Lead Flashing – Code 3 – Exterior Roofing

Product Overview

This 18kg roll of industrial-grade milled lead flashing measures 390mm in width and 3m in length, providing a coverage of 1.17m² per roll. With a thickness of 1.32mm, known as Code 3, it weighs 14.97kg per m². This makes it perfect for applications requiring reduced weight and easier handling, such as soakers, sheltered details, and lighter-duty weatherproofing.

Features & Benefits

• Exceptional Durability: Lead offers a long service life with outstanding resistance to corrosion, UV exposure, and weathering.
• Malleability: The Code 3 thickness allows for easy dressing with hand tools, enabling precise formation of tight details.
• Weatherproofing: Creates an impermeable barrier to prevent water penetration at roof junctions.
• Compliance: Manufactured in accordance with BS EN 12588 for consistent thickness and metallurgical quality.
• Sustainability: Fully recyclable with high recycled content.
• Coverage Efficiency: Each roll offers 1.17m² of flashing material, ideal for wide detailing work.

Applications

• Wide Soakers: Suitable for large-format soaker fabrication.
• Small Abutments: Ensures a secure, weatherproof junction at lighter-duty connections.
• Roof Junctions: Ideal for various small roof intersection details.
• Dormer Flashings: Perfect for typical dormer cheek intersections.

Installation Guidance

• Preparation: Ensure all substrates are dry, sound, and free of debris.
• Fixing: Install using wedges or clips, allowing for thermal expansion.
• Lap Joints: Provide a 100mm lap on pitches above 30°, increasing to 150mm for lower pitches or exposed locations.
• Patination Oil: Apply immediately after fitting to prevent staining.
• Support: Ensure adequate support beneath wider sections to minimize fatigue risk.

Manufactured to BS EN 12588 standards, this lead flashing roll ensures a uniform thickness and a smooth finish, providing a malleable, durable, and fully weatherproof solution for vulnerable roof connections.

FAQs

• Q: What is the coverage area of the roll?
  A: Each roll covers 1.17m².
• Q: Why is patination oil important?
  A: It prevents carbonate staining and maintains the lead's appearance.
• Q: Can this be used for all roof types?
  A: It's suitable for many roof types, especially where lighter-duty weatherproofing is needed.