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Installing solar panels

Are you thinking of installing solar panels on your home? Here are the ways it can benefit you, and what you need to consider first. What is a solar panel? A solar electricity panel (sometimes referred to as photovoltaics) capture the suns energy and transform it into energy that you can use within your home. Ultimately, by installing solar panels your home can generate its own renewable electricity. Solar panels are composed of many individual cells. The cells are primarily made from silicon, environmentalists can rest easy knowing that this is a highly abundant material, so the earth is not being depleted of this important element. The silicon is processed and used to create a photosensitive panel that can convert sunlight into usable electricity. The making of solar panels is so complex if every detail of making a solar panel was listed, we could be here all day! How do solar panels work? A solar panel consists for 4 main steps to convert solar energy to electricity. Things to...

Managing mental health in the workplace

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as a state of mental wellbeing that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well, work well and contribute to their community. If you've ever experienced mental health issues, you'll know how difficult it can be to juggle it with pressuring work loads. As part of mental health awareness day (10/10), let's talk mental health in the workplace. Poor mental health costs employers between £33 billion-£42 billion a year. Supporting mental health in the workplace has never been more important, especially with negative effects from the covid-19 pandemic still very much with us. According to studies completed, mental ill health accounts for over 20 percent of sickness absence in the workplace, with 9 out of 10 people who experience mental health problems say they face stigma and discrimination as a result of this. Existing resources readily available include: Mental Health at Work -...

The UK's £46 million crime that's crippling tradespeople

4 in 5 tradespeople in the UK have experienced tool theft! Thieves and thugs are targeting tradespeople to steal expensive tools, leaving tradespeople in the UK reporting losses of thousands of pounds. Since the easing of lockdown in April 2021, over £46 million worth of tools have been stolen from private vehicles, over a third of the reports have come from London alone. This is the equivalent to an astonishing £245,893 worth of tools being stolen every day, with only a mere 1% of those being recovered, costing the average tradesperson an estimated £4,470 Check out our list below to see if you work in a tool theft hotspot! Region Number of cases of theft since April 2021 London 12,769 West Yorkshire 400 Northumbria 233 Kent 217 Surrey 164 Hertfordshire 140 Dorset 135 Lancashire 132 Merseyside 91 Avon and Somerset 84 If you operate in these areas, you may want to consider some extra provisions to keep your valuables safe! Consider tool cover - In the event your tools...

Is your insulation up to scratch?

With the rapidly rising cost of living crisis, we at The Confederation Of Roofing Contractors understand just how much it is costing to heat your homes. A small short-term investment into your home can bring reward in the long run. If heat is escaping from your roof, you will be paying more to heat your home. Which insulation do I have? The type of insulation you have depends on your roof. If you have a pitched roof you can opt for warm or cold insulation. If you have a flat roof you can opt for warm deck, cold deck or inverted roof. When can I insulate my roof? A good time for re-insulating your roof is when it is being replaced, however a roof that is in a good condition can have insulation fitted. Cold loft insulation for pitched roofs: The simplest and often cheapest way of insulating your roof is the option of cold loft insulation. It is placed over and between the wooden joists above the ceiling of your home's top floor. Which normally, is just called lost insulation. Howev...

What is CORC?

The Confederation Of Roofing Contractors is a trade association with over 700 members on our books. Based in the heart of Essex, we were established in 1985 and are now the most respected and widely known Roofing Trade Association within the industry and the general public. Our members are considered to be the best in the roofing business. Your roof is the most important part of your property, and it is vital that repairs and re-roofs are carried out in order to protect your home. We provide a list of vetted members that are trustworthy and reliable, giving you piece of mind that your roof works will be completed to a high standard. All of our members are committed to providing clients with a quality driven service that reflects their excellent craft skills, ethical working practices and fair prices. Roofers who are accepted to be a member of The Confederation of Roofing Contractors will have access to a range of benefits, including full and competent health and safety services, ...