Lead is one of the most environmentally-friendly materials used in the construction industry
The initial installation cost of lead is comparable to man-made flashings when the additional expense of adhesives and sealants are taken into account
Lead is quick and easy to install in most weather conditions and requires no adhesive or other fixing materials
Alternatives are very limited in the types of applications that they can be used for, and would not be suitable for more decorative flashings for which lead is renowned
When bossed or dressed correctly lead has few laps or joints resulting in a high degree of weather tightness
Lead lasts up to 100 years and when used for flashings will last three times longer than most man-made products there is little post-installation inspection or maintenance is required
All lead sheet should be coated with patination oil after installation
Guides to cover flashing and step flashing are available at http://www.calderlead.co.uk/downloads/ or use the link at http://youtu.be/eS4CfS-K0PE and http://youtu.be/GBtvHif6bTE
Please refer to the Calder Training Module Ask a Question for a quick guide to selling lead
Brick Vents Are Ventilated Plastic Blocks That Are Similar In Size And Shape To Standard House Bricks. Used To Create An Airflow Beneath Ground-level Timber Floors Where There Is A Void. Designed To Clip Together To Facilitate Use In Different Size Configurations. Ie. 9 X 6 Or 9 X 9.
A compound rubber and bitumen joint sealing strip for sealing the joints of precast concrete units to provide a permanently flexible watertight seal when compressed between joint faces previously primed with Densostrip Primer.
Fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard external cladding is the ideal low maintenance, rot free alternative to traditional timber weatherboarding. With the visual appeal of natural timber, simplicity of installation and resistance to rot, Cedral Weatherboard is an attractive, low maintenance alternative to PVCu.
Brick Vents Are Ventilated Plastic Blocks That Are Similar In Size And Shape To Standard House Bricks. Used To Create An Airflow Beneath Ground-level Timber Floors Where There Is A Void. Designed To Clip Together To Facilitate Use In Different Size Configurations. Ie. 9 X 6 Or 9 X 9.
A compound rubber and bitumen joint sealing strip for sealing the joints of precast concrete units to provide a permanently flexible watertight seal when compressed between joint faces previously primed with Densostrip Primer.
Fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard external cladding is the ideal low maintenance, rot free alternative to traditional timber weatherboarding. With the visual appeal of natural timber, simplicity of installation and resistance to rot, Cedral Weatherboard is an attractive, low maintenance alternative to PVCu.