Lead Roof Work: A Flexible and Durable Option for Your Home
Lead has been considered a traditional roofing material for many years. Lead roof work is more commonplace on older buildings, and there are mass produced lead products that can offer a precision finish for both commercial buildings and residential homes.
Lead Roof Applications
Lead is a durable, flexible and recyclable material for many roof applications. Lead roof work can include sheet roofs, box gutters, chimney gutters, dormer side cheeks, flashings and slates for flue piping penetrating a tile, slate or flat roof. These roofing materials tend to offer a lifespan of over sixty years, but there are examples of lead roofing materials lasting over a century. There are several types of lead roof work including:
- Milled Lead: Milled lead has been used more frequently in recent years and is a popular choice where thin lead flashing is needed. Milled lead has also been increasingly used on house extensions and public buildings.
- Sand Cast Lead: This is the traditional form of lead work, based on the methods used by Romans throughout history. This means that sand cast lead can be found in ancient buildings including churches, mansions or even English Heritage buildings. Rainwater systems and ornamental features were produced with sand cast lead in the past, and this tradition is still in use today.
- Machine Cast Lead: Machine cast lead has been used a great deal throughout the last thirty years. This type of lead work tends to be the cheapest and can be cast in a very thin form to allow small amounts of lead to be used across an entire project.
The Benefits of Lead Roof Work
Lead roof work offers a number of benefits, making it a viable option for a variety of applications. These benefits include:
- Long Lifespan: Lead roofing offers a considerable lifespan. While most common roofing materials are expected to last between ten and twenty years, lead can last over fifty years. As mentioned above, there are still lead roof examples around England that date back over a century.
- Corrosion Resistance: While there are some roofing materials, such as aluminium, that are designed to be rust proof, very few materials can match the corrosion resistance of lead. This durability is one of the main reasons why lead roof has such a long lifespan, providing the reassurance of a watertight roof to protect your home for decades.
- Flexibility: Lead is also a very flexible material, so it can be used as a highly effective sealant where a flue penetrates a tile, slate or another type of roof, where a dormer meets the roof. The flexible characteristics of lead allow the roof to have a complete seal and prevent any water intrusion causing damage to the roof materials or inside your home.
If you are unsure whether a lead roof is the right choice for your property or are in need of lead roof work repairs, you should speak to us. Our recommended team of experienced professionals has expertise in lead roof work, and would be delighted to answer any queries or questions you may have.
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David Rivett
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Emmy Callaghan
The service from Mark was first class. We received a quote for the repair work required as a result of storm Eunice the same day I requested his roofing repair service. He visited and completed the necessary work the next day.
David Funge
100% happy . Mark and Ashley were excellent very fast responding to our call after storm Eunice . They have high standards of workmanship are trustworthy and friendly deserve all praise given. Will be our chosen business for any future work.
David Hodgkin
We phoned Micheal on a Friday evening, he come out Saturday Morning at 9.30, we had a few roof tiles slip, he did the work, to a high standard, he even removed some moss what was sitting on the top guttering, which could of caused another problem, Michael is a Calm , easy to talk to man, who listens , he also tells you , what the problem is , how his going to fix it, and a very reasonable price. I will definitely recommend him to anyone. His already done my neighbours slipped tiles.
Mandy Walsh
Good efficient service but at a price!
Robin Hind
Paul is a really nice guy. He gave a sensible quote for the job and stuck to it. He carried out the work on the day and time that he'd promised. Everything quoted for was carried out to the letter and the site was left clean and tidy.
Paul Adams
Very prompt and quick service. All work carried out as per quote within a few days. Would recommend.
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Trevor
Michael was there when I needed my roof fixed, he came round in short notice gave me a price and was there fixing the leak whilst I was sleeping after my nightshift, when I awoke the job was done, I hope Michael will be there for me again if I need him in the future. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family. He is a good and reliable honest tradesman.
Steve
Cannot fault the work done on the roof. The men who carried out our roof repair and maintenance did so to a very high standard.
Neil Mousley
Warren did a super job for me, sorting out my broken tile and gutters quickly and without fuss. Wouldn't hesitate to use again, thank you.
Lesley R
Warren responded very quickly, was able to come the same day to take a look at and eventually repair a leaky roof. Very knowledgable and professional. And the leak is fixed!
Diane
Paul Williams got in touch when he said he would, gave the quote and did the job within reasonable time, somewhat set back by the weather. He was very easy to deal with and responded immediately to my emails. Full marks for that! I will use him again if I have a problem.
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Jennifer Simmonds
5 tiles replaced and gutter work including facias and gutter cleaning. Michael from MK maintenance carried out some work on my mum’s house done a great job and would highly recommend very clean and tidy and we would definitely use for further work and to recommend to family and friends thanks.
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