#Proper Leadwork: Chimney Packages—Aprons, Back Gutters & Soakers that Don’t Fail The most common roof leak? The chimney. Success depends on a complete lead chimney flashing package—soakers that step with the covering, an apron that sheds water to the roof, and a back gutter (with saddles/secret gutters as required) that moves water around the stack. […]
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#Proper Leadwork: Step Flashings vs Cover Flashings—Heights, Chases & Mortars At abutments and chimneys, two details dominate: lead step flashing and lead cover flashing. Both aim to shed water and accommodate thermal movement. Yet they behave differently in brick, block, stone and mixed substrates. This practical guide shows when to use each, what heights and […]
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#Proper Leadwork: Allowing for Movement — Lap Lengths, Fixings & Expansion Joints Lead moves. Temperature swings, solar gain, wind chill and building heat loss all drive lead thermal movement. If we ignore it, sheets creep, crack, or pull out of chases. When we design for it, roofs last decades with clean lines and quiet performance. […]
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#Proper Leadwork: Lead Codes Decoded (3–8) for Flashings, Hollow Rolls & Bay Sizing Correct lead code selection is the foundation of #proper leadwork. Choose the wrong code and you risk splits, ripples, nail pops, ponding or premature failure. Choose the right code and your flashings, bays, hollow rolls and gutters work with thermal movement rather […]
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Flat Roofs in Lead: Design, Bay Sizing & Installation Guide | The Lead Lads®
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Home › Rolled Lead Sheet Codes Guide › Lead Flashing Installation Guide › Valley Gutters in Lead › Lead Dormer Roofs & Cheeks › Parapet & Box Gutters in Lead › Flat Roofs in Lead Flat Roofs in Lead: Design, Bay Sizing & Installation Guide Lead is one of the most durable coverings […]
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Parapet & Box Gutters in Lead: Detailing & Installation Guide | The Lead Lads®
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Home › Rolled Lead Sheet Codes Guide › Lead Flashing Installation Guide › Valley Gutters in Lead › Lead Dormer Roofs & Cheeks › Parapet & Box Gutters in Lead Parapet & Box Gutters in Lead: Detailing & Installation Guide Parapet and box gutters are heavy-duty rainwater channels designed to cope with large […]
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Lead Dormer Roofs & Cheeks: Specification & Installation Guide | The Lead Lads®
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Home › Rolled Lead Sheet Codes Guide › Lead Flashing Installation Guide › Valley Gutters in Lead › Lead Dormer Roofs & Cheeks Lead Dormer Roofs & Cheeks: Specification & Installation Guide Dormer windows add light and space, but their junctions are notoriously prone to water ingress. Correctly detailed lead dormer roofs and […]
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Valley Gutters in Lead: Design, Sizing & Installation Guide | The Lead Lads®
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Valley Gutters in Lead: Design, Sizing & Installation Guide | The Lead Lads® Home › Rolled Lead Sheet Codes Guide › Lead Flashing Installation Guide › Valley Gutters in Lead Valley Gutters in Lead: Design, Sizing & Installation Guide Valley gutters are critical drainage details where roof slopes meet. Correct sizing, bay lengths, and falls […]