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Leadwork advice

Understand roof flashings, valleys and lead repairs, with advice on what to record and what a specification should explain. Advice for looking after your Isle of Wight home.

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10 articles

Leadwork

Stepped lead flashing

Understand the purpose of stepped flashing and the details to identify when a roof-to-wall junction needs attention. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Chimney back gutters

The channel behind a chimney can be difficult to see. Include it in a clear enquiry about water entry around the stack. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Lead soakers and flashing

Visible flashing may be only one part of a roof-to-wall detail. A repair specification should explain the complete arrangement. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Leadwork repair costs

Access, the weathering detail and associated roofing or masonry work all affect a leadwork quotation. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Sealant on lead flashing

Repeated surface patches need a clear account of the original defect, the materials involved and the intended permanent repair. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Lead flashing

Leadwork is easy to overlook until a junction leaks. Understand its role and the information a useful repair assessment should provide. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Lead codes and thickness

A lead code identifies thickness, but choosing suitable leadwork also requires the correct detail, support and movement allowance. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Split leadwork

A split in lead needs more than a surface description. The assessment should consider how the detail was designed to accommodate movement. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Lead valley repairs

A valley brings roof slopes together. Repair decisions should account for the channel, surrounding coverings and the route water takes away. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Lead patina and staining

Changes in the appearance of lead should be considered separately from evidence of water entry or a damaged roof detail. For Isle of Wight homes.

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