Lead Tiles For Roofing

With lead rolls being bendable it can also be used under roof tiles as a flashing that has a longer expected lifetime than traditional flashing.

Lead tiles for roofing. Lead slates including lead flexislate and lead weathering slates are available here from calder. Known for high quality lead calder offers our customers lead weathering slates in 30 degree 45 degree and 90 degree pitches. The master flow lead roof flashing is used as a boot flashing around pipes existing through the roof. They don t need to be manipulated and installed by a master roofer unlike lead flashing and they can be a cheap alternative where lead is too heavy or where it may take too long to install.

Compelling evidence that lead salts washing down off of the roof like copper salts in our copper roof photos manages to dissuade algae lichens and fungal growth on the roof tiles themselves. Manufactured from code 4 lead slate with varying base sizes lead weathering slates create a seal for pipe penetrations and access through tiled and slate roofs. Easily bent and shaped for custom flashing around irregular stone and corners. This versatile roof boot flashing can be molded to fit on shingle clay or metal roofs.

Roof lead alternatives are designed to look like lead in colour and in their texture. It is designed to adjust to most roof pitches. Durable and long lasting our lead sheets are made from 100 recycled material and are highly malleable adapting to all your roofing needs. Designed for use on pitched and flat roofs cladding valley and box gutters porches dormers and more.

Individual pieces of lead sheet must not exceed the recommendations set out on page 5. This method of lead valley repair is proven to not only be fast and safe wit. Our concrete roof tile portfolio includes beautiful high and medium barrel tile as well as a gorgeous assortment of flat profiles in rich colors and contrasting textures that will complement any. Fixings should hold the lead securely in position without restricting thermal movement.

The roofers have used lead to seal the flat ridge area of a tile roof lead to provide step flashing and counter flashing against an abutting building masonry wall and lead flashing also around a small skylight set into the tile roof. This video shows the traditional and best way to repair a lead valley on a roof. In particular each piece of flashing must be no longer than 1 5m. To ensure this longevity however it is essential to follow a few basic rules.