Fitting Lead Flashing To Roof

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Fitting lead flashing to roof.

Laps between pieces should not be less than 100mm. Fitting flashing isn t difficult and is a lot simpler than a conservatory roof replacement. We also wrote a piece about fixing a leaking conservatory roof or how you can go about insulating your roof if these are problems you re also having. Code 4 lead sheet is normally used for this work and it is important that the length of each piece of flashing does not exceed 1 5m.

Apron flashings if you are new to roofing or fitting roof flashings this really is a bread and butter place to start master this and the slightly more difficult flashings like step flashings will seem a lot easier. Step and cover flashings are mostly used for profiled tiles. Click pic to enlarge the video below will show you how to fit lead roof flashing like the ones seen in the picture above. However step flashings are used for slates and double overlapping flat profile tiles with accompanying lead soakers like the plain tiles pictured.

Fitting lead flashing takes a little practice to get it right and we do recommend that you go somewhere to practice or get a professional in to do this job for you. If lead flashing is not fitted properly it can leak and believe me if it does it is a horrendous job to put right. When fitting cover flashings to a flat roof like the. A lead dresser is used to smooth out any wrinkles or folds within the lead sheet bossing mallets and lead chase wedges are used to drive the lead sheet into the desired shape.

A roof that slopes outwards a singular long line of mortar between two layers of bricks needs to be either chiseled or grinded out to a depth of around 25mm. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. To fit the lead flashing onto the roof lead dressing tools can be used. It may be quite a labor but it pays off with a strong roof.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Fitting lead flashing can be a great way to keep the interior of your conservatory dry and warm. Cover flashings are used where a felt or similar roof covering turns up against a wall. Step flashings there are two distinct types of step flashing on a roof and getting them wrong can create leaks.

Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Here is a guide on how to install lead flashing to your roof.