Lead is a highly adaptable roofing material. Lead work is a great choice for both roof repairs and flashing due to its soft and malleable allow it to be easily formed into a variety of shapes to fit different needs.  Lead is both flexible and highly durable due to its natural resistance to corrosion and water.

With so many useful features, there is no doubt lead work makes up such an essential component in any roofing project. Lead is mostly used for sealing joints on roofs between two surfaces. This process known as flashing, creates a barrier between the roof and brickwork. Correctly used lead roof flashing can protect your roof from leaks and keep your roof safe and secure from harsh weather changes. Lead flashing is used in various places throughout the home, like around walls, doors up to the skylights, vents, and where the roof dips down (the valleys).

In this blog, we will explore the real value of lead work in your roofing.

Lead Work and Roof Flashing

Lead is one of the most common materials used in roof flashing. Roof flashings prevent your roof from leaking and maintain it last a long time. If you don’t apply to flash, the rain will get inside, making things wet and causing problems with your house’s structure.

Putting in a cement filling to the joints in your roof wouldn’t be enough to protect you from the weather. Despite the use of a bonding agent, water can readily penetrate and seep behind cement fillets. With time, cement cracks and falls apart, causing leaks and making the house damp. There are many types of flashing that exist today but the most popular and reliable is lead. Lead flashing is not only more attractive than copper, but it’s also incredibly strong and durable, lasting up to 500 years.

Lead flashing not only increases the lifespan of your roof but also reduces the tile damage and crack risks. While commonly used for flashing, lead work is a versatile material also suitable for gutters, joints, and complete roof coverings.

The Advantages of Lead Work in Roofing

Lead is known as one of the best materials for roofs, especially flat and curved roofs.  One of the great things about lead is that it’s flexible.  Unlike copper and other materials, lead can expand and shrink when the temperature changes. This means it moves with the rest of your roof, not against it.

• Lead is an environmentally sound roofing choice; correctly installed lead work poses no environmental threat and is widely recycled.
• Lead work gives complete protection to your roof from every weather condition like rain, snow, and storm.
• Lead is a highly durable material with a low carbon footprint and excellent long-term performance.
• Lead doesn’t need repairs for a very long time, which makes it cost-effective.
• Lead’s attractive appearance enhances roofs and flashing systems, protecting against the elements.

Contact Us today!

Contact Storm Proof Roofing today for a free consultation and estimate. Let us help you choose the perfect lead work and flashing solutions to secure and beautify your home for years to come. Our commitment is to provide you with truly exceptional service and the highest quality workmanship, so you can have complete confidence in the long-term protection of your home.

• Call us at 022696363 or email us at stormproofroofing@gmail.com.
• Visit our website at stormproofroofing.co.uk for more information.