Leadwork Roof Protection
Leadwork is a specialized roofing technique involving the use of malleable, durable lead sheet to create watertight seals, flashing, and coverings, particularly around chimneys, valleys, and roof junctions.
Properly installed leadwork can last over 100 to 200 years, making it a highly durable, sustainable, and recyclable, though traditionally crafted, material for both heritage and modern buildings.
Typical Leadwork Jobs
Lead is highly flexible, allowing it to be shaped to fit complex architectural features.
Key uses include:
• Flashings: Stepped or straight, used to seal joints between roof surfaces and walls or chimneys to prevent water ingress.
• Valley Gutters: Linings where two roof pitches meet, ensuring efficient water drainage.
• Dormers and Cladding: Used for covering flat roofs, cheeks, and vertical cladding of dormer windows.
• Hips and Ridges: Providing a long-lasting,, low-maintenance capping for pitched roofs.
• Lead Slates: Used to provide a watertight seal around pipe penetrations.
What Happens Next
Leadwork Example Images
