When you're spending a lot of time working with ladders, it's paramount that you know the dos and don'ts. There are so many accidents that occur every year because people working with ladders aren't sticking to the safety guidelines. Now we don't want to teach you to suck eggs, but we do think it's important to provide you with a reminder of the dos and don'ts of working with ladders every so often! If you'd like to brush up on your ladder safety, just keep reading...

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It's been a busy time here at Ladders UK Direct and we've been adding lots of new and exciting products to the site for you! Today, we're going to talk you through some of our brand new scaffold towers. These are all ideal for working at height when you need a bit of extra space for your tools and equipment. Let's dive right in...

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Having a bit of spare time at home during the summer holidays presents a great opportunity to crack on with some DIY. There are only a few weeks left, so if you're planning to dust off your drills and dust sheets, we'd recommend making a start ASAP! Here are a few DIY jobs that you can tackle during the summer holiday - before the weather becomes cold & bleak again!

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Building a garden across different levels is a great way to utilise space! Homeowners with small gardens will often look at expanding upwards rather than outwards because there are so many creative ways to build a multi-level garden design.

One problem people face when they're building a multi-level garden is creating suitable access points. Some people choose to create a staircase with paving slabs or bricks, but these often take a long time to install and can be incredibly costly, especially if you need to create a large staircase!

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Here at Ladders UK Direct, we offer a variety of loft ladders for mezzanine floors. But which is the best product for providing easy access to a mezzanine floor?

What is a mezzanine floor?

In brief, a mezzanine floor is a raised floor that's partially open and overlooks the rest of the house or room. They're kind of like indoor balconies (but far more stylish!) People often install mezzanine floors in their houses to make use of additional space in tall rooms. Mezzanine floors are often small, snug spaces & can come in really handy when you're hosting parties. People can hang out on the mezzanine floor while still feeling involved with the party down below. The one problem with mezzanine floors is that they can be tricky to access if you don't install the right kind of ladder or staircase... that's where we come in!

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