Lead Slate and Lead Roofing Self Help Videos

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Any pitch from flat to upright made from 100% lead sheet code 4, the traditional material for roofing.

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When installing solar panels it is often a requirement  to weather the flow and return pipes which attaches to the panels and then pass through the roof.  We have products to meet these needs, made from sheet lead and suitable for both tiled and slated roofs.

Flat roof in sheet lead. Designed to be in keeping with the character of the building, with a life expectancy of 100years plus.

Semi circular flat roof covered in sheet lead. 

Designed to weather uppermost point of roof and add character. Made from sheet lead.

   Pitched Lead  Roof

Lead  roof to a bay window,  using code 5 sheet lead and welted method with hidden clips, the welts allow for the expansion and contraction which give longevity by reducing metal fatigue associated with heating and cooling of metal roofing..

Porch Roof In sheet Lead   8th October 2009

Using wood core roll to form expansion joints, code 5 sheet lead to cover roof and code 4 sheet lead for the cover flashing, pointed in to the wall. With the longevity associated with lead sheet, a 100 years or more can be achieved when fitted to codes of good practice.

This traditional method of flat roof covering, adds character to the newly formed porch and looks a part of the building, rather than an addition.

1st October 2009 - Weathered a barreled roof dormer today.  

The roof was constructed using plywood laminated in thin sheet to achieve the shaped curved on timber supports.  Code 5 sheet lead was used to cover the barrel dormer and welted with hidden clips to secure to substrate.  The reason for welted joint is to allow expansion and contraction of the sheet lead with out causing the metal to stress, as would be the case if fitted in one piece.

Lead Welding / Lead Burning

We are producing a video aim at training individuals in the skill of welding lead sheet, it will include flat welding, inclined and upright methods along with support information on the whys and why not associated with lead work.

In an effort to estimate the need for such a film, interested parties are invited to email us, so that on release of the film they can be contacted and made aware of publication.

The term chimney flashing  describes the introduction of lead around a chimney to stop water entering the building. Flashing chimneys has been practiced for centuries, lead chimney flashing being one of the longest surviving methods.  A chimney leak can cause server water damage to the interior structure of the building.  Being in an exposed position, the chimney flashing needs to be of the highest quality.  Lead flashing has been proved over the years to be among the top materials for such a job. Lead sheet has characteristics that allow it to be formed to account for the undulations present with tile, slates and alike.  This quality not only weathers the chimney but looks pleasing and traditional to the eye. 

A lead chimney flashing demonstration video is available to view on this site.  It is designed to support our clients and other with clear instruction on sheet lead to chimneys, looking at the parts that make up the complete lead flashing.These include back gutter, front apron, soakers and cover flashing. All play there part in weathering the chimney.  Our service provides support information by email or telephone on any thing shee lead.  We can supply all the parts required to flash a chimney and can be purchased via our web site and in most cases, 48 hours of receiving your order.

Wood Burning Stove Pipe Flashing, Along with Multi fuel stoves have become most popular in the current financial climate. When fitting it may become necessary to terminate the flue pipe through a slated or tiled pitched roof and in some cases a flat felted roof. 

The products we manufacture and supply are designed to weather flue pipes on there route through any roof.  Pipe flashing are also known as lead slates, flue pipe flashings and pipe sleves. They can easily be fitted to and existing or new roof under construction.  The benefit of using sheet lead slates being the flexibility which allows the material to fit snugly to the roof and give the longevity  associated with this traditional flashing material.