#Proper Leadwork: Bay Sizing Essentials—Max Dimensions, Falls & Drips The long life of a lead roof depends on correct lead bay sizing. Keep sheets modest, add the right falls and place drips at sensible intervals, and the roof works with thermal movement instead of fighting it. This guide gives you practical bay width/length limits by […]
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Lead Bays, Lead Detailing, Lead Dormers, Lead Flashing, Lead Guttering, Lead Roofing
Lead Flashings Explained: Protecting Your Roof from Water Damage
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Aug
Aug
Lead Flashings Explained: Protecting Your Roof from Water Damage One of the most important elements of any roofing system is the flashing. Lead flashings act as the protective barrier between vulnerable roof junctions and the elements, preventing leaks and costly water damage. When installed correctly, lead flashings can last for decades, providing a watertight finish […]
Lead Bays, Lead Detailing, Lead Dormers, Lead Flashing, Lead Guttering, Lead Roofing
Lead Rolls | Buy Online at The Lead Shop
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Jun
Jun
Lead Rolls: Buy Online at The Lead Shop | The Lead Lads® Lead Rolls – Buy Online at The Lead Shop Rolled lead sheet is the benchmark material for weatherproofing, heritage detailing and roof protection. Order Codes 3–8 online with fast UK delivery direct to site. Shop Lead Rolls Request a Quick BOM [Image Placeholder […]
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Feb
Feb
LEAD BAY WINDOW Replacing a lead bay is often necessary on a range of buildings. Leas bays are often highly visible on main elevations of properties and provide an important feature. When replacing them, it is important to choose the right material and tradespeople to do the work. At The Lead Lads, we offer comprehensive […]
Lead Bays, Lead Detailing, Lead Dormers, Lead Flashing, Lead Guttering, Lead Roofing
Leadwork | The Ultimate Guide to Lead Roofing
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Feb
Feb
What is Rolled Lead Sheet? Rolled lead sheet is a malleable roofing metal used to create weathertight coverings and details. It is commonly used for lead flashings, chimney flashings, valley gutters, box gutters, lead bays, dormers, parapets, ridges, hips, weatherings and complete lead roof coverings. In the UK, rolled lead sheet for roofing should be […]
Lead Bays, Lead Detailing, Lead Dormers, Lead Flashing, Lead Guttering, Lead Roofing
Specialist Leadwork | Now then, we are The Lead Lads 👨🏼🔧👨🏽🔧
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Jun
Jun
Specialist Leadwork by The Lead Lads Specialist leadwork is is our core focus. Having spent over a decade working within the construction industry, for both ourselves and larger companies, we have made the decision to set our stall out as The Lead Lads Mission Statement Undertake quality leadwork at a price that is fair and […]