Lead Roofing Sheets

Our cut to size lead sheet is british made to bs en 12588 standards.

Lead roofing sheets.

Mars metal provides sheet lead conforming to federal qq l 201f and qq l 171e and astm b 29 and b 749. Made from 98 recyclable material sheet lead is the most malleable of common metals and can be easily shaped formed bend and cut to suit a variety of applications including lead roofing and flashing. Lead roofing wood core roll 75mm x 2 4m treated king size from 10 79 ex vat add to basket. However even with the best of materials poor design often leads to failure.

Thd sku 693007. Lead sheet one of the oldest and most durable roofing materials has been known to last for over 200 years. To help professional installers and those who are learning the ropes of lead flashing and roofing lead calder produced the guide to good leadwork which is widely accepted in the industry as the go to for lead flashing roll and lead work. Moreover due to the comparatively low melting point of lead 327 c the recycling process itself is not too demanding and produces only a limited impact on the environment.

Lead step flashing ideal for protecting your roof from the elements. However it is important to follow the basic principles of sizing and fixings as indicated in the rolled lead sheet manual to reduce the effects of fatigue cracking or creep. Most lead applications fail when the roofing lead of the incorrect size is installed. If you need lead sheet that s specifically configured for your project just.

Lead roofing domes lead dots complete sets pack of 20 from 11 38. Finally lead is an environmentally friendly roofing material as over 95 of the lead utilized in the process of manufacturing roofing sheets comes from recycled materials. Our basic fitting guides are designed to assist installing rolled lead sheet in a range of roofing applications including flashings valleys gutters and flat roofing. Lead sheet roofing customized to your requirements.

Grip rite 10 in. Convenient roll allows for custom flashings. Getting the correct lead code is not only important for the look and longevity of the roof but also for the rest of the building. For residential and commercial roofs.

Surprisingly this often occurs when sheets are too big for their purpose. Lead flashing is not a diy product as it takes years of experience to perfect installing a full lead roof.