Lead Flashing Repair In Bedford
What is lead flashing?
Lead is a highly malleable metal that is often used in roofing for its long-lasting and waterproofing properties. It comes in a rolled-up form ready to be either welded or "bossed" into a desired shape to complete a lead flashing repair.
Why do I need a flashing?
Chimney Flashing Repair
Roof Leak - Wall Abutment
Roof Leak - Wall Abutment
Chimney flashings are required to stop the water from traveling down the chimney breast and through the gap between the tiles. If there is damage its likely that a lead flashing repair will be required.
Roof Leak - Wall Abutment
Roof Leak - Wall Abutment
Roof Leak - Wall Abutment
Depending on the tile you may have a cover chimney flashing (as shown above) or a standard stepped flashing along with lead soakers. This prevents water from being blown under the leadwork by strong winds and also by water running down the wall.
Lead Valley Replacement
Roof Leak - Wall Abutment
Lead Valley Replacement
Lead Valleys are less commonly used now in favour of cheaper precast GRP fibreglass valleys. A well-fitted lead valley can easily last 80+ years. You will do well to get 40 years from its fibreglass equivalent.
Flashing Leaks & Issues
Lead Shrinkage
Poor Workmanship
Lead Shrinkage
If the lead is not installed with enough overlap on the tiles this can allow water to ingress through the nail holes of the tiles and in high winds water will be blown under the lead. This issue would again require the removal of the flashing and a new lead flashing repair to be carried out.
Lead Cracks
Poor Workmanship
Lead Shrinkage
Over time lead becomes harder and more brittle. As the lead will expand and contract throughout the seasons eventually stress marks will start to appear and it would be wise to change the chimney flashings before a serious leak occurs.
Poor Workmanship
Poor Workmanship
Poor Workmanship
Sometimes a "handyman" or in this case a plumber can get things wrong from the start, This boiler flue flashing was put under the tiles and then tiled over, which made it completely useless, and a new lead flashing repair is required. You should always be able to see at least some leadwork on a vent over the top of the tiles below.
why choose us for your lead flashing?
Roof Finance
We have a range of flexible payment options to help spread the cost. We offer new roof replacement finance or roof repair finance with starting rates of 0% up to a year and with interest for up to 10 years with no deposit.
5 Year Warranties on Lead Flashing Repairs
Our team at Rose Roofing consists of skilled professionals who are passionate about roofing. With a commitment to ongoing training, we ensure our staff are up-to-date with the latest industry standards and technologies.
Top-Rated Service
We strive for customer satisfaction and have many happy customers which have left us some fantastic feedback. We have 158+ & counting 5-star reviews on Google.