lead roof Information, help and tips on many areas of roofing including trusses, tiling, venting, insulation etc....

[rose]

i have extension being built and will have a part flat lead roof and tiles on the slopes.
does anyone know where i can buy reasonable priced lead from.

thanks

[stoneyboy]

rose,
You could shop round your area and see what prices are like, try roofing contractors as well as builders merchants. Cheap lead is generally not a good idea - it has blow holes in it and the edge is not cut straight.
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[rose]

[quote="stoneyboy"]rose,
You could shop round your area and see what prices are like, try roofing contractors as well as builders merchants. Cheap lead is generally not a good idea - it has blow holes in it and the edge is not cut straight.
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thanks stonyboy for your advice

[swidders]

you also need to ensure that you buy the right code lead for it to last long enough.

[rose]

[quote="swidders"]you also need to ensure that you buy the right code lead for it to last long enough.[/quote]

by way of the right code....what does this mean?

[swidders]

lead is coded according to its thickness. if you put the wrong type of lead down, then you are either going to pay more than is needed or have a job than hasn't the life expectancy desired.

search for the lead sheet association website - they have details of what sort of lead to use where.

[rose]

[quote="swidders"]lead is coded according to its thickness. if you put the wrong type of lead down, then you are either going to pay more than is needed or have a job than hasn't the life expectancy desired.

search for the lead sheet association website - they have details of what sort of lead to use where.[/quote]

thanks for alll your advice

[TheDoctor5]

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