Lead Work
Expert Lead Work Roofing Services in Fife by LC Joinery Scotland
Lead has been a staple in building services since Roman times, used to seal aqueducts. It continued to be widely used in Norman churches throughout the Middle Ages and remains a top choice today due to its unmatched durability and effectiveness.
Qualities of Lead
Lead is soft yet durable, known to last up to 500 years. Its low melting point allows it to be easily shaped to fit various surfaces and gullies.
We offer services using rolled lead sheets at Code 4 or Code 5, with the thickness of the lead determining its application:
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Code 4: Suitable for flashings, soakers, pitched valley gutters, dormers, and vertical cladding.
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Code 5: Ideal for pitched and tapered valley gutters, dormers, flashings, vertical cladding, and flat roofs.
Lead Work Applications
We provide a wide range of lead work services, including:
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Lead repairs
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Lead flashings and DPC trays on chimneys
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Lead flashing over flat roofs
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Lead gully over-flashing
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Under-flashing on roofs
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Complete lead roofs
Properties of Lead
While lead might seem more expensive initially, its durability makes it cost-effective in the long run. It is also eco-friendly, being highly recyclable. Lead is impervious to water and moisture, does not rust due to its inertness to oxidation, and develops an attractive patina over time. Although known for its toxicity in plumbing and paints, lead is safe for roofing applications and poses no hazard when installed correctly.