Lead for leadworkers
Rolled lead sheet for leadwork professionals is available online.
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Buy everything you need for your next leadwork project and have it delivered directly.
Our prices are checked daily against the LME and we keep comprehensive stock levels of all codes 3-8. Sandcast lead also available upon request.
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Leadwork is a traditional skill that requires traditional tools and materials. Buy lead, fixings and everything you need for leadwork from people who know, not just another online megastore. #properleadwork
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Proper leadwork involves the manipulation of rolled lead sheet. This malleable metal is perfect for providing a weather proof covering to a range of buildings and structures. The installation of lead is not a construction skill, it is an art form.
Leadwork by the lead lads
Rolled lead sheet installed with care
At The Lead Lads, we take pride in our work. Our aim as an organisation is not to be the biggest specialist leadworking company, but to offer our clients exceptional service and craftsmanship. Supported by one of Yorkshire’s leading Roofing Contractors, we are able to hone our skills as a specialist subsidiary and focus solely on working with rolled lead sheet.
Leadwork Standards
Set the standard
Highest quality leadwork
Although each project that we undertake has our own unique style, we work to exacting standards as oputlined below. We are trained to provide high quality, fully compliant work using rolled lead sheet.
BS EN 12588
Specifies the mechanical properties of rolled lead sheet, including tensile strength and elongation. All rolled lead sheet should be manufactured to this standard.
BS6915:2001+A1:2014
The code of practice for installing fully supported rolled lead sheet for roof and wall coverings. The standard is designed to ensure proper working practices across the leadwork sector.
LSTA Guidelines
Guidance for the installation of rolled lead sheet, The LSTA or Lead Sheet Training Academy provides valuable education for anyone involved in carrying out specialist leadwork to BS615.
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Not a recognised standard, but by adhereing to BS6915 and LSTA Guidelines using materials made to BS EN 12588, we only to provide high quality work using own fully employed teams.
Leadwork for landmarks
“Leadwork elit”
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