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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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.
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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.
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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.
Hedli Tanner
Thoroughly recommend Paul. Contacted Paul after another roofer left us with a leaking flat roof and was unable to resolve the issue. Paul replaced the flat roof and no more leak. Would definitely use him again
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.
Michael Lorefice
Mike did a great job cleaned up well after and disposed of all the rubbish. Will use again and would recommend him to anyone.
Mark
We had worked carried out last year that was excellent by Micheal. He was very polite, tidy and reliable. Had a small problem and he came straight out and corrected it. Would definitely recommend.
Rosie
Michael was quick to investigate and identify the source of my leak and resolved the issue promptly for a very fair price. He was really easy to talk to and I'd highly recommend him to others looking to get roofing work completed!
Alex
RFR made the time to come out and inspect the bay roof which had leaked in the previous night following a heavy storm. He explained that it needed a repair not a replacement and set to work straight away. They explained very clearly what needed doing and the the cost involved, which was very reasonable. We were very relieved to say the least, having assumed the roof might need a very costly replacement. We would have been none the wiser had someone confirmed our worse fears. RFR were very honest and helpful and even troubled to advise us on how to make good the damage to the inside decoration. We would not hesitate to use RFR again and can recommend him without reservation.
Andrew
Saved me from a real emergency. Great care from start to finish. Would highly recommend.
Hana Ellis
Paul and his team did a first class job after we had been let down by other people. Someone who turns up and does what he says he’ll do. I have no hesitation in recommending this company for any roof repairs.
Tony Slatter
Michael is very knowledgeable and his advice was invaluable in deciding the best option to repair my ridge tiles on my roof. His quote was very competitive and the standard of his work was very high, moreover he ensured that any mess was tidied up and taken away for disposal. I have not hesitation in recomending MK Maintenance.
Raymond Tully
Good service kept us informed from start to finish roofers on time and polite
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Mary
Warren was so professional and helpful. Warren put right our guttering that was done so poorly by a different company. We are extremely happy with the service and wouldn't hesitate to employ him again for future roofing work. Thank you.
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Paul Williams responded immediately and visited to survey the job and explained what was required - very friendly chap. A week later I received a quote. My inclination is to take up Paul’s quote but I am ‘still’ waiting for other quotes from other companies before committing myself.
Ray Pinner
Called on Monday afternoon, Toby came out the next morning and my roof leak was sorted in the afternoon by Mark and Shaun, Thankyou guys for such great service and the price was good too.
Ashley Davis
Michael did a fantastic job repairing my roof and replacing guttering. Friendly, reliable and advised me on any further work that needed to be done. He will be coming back to repair my chimney. He also worked neatly and cleaned up any debris from the work. Would absolutely recommend Michael to friends and colleagues.
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