Loft Ladders
Loft and Attic Access Ladders: Choosing the Right Ladder for Safe Home Access
Welcome to the ultimate guide from Jupiter Blue, where we believe accessing your valuable storage space should be safe, simple, and hassle-free. The title says it all: Loft and Attic Access Ladders: C…
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Riser Doors
Riser Doors: The Fire Door Nobody Used to Look At
For years, riser doors have been the cheapest thing in the corridor. Since January 2023 it’s an item somebody has to inspect four times a year and write down what they found. That changes what you sho…
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AOV Smoke Vents Explained: What an Automatic Opening Vent Is and How It Works
When a fire starts, flames aren't usually the biggest danger. Smoke is. It fills stairwells and corridors within minutes, cuts visibility and makes escape routes unusable. An AOV smoke vent (automati…
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Fire Rated
How to Find Reliable AOV & Smoke Vent Installers in the UK
When it comes to fire safety in UK buildings, choosing qualified AOV & smoke vent installers is essential. Whether you’re a landlord, facilities manager, developer, or property owner, properly ins…
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Fire Rated
A New Benchmark for Fire Safety: Our Loft Hatch Passes UKAS 60-Minute Test in Real-World Timber Joists
Fire-safety testing doesn't often make headlines, but this one should. Our fire rated loft hatch has passed a full 60-minute fire resistance test to BS EN 1364-2:2018, carried out in a UKAS-accredite…
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Roof Access Ladders
Roof Access Ladders: Safe Solutions for Rooftop Maintenance and Inspection
Maintaining commercial and industrial buildings requires frequent and safe access to the roof. From HVAC checks and solar panel maintenance to general building inspections, ensuring secure entry and e…
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Access Panels
Plasterboard Access Panels: How to create Access in a Wall or Ceiling without it showing
The access panel isn’t the problem. The door is. Here’s why a skimmed plasterboard door disappears into a wall or ceiling with a plasterboard access panel, and a painted steel one never quite does.Sta…
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Access Panels
The World’s best Access Panel Adhesive
One question we get asked on a regular basis is “which adhesive do we recommend for fixing access panels to walls and ceilings?” There are numerous building adhesives out there so it can be confusing.…
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Loft Ladders
Discover the Stira Semi-Automatic Loft Ladder – Effortless access to your loft
If you’ve been struggling with cumbersome ladders or battling to reach your attic, our latest offering might just be the perfect solution.Introducing the Stira Semi-Automatic Loft LadderThis isn’t jus…
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Access Panels
Fire Rated Access Panels: Why Fire Resistance Matters in Building Safety
Fire rated access panels play a critical role in modern building safety, yet they are often overlooked during the design and specification process. In both commercial and residential buildings, fire p…
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Gas Flue Inspection Hatches: Why No Hatch Means No Boiler
The rule most people quote — gas flue inspection hatches must be 300 x 300mm — is the least important thing about this subject. What matters is what happens when there aren’t any.Some time around 2008…
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General
A Comprehensive Guide to UK Building Regulations: From Part A to Part S
Introduction:There are various products on our website where we make reference to Building Regulations. This blog post aims to introduce what they are and what they cover, each section of the building…
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Energy efficiency
Insulated Electricity Meter Boxes for buildings with external insulation
The UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe. The fitting of external insulation is an increasingly popular way of reducing carbon emissions from older housing stock. Other advantages including the i…
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Loft Hatches
Loft hatches for HMOs – Secure and Fire Rated
Owning or managing a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) comes with a unique set of responsibilities and challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring the safety and comfort of your tenants. Fire sa…
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Building Britain’s Homes: What Does It Take to Construct 300,000 Houses a Year in 2025?
“We built 300,000 homes a year in the 1930s. Why can’t we do it now?”In the previous blog post, we looked at how Britain, in the 1930s, routinely built over 300,000 homes a year. That might sound like…
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Loft Ladders
Loft Ladder Installation Costs in the UK: Prices, Kits & What Affects the Final Price
Upgrading your loft access with a safe, reliable ladder is one of the most cost-effective ways to add storage and value to your home. However, navigating the various options, from DIY loft ladder kit …
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Access Panels
An easy guide to understanding Access Panel Dimensions
If you’re not familiar with access panels the choice of types and sizes can seem daunting. We use the same measurement standards for all access panels to keep things as simple as possible.For stock pa…
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Loft Hatches
Fire Rated Loft Hatches: Safety Standards You Should Know
The loft space in any building is often seen as a simple storage area or an empty void, but when it comes to fire safety, it is one of the most critical zones in your property. A fire in one part of a…
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Acoustic testing, the difference between RW and DW
In acoustic testing, two important measurements are often used to evaluate the sound insulation properties of building materials: Rw and Dw. Let’s break down the difference between these two measureme…
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Part L Building Regulations for Loft Hatches (plus an explanation of U Values)
Part L of the building regulations govern the conservation of fuel and power used by buildings. It’s a long document with multiple sections covering different components and materials used in order to…
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Homes
The Housing Crisis: Why can’t Britain build like the 1930s?
The current government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years—an ambitious target of 300,000 homes per year. Yet, if history is any guide, grand political promises on hous…
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Loft Hatches
7 Popular Questions About Loft Hatches Answered
Loft hatches are an essential aspect of any home with an attic or loft space. They provide access to critical services such as water tanks and provide upper storage areas and play a crucial role in ma…
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Loft Hatches
Extending a Loft Hatch opening in a Trussed Roof: A Step-by-Step Guide
Extending the size of your loft hatch opening – introductionExtending the size of your loft hatch opening in your home can be a rewarding project. By extending the length of the loft hatch opening in …
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How to Choose Access Panels for Walls, Ceilings & Floors
Choosing the right access panels, whether a wall access panel or ceiling access panel, is an essential step in delivering well-planned commercial and residential projects. These seemingly simple compo…
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Which Loft Hatch System Is Better? Separate or Integrated Ladders
When choosing a loft hatch system, many homeowners assume the decision is simply about materials or price. In reality, loft access can be achieved in two fundamentally different ways: a loft hatch wit…
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Guide to Access Panels: What They Are, Types & Where to Use Them
Access panels are one of those building components that often go unnoticed, until they’re needed. Whether you’re planning a renovation, managing a commercial property, or simply trying to future-proof…
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Access Panels vs Access Hatches: What’s The Difference?
Selecting the right hardware for a building project often comes down to the details that aren’t visible once the job is finished. In modern construction and interior design, access hatches and access …
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Plastic or Steel Loft Hatch? Choosing the Loft Hatch That Actually Protects Your Home
If you think choosing a loft hatch is about picking between a plastic or steel loft hatch, you’re asking the wrong question. Because a loft hatch isn’t just a flap in the ceiling. It’s a thermal weak …
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