Many people keep some of their precious items up in their loft but they may be wondering how they can protect them up there. A lot of people don’t have room for all their belongings downstairs and one of the places which is perfect for storing these things is the attic. Putting things in the attic doesn’t’ mean that we don’t want them anymore.

A lot of the things that go up in the attic are actually very special to us such as our children’s paintings or toys or some family heirlooms. Some people also tend to store delicate items up in the attic until their children have grown up so that they won’t get broken. But you may be worried about how protected these items will be up in the attic; the advice below should help if this is the case.

- Mould is probably the number one problem in attics and the main thing that your items will need protecting against. This can quickly take hold in your attic and start to damage any dead organic material such as cloth or wood. Do not allow mould to take hold in your attic as it could seriously damage your items.

The best way to prevent mould from spreading in your attic is to check it regularly and get rid of it if it appears; remember that mould needs your attic to be damp before it can grow so make sure it is properly ventilated up there.

- Another thing you need to worry about in your attic is pests such as rodents or birds as they can also damage your items in the attic. These can get into your loft because there are entry points. Securing your attic is important but they can still get in so make sure you are checking up there regularly so that they can be dealt with promptly if they do get in.

- When an attic is damp, items up there can be spoiled, so you need to prevent this if possible. Make sure there are no holes anywhere in your roof; you may need an extraction fan if dampness is coming from condensation from below the house.

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