitchen.

A living room just off the entry showcase and the sequestered den buffers the public areas from the master bedroom suite, which is tucked privately in the rear of the house.

For warm and a feeling of homeliness, ceilings are wood. In addition, the design features a two-car garage just a few steps from the entry door. A wood canopied deck, plus a swimming pool and soothing whirlpool spa occupies the back.

A garage door from 1st UDT is one of the best investments you can make in your home. Your garage door is the largest moving part in your home, and one of the most visible features from the curb. 1st UDT doors are durable and reliable, and they will add character and beauty to your home, making it an upgrade you will enjoy everyday. Once installed, your 1st UDT door will be virtually maintenance free. Plus, 1st UDT doors provide the added benefits of increased security and energy efficiency.

The following is a selection of articles about First United Door Technologies, their products and how to maintain your door.

The simplicity of operation of a winding arm machine always ensures the fastest possible operating of the gate. The FAST operator will automate most lightweight gates up to 2.3m each leaf. The FAST can be operated by all the standard CAME accessories e.g. remote controls, push buttons, keypads etc. In the eventuality of a power cut the FAST has a lever operated manual release mechanism which is situated on the motor casing.

The FAST articulated arm gate operator is designed to automate small gates that are hung from any type of pillars or posts. The new FAST kits are the easiest and quickest to install within the entire CAME range. The FAST motor comes complete with an inbuilt control panel which makes the installation as simple as any machine available in the world.

The ‘FROG’ automation system can be fitted to new gateways or most pairs of existing gates that you may have. York Vale Fencing Ltd are able to visit your gateway to professionally ensure that the ‘FROG’ automation system is the best possible solution for your requirement.

As its name implies this superb, much copied gate machine is designed to operate in damp, below ground level conditions. It is indeed the most popular machine with the discerning customer, who not only wants a long lasting reliable gate machine, but also does not want to see any type of armature attachment on the inside of the gates.

Undoubtedly, the ‘FERNI’ proves to be the fastest and most versatile external electromechanical operator. The simplicity of operation of a winding arm machine always ensures the fastest possible operating of the gate. A common application for the ‘FERNI’ motor is a situation, such as a gateway directly on a main road, where the gates’ opening time needs to be as quick as possible.
The FERNI articulated arm gate operator is designed to automate gates that are hung from large brick or stone pillars. The FERNI can be operated by all the standard CAME accessories e.g. remote controls, push buttons, keypads etc. In the eventuality of a power cut the FERNI has a lever operated manual release mechanism which is situated on the motor casing.

Albed recognises the need to divide without solid partitions – their glass doors let light travel through, and sustain the openness and beauty of an area. Ideal for family living, interior sliding door allows for spaces to be clearly assigned different purposes whilst maintaining a sense of connectedness and unity.

Interior Sliding Doors, like these lovely Glass Sliding Doors from Albed, are a fabulous way to keep spaces separate, yet totally in touch. For example, the dining room may be separated from the living room, or the closet space in a bedroom may be delineated in this way. Using aluminium and glass creates a bright and fresh aspect. Choose the contemporary style of Albed doors to complement and enhance your home interior.

Use only commercially available disinfectants suitable for private swimming pools. Chlorine is the most common. Other methods include ozonation, UV irradiation and ionising systems.

Note: Ozone, UV and ionising systems require the addition of a small amount of oxidising agent such as chlorine or hydrogen peroxide to maintain a residual disinfection activity in the water.

The ideal disinfection system is one that uses automatic dosing and filtration. However, manual dosing is commonly used in private swimming pools. When using manual dosing, it is important to check the pump and filter system daily to ensure they are clean and working correctly.

A method such as a floating immersion dispenser should be used to disinfect the swimming pool water at all times when the pool is not in use. Consult with the swimming pool supplier for manual operation requirements.

When the swimming pool becomes heavily contaminated or is poorly maintained it may need to be “shock dosed” to bring it back to the correct operating conditions