At AntiAqua Roofing Solutions, we offer expert lead flashing services to ensure your roof remains watertight and durable. With over 30 years of experience in the Leeds area, our skilled tradespeople are adept at handling all types of leadwork, from step flashings to valley repairs. Here’s how our lead flashing solutions can protect and enhance your property.
Lead Flashing Services by AntiAqua Roofing Solutions
Types of Leadwork
Step Flashings
Stepped lead flashings are essential when a vertical surface meets a sloping roof plane. This technique involves installing successive courses of flashing up a roof slope against a wall or chimney, providing a robust barrier against water ingress. Properly installed step flashings are crucial for preventing leaks and ensuring the longevity of your roof.
Chimney Lead Work
The joint between the chimney stack and the roof tiles is a common area for potential leaks. Chimney lead work addresses this by effectively sealing the junction. Inadequate leadwork in this area is a known weak point and can lead to significant water damage. Our team assesses and upgrades chimney leadwork to safeguard your home from leaks.
Valley Lead Work
Valleys are another critical area where roofs are vulnerable to water penetration. With over three decades of experience in valley lead work repairs in the Leeds area, we pride ourselves on our expertise and exceptional customer service. Our skilled tradespeople can restore your leaking valley, ensuring it functions correctly and remains leak-free.
Lead Flashing Installation
General lead flashing should be meticulously installed to ensure maximum effectiveness. Flashings typically range between 1.2 and 1.5 meters long and must be positioned before fitting glazing materials, although they can also be installed afterwards.
The glazing bars should have adequate drainage channels to manage water flow efficiently. Horizontal joints must be regularly spaced, with each flashing overlapping by at least 70 mm to ensure a tight seal. When dealing with stonework, cutting a groove into the stone and fitting the lead is the best method to achieve a secure installation.
Ensure your roof is protected from leaks and water damage with our professional lead flashing services. Contact Anti Aqua Roofing Solutions today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help maintain and improve your property.
