Leadwork in the Cotswolds, Oxford, Witney and The Home Counties | Quality Services from Flashing to Lead Roofs

An Introduction to Lead Flashing

When not used as the primary roofing material, lead usually comes in the form of flashing. You can find this feature at the junctions in your roofing structure. These areas include:

•  Chimneys

•  Walls

•  Vent Pipes

•  Dormers

•  Door Openings

•  Valleys

•  Gullies

•  Saddles

•  Ridges

Our local roofers repair and replace lead flashings as needed to prevent water ingress.

No matter the type of joints you have in your traditional roofing structure, they can be weak points water can penetrate with ease. Our roofing contractors apply leadwork around these areas to ensure homes in Oxford, Witney, the Cotswolds or the surrounding areas have the utmost protection.

The thin pieces of impervious metal create a weather-resistant barrier system that stops water ingress. Needless to say, when your flashing fails or suffers damage, the system no longer works. With increased water penetration, your roofing structure faces an array of problems, such as mould and rot on the internal timbers.