Refurb & Restore Issue 34 2023 | Page 92

LOFTY AMBITIONS

Ensuring your loft space is properly ventilated
With the impending wet winter just on the horizon , and rain being a mainstay of British weather , it ’ s easy for the vast majority of homeowners to be blissfully unaware of the major impact the wet weather has on the home , particularly the loft space .
Jordan Stuart from loft boarding specialists , Instaloft , says : “ Bacteria tend to flourish in environments that are wet , damp and frequently lack exposure to light . During the summer when the outdoor temperature rises , the interior of the roof space becomes warmer and provides the ideal breeding ground for mould and damp .”
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