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LEAD SHEET & FLASHING TO BSEN12588

Lead Sheet is a proven, long-life building material. It is extremely malleable and can be easily dressed to fit the multi-curved contours of many modern building materials, particularly roofing tiles. To ensure this longevity, however, it is essential to follow a few basic rules:

Individual pieces of lead sheet must not exceed the recommendations of the Lead Sheet Association. In particular, each piece of flashing in Code 4 and Code 5 must be no longer than 1.5m
Fixings must hold the lead securely in position without restricting thermal movement.
Nails and screws should have a similar life expectancy to that of the lead, therefore use copper, brass or stainless steel - never galvanised or aluminium fixings.
Joints must allow for thermal movement but also remain weathertight for the position where they are used.

Elliotts stock 3m rolls up to 915mm width at all branches, with other codes, widths and lengths available to order.

Pick up a FREE copy of the Calder Guide to Good Leadwork at any Elliotts Branch

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Accessories available to facilitate easier installation include:

Patination Oil The traditional form of minimising unsightly staining on newly applied lead sheet and flashing	Lead Sheet Sealant Specifically designed for pointing joints between lead and brickwork or masonry	Traditional lead Slates Allow a pipe to penetrate a roof without allowing the ingress of water	Borra Fixing Clips Designed to securely fasten lead flashing in place.