Calder is Europes largest producer of lead sheet and the UKs leading buillding material supplier. Calder are exceedingly knowledgeable in there expertise and are sure to provide you with the very best lead flashing.

Lead Flashing Roll Advantages and Uses

Lead Flashing is used to create a watertight seal where there is a joint on a roof. Securing any joints that may be susceptible to water leakage saves future problems and expensive costs. Lead flashing has a very long lifespan and can last up to 500 years. It can be used for a number of applications and finishes a building with attractive aesthetics. Lead Flashing is exceptionally flexible to all weather conditions and will implement strong weatherproofing on your roof. Lead Flashing Roll has the added benefit of being durable and is known for lasting up to 3 times longer than other building materials. Lead is a naturally sourced metal which emits a very low carbon footprint that will expand and contract with your building over time. Being easy to use and install Calder lead flashing is the perfect material for uses on homes, churches and public buildings.

Lead Flashing Codes

The different codes of lead flashing are to do with the thicknes, weight and use of the lead flashing. Code 3 starts off as the thinnest and lightest and continuous up to code 8 which is the thickest and heaviest. The variety of thickness and weight has an impact on what the flashing can be used for.

Different Codes And Uses:

Code 3- Soakers

Code 4- Soakers, flashings, and vertical cladding

Code 5- Flashings, flat roofing, parapet and tapered valley gutters, pitched roofs, vertical cladding, dormers, and bay roofs and canopies

Code 6 - Flashings, flat roofing, parapet and tapered valley gutters, pitched roofs, vertical cladding, dormers, and bay roofs and canopies

Code 7- Flat roofing, parapet and tapered valley gutters, pitched roofing, dormers, and bay roofs and canopies

Code 8 - Flat roofing, parapet and tapered valley gutters, dormers, and bay roofs and canopies