Ridging & Leadworks

Ridging & Leadworks

Lead is used on many areas of the house; where a wall meets a roof tile, in a roof valley or gully or perhaps around a chimney base. Lead is one of the oldest building materials still in use today and if installed correctly it will outlast the property!
Lead is typically manufactured in 3 common thicknesses; 3mm, 4mm and 5mm. Known in the trade as code3, code4 and code 5. The thicker the lead the better – but also the more expensive! Lead can be shaped in two ways by burning/welding and by beating/moulding using wooden tools. If the lead is to be beaten then thick lead should be used, preferably code 5. For welding a code 4 can be used.
In most cases lead doesn’t need to be fully replaced, it is usually the cement that has failed or the lead has simply come loose from the wall, in these circumstances a repair rather than replacement is required.
WLRC place a high importance on ensuring that leadwork is perfectly installed.All lead works undertaken, Welding/Bossing, Dormer Windows, Box Gutters, Flashings, Turrets and Lead Fabrication
Ridge cap is a very important part of your roofing system and if it is not corrected soon, can lead to leaks, wood rot and possibly mold. Once the roof gets water in from the top, it will flow down until it finds a place to pool up or leak inside your house. Both situations are bad and can become costly. Give WLRC a call today and we can take care of the problems before they become bigger problems. Ask about our roof maintenance plans. Over the years, we have provided our preventative roof maintenance and repair services for hundreds of satisfied homeowners.