Sustainable energy is now a more-viable and planet-friendly option for many people.
With increasing numbers of people wishing to install solar collectors and other energy saving products to their roofs, it
is more important than ever to employ a competent person for the job.
What are Active Roofs?
While roofs have primarily been used to keep out the weather, active roofs are now also required to provide
electricity, hot water and heating to the buildings over which they stand. The products which provide these services include
Photo Voltaic (PV) and Solar Thermal modules, micro-wind appliances and a host of other clever gadgets.
What does this have to do with roofers?
The UK, like all its European Colleagues, is committed to renewable
energies and reducing C02 emissions and if we are to reach our targets we must bring Active Roofs into the mainstream. Across
Europe, a huge amount of avoidable damage has incurred by badly installed solar panels in roofs, mainly down to poor
interfacing with the roofing covering. Many products and systems could, and perhaps more importantly, should be being
fixed by roofers who, with some yop-up training, have all the necessary skills to install these devises while keeping
the roof weatherproof. Suppliers recognise this and are actively seeking roofing contractors to come forward and become involved
in the process.
Links
If you are considering installing
solar collectors and other micro-generation systems then visit following websites where you will find all the information
you need on grants and other installation related topics:
www.est.org.uk
www.greenbooklive.com
www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Solar Panel System Manufacturers
www.solarcentury.co.uk/Your-home
www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/installer/products/solar-water-heating
www.viridiansolar.co.uk/
For installation of the whole system please call us as we can put you in touch with approved installers.
Grants
For the latest grants available please see the link below;
www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/how/householders
