#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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Lead Flashing Installation Guide: Design, Laps & Best Practice | The Lead Lads® Home › Blog › Lead Flashing Installation Guide Lead Flashing Installation Guide: Design, Laps & Best Practice Lead flashings protect vulnerable junctions like chimneys, abutments and dormers. This guide explains chase depths, laps, fixings and finishing, based on our Leadwork Standards. Shop […]


