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Attic Vs Prefab Shed

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Many people use outdoor sheds for storage, in many ways sheds are ideal for storage, however they have a few drawbacks. Being outside, sheds are at the mercy of the weather as is everything inside them. sheds would not be of the same building standard as your home and often shed are not sealed, leading to damp. Unless a lot of money is spent on a well sealed shed, whatever is inside may become damaged from damp.

Sheds are almost always smaller than your attic, with the attic you have practically the entire floor area of your house available for storage. Large sheds are available but become costly and of course will cost you space on your property.

Being outside means sheds are very prone to theft, there are many padlock options that can be used but they can be very easy to break open for the experienced criminal. Anything put in a shed runs the risk of being stolen.

When using the attic for storage no space is lost as the attic space is already sitting there ready for use, it is more secure as it’s inside your home and even if a house was robbed what criminal would think to look in the attic? We can also supply a lock for the Stira to further secure it. The remote control option would mean nobody can access the attic without first having the remote adding to security. The attic is often of a better build quality than a shed as it’s part of the home and with insulation such a high priority many homes have well sealed attics which will keep possessions better protected from the elements.

The attic space can be overlooked if it is difficult to access, with a Stira Folding Attic Stairs there is safe and easy access, opening up a new space in the home. While the attic may not be the prettiest room in the house it can become a very useful storage space. As the attic is out of the way clutter and unused belongings can be kept up there out of sight until they are needed again.
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Stira Operational Update post Storm Éowyn

Updated: Tuesday 4th February 2025

We had our phone, mobile, and internet communications restored on Sunday 3rd February.

We are currently working through the backlog of enquiries received since the storm, and our dedicated team came into work on the Bank Holiday Monday so we can attend to these customer enquiries as quickly as possible.

If you could please be patient with us while we work through this backlog. We will respond to you as quickly as possible

Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise for the inconvenience.

Christmas Closure 2025

Dear Customers,

Our Stira offices will close mid-day Monday 22nd December and will re-open at 09:00 on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Website orders can still be placed and will be processed either side of our Christmas closure.

Thank you.