a roofers guide to sustainability the yorkshire independent roof training group is pleased to...
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A Roofer’s Guide to Sustainability
“The Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group is pleased to acknowledge that the Roofers Guide to Sustainability Modular
Programme has been developed and produced as a result of funding provided by CITB ConstructionSkills as part of their long term commitment to training and quality standards in the specialist
roofing sector. This support is gratefully appreciated
Energy Considerations
The Plan
• Sign attendance Register• Aims• Presentation• End Test• Review
Course Aim
• To provide an understanding of the energy considerations over the lifecycle of roofing operations.
• To offer practical tips for energy management at work on a day to day basis
Factors affecting energy efficiency
• Use of Raw Materials – Embodied Energy• Location/Transport • Processes• Waste
Embodied Energy
• Embodied Energy is the total of all the energy required to produce goods or services, considered as if that energy was incorporated or 'embodied' in the product itself.
9040 miles from slate quarries in Xiamen to Leeds
Embodied Energy
(MJ/M2)
Weight (kg/m2)
Life (years)
Recyclability
Clay Tiles 270 -430 40-60 30-100 Good
Concrete Tiles 40-90 40-90 30-100 Good
Natural Slates 130-160 20-30 100+ Very Good
Coated Steel 180-290 7 30 Fair
Aluminium (Virgin) 500-920 <10 100+ Good
Aluminium (Recycled) 30-90 <10 100+ Good
Insulation (volume)
Material Embodied EnergyMJ/M2
Embodied EnergyKg CO2/M2
Rockwool 403 25
Polystyrene Insulation 2215 63
Polyurethane Insulation 2163 90
Straw Bale 25 1
Vehicle Use
Lighten the load
Slow Down
Don't idle
Check your tyres
Plan ahead
Are you on Standby?
• Leaving appliances on standby can account for between 9% and 16% of your electricity usage.
• Study by Energy Saving Trust and DEFRA
• Are you really happy that this amount of your energy bill is wasted?
Energy Saving tips
• Keep the Heat In – Close doors and windows• Use energy saving light bulbs• Insulate – cut out the draughts• Only heat enough water for immediate use
Activity
End Test – Check your knowledge
The Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group is pleased to acknowledge that the
Roofers Guide to Sustainability is delivered as a result of funding provided by CITB
ConstructionSkills as part of their long term commitment to training and quality standards
in the specialist roofing sector.
This support is gratefully appreciated