Lead roof flashing is one of the most popular ways of sealing your roof against leaks. When a roof meets a vertical surface, such as a wall of a house, the joint between the two has to be sealed with some flashing. Lead has some favourable properties that make it a great building material, but there are also some less favourable attributes to bare in mind, which AJ Scutchings and Son have detailed below.

Pros

• Lead is an extremely durable material that can contract and expand with varying temperatures. this means that it can maintain the efficiency of your installed flashing. It is great to use on houses that are exposed to a variety of elements and different atmospheric temperatures, meaning that during the hottest and coldest parts of the year you shouldn’t experience any cracking or melting in your lead roof.
• Lead can be moulded into a variety of shapes to suit different types of flashing design. The benefits of this it that it can be adapted to fit along any type of roof. It is also important to note that lead will not catch fire, which will give you piece of mind during a lightning storm.
• Lead is a great barrier against many things. It is resistant to atmospheric corrosion which means it will last longer than other types of flashing. It is also sound resistant, making your home slightly quieter. Lead is also well recognised form of insulation that will prevent heat from leaving your home.

Cons

• • Lead is extremely toxic and can poison a liquid substance such as water. Overtime it will break down and has the potential to pollute the water that is accumulated through the lead flashing. this water can then be diverted off into other natural habitats that may rely on it.
  • Lead has been used on buildings for hundreds of years, therefore it is in low supply and this has driven the cost up. More and more lead is being purchased by battery and electronic industries, which makes it more expensive in the construction world.
  • Lead is considered to be heavy compared to other roofing materials, and can therefore place extra stress on the gutters and roof line of any house. If lead roof flashing is not installed perfectly, it can widen cracks in the foundations of a home because of its density and weight.

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