The earliest utilisation of lead for waterproofing is believed to be during the Norman era, when historical buildings used lead roof coverings to keep out rain and decrease water ingress from chimneys, vent pipes, walls that abut roofs, and window and door openings.
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Your Lead Flashing Questions Answered
One of the main purposes of the roof is to protect against weather and to prevent the ingress of water. This lead flashing installation guide will answer some of your questions about lead flashing. Lead roof flashing is an integral part of any roofing structure and works to prevent the passage of water into the […]
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Replacing roof flashing
Flashing is used on a roof when a roof line joins with a vertical surface such as a chimney or other building elevation. It's critical to get the flashing right in any repair or new installation as it's commonly the flashing which is the first point of failure.
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Checking roof flashings
One of the points in your roof structure that may fail is the flashing. The flashing is the material that is used to cover over joints between different roofing materials such as between the tiles and a chimney or tiles and a wall on perhaps a single story extension. Lead flashing protects your roof from […]