Leadwork Handled With Skill and Expertise
From chimney flashings, gutters, and dormers to complete lead flat or pitched roofing, Kingfisher Roofing cater for all your domestic and commercial lead roofing needs.
Our roofing teams also consist of highly skilled and qualified Lead workers, who are proud to say have been trusted to work on many Listed buildings, over the years and helped restore them to their former glory.
Using traditional skills to produce leadwork of the highest quality, we use only materials of the highest quality and appropriate code of lead for the job.
Lead has stood the test of time and when fitted correctly, by a qualified lead roofer who is competent in both welding and bossing, nothing looks as good or lasts as long as quality leadwork.
We take great pride in all projects undertaken, ensuring our work is carried out to LSA standards.
Lead Flashing Explained
Lead flashing is an important feature of any roofing system because it prevents water from entering the structure through a joint at roof level.
Leadwork in areas such as valleys and roof abutting walls, are used to protect the joints on the roof. Lead Flashing are an essential component of your roof and contribute to the overall performance. For an attractive and fully weatherproofed result, leadwork work must be carried out to the highest standard by a skilled professional tradesman.
Types of Lead Flashing
Lead roof flashing is an essential part of any roofing system and its purpose is to prevent the ingress of water into the structure from a joint, such as chimneys, vent pipes, walls that join roofs, and window and door openings. There are various types of flashing that are typically used in roofing applications including:
Apron Flashing – Used on chimney stacks and anywhere a roof joins the brickwork of a house or building. It is used on slate and tiled roofs where they meet an abutting wall.
Step Flashing – When a low roof reaches a wall, a roof meets a chimney, or a conservatory roof meets a house wall, step flashing allows the roof to abut the brickwork. The term ‘step’ refers to a pattern in the lead. This pattern is made by a sequence of cuts that allow the lead to penetrate into the courses between the bricks, resembling the steps of a staircase. The purpose of going through the trouble of making the stairs is to keep the bricks from being cut and so damaged, looks neat and is a nice detail of quality and thoughtful roofing..
Chimney Flashing – Prevents water from entering the building at the point where the chimney meets the roof. Step flashing is typically used along the edges of the chimney stack.
Lead Valleys – The valley is an area prone to leakage if not constructed properly. It is an area where water is directed towards, rather than away from, therefore accurate detailing is essential.