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Lead Flashing in various sizes

54.38252.21 (Inc. VAT)

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Delivery time: 2-3 Days
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Lead Flashing

Key features:

  • Lead sheet
  • Flexible and weatherproof
  • 100% recyclable
  • All rolls are 6 metres long

Product Description

Lead Flashing is the roofing material of choice in the Irish market. The lead Sheet is easily shaped, flexible and weatherproof. It is used as flashing around Chimneys, Roof Valleys, Dormer Windows, Parapet Walls and Hips and Ridges. Lead is 100% recyclable.

Key features:

  • Lead sheet
  • Flexible and weatherproof
  • 100% recyclable
  • All rolls are 6 metres long

When it comes to safeguarding your home from the elements, one material has stood the test of time: lead flashing. A mainstay in construction for centuries, lead flashing is a versatile and reliable solution for preventing water infiltration and maintaining the integrity of your building envelope.

The Advantages of Lead Flashing

Lead flashing is a malleable and durable material that is traditionally used to seal joints and prevent water from seeping into critical areas of a building. It has several key advantages that make it a preferred choice for professionals and homeowners alike:

  1. Longevity: Lead flashing is known for its exceptional lifespan, often lasting for over a century when properly installed and maintained. This makes it a cost-effective and sustainable choice for protecting your home.
  2. Flexibility: Its malleability allows it to conform to irregular shapes and surfaces, ensuring a watertight seal even in complex architectural designs.
  3. Weather Resistance: It is highly resistant to the effects of weathering, including UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, and extreme weather conditions.
  4. Low Maintenance: Once installed, it requires minimal maintenance, reducing the need for frequent repairs or replacements.

Installation Guide

Before you begin the installation process, it’s important to gather the necessary tools and materials. You will need:

  1. Lead Flashing Rolls: Choose a thickness appropriate for your application. Thicker lead is suitable for areas with high exposure to the elements, while thinner lead may be used for less critical areas.
  2. Chalk Line or Straight Edge: To ensure accurate measurements and straight lines.
  3. Utility Knife or Lead Shears: For cutting it to the required size.
  4. Roofing Nails or Clips: To secure it in place.
  5. Sealant: A compatible sealant to provide additional waterproofing and prevent water infiltration.

Step-by-Step Installation Process:

  1. Prepare the Area: Clean and dry the area where it will be installed. Ensure that the surface is free from debris, dirt, and any existing sealants.
  2. Measure and Cut: Measure the length of needed for the area. Use a chalk line or straight edge to mark straight lines for cutting. Cut it to the required size using a utility knife or lead shears.
  3. Positioning: Lay the flashing in its intended position, ensuring that it covers the area you want to protect. For vertical applications, allow the lead flashing to overhang the edges slightly.
  4. Securing the Flashing: Use roofing nails or clips to secure it in place. Nails should be placed at regular intervals along the edges of the flashing, ensuring a secure fit.
  5. Sealing Joints: Apply a bead of compatible sealant along the edges and seams of the lead flashing. This will create a watertight seal and further protect against water infiltration.
  6. Forming Details: For areas with complex shapes or joints, carefully mold the lead flashing to fit using your hands or appropriate tools. Ensure that all seams and joints are securely sealed.
  7. Finishing Touches: Trim any excess lead flashing that extends beyond the desired coverage area. This will provide a neat and professional appearance.

Lead flashing remains a trusted and time-honored solution for preventing water damage and maintaining the integrity of your home’s structure. Its durability, flexibility, and weather resistance make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications. By following the step-by-step installation guide outlined in this article, you can ensure that your lead flashing is expertly installed, providing reliable protection for years to come. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a professional contractor, mastering the art of lead flashing installation is a valuable skill that contributes to the longevity and resilience of your home

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  • Orders of €150 inc VAT or over will get free delivery nationwide. (Please see notes below for exceptions)
  • All orders under €150 inc VAT incur a standard delivery charge of €10 including VAT
  • (Please see below for exceptions)
  • We deliver to anywhere in Ireland.

Bulky items:

Bulky items may incur delivery surcharges (see below) as extra courier costs unfortunately are often unavoidable. If the order is over €150 only the bulk delivery charge will apply. The final delivery charge for bulky products will be calculated when all items have been added to the shopping cart.
All efforts are made to indicate where products are subject to delivery surcharges.

Special Order items:

We are in regular contact with our suppliers and we try our best to make sure that all “special order items” on our webstore are available from our suppliers within the timeframe advertised. If, for some reason our supplier is out of stock and you have ordered the product we will let you know immediately and give you the option to either wait until it’s back in, upgrade to a better model at little or no extra cost or receive a full refund. See more info on Special Order products here.

Timeframe:

All nationwide deliveries will be delivered within 2-3 working days.

(Local deliveries within 1-2 working days.)

Special order items may take longer to deliver but this will be indicated on the product information page. You can see more info on Special Order products here.

Working days are Monday through Friday excluding public holidays. Orders placed on Saturday/Sunday will be deemed as being placed on the following Monday.

Some items may take longer to ship. If this is the case, we will notify you by phone/email of this delay.

If your delivery is urgent please contact us by phone or email and we will do our best to expedite it.

Please indicate on your order any specific delivery instructions.

Bulky goods:

Bulky goods will be delivered on pallets and will be unloaded by the courier. All bulky goods are delivered kerbside. Unfortunately, the delivery company will not convey the goods into premises for storage unless agreed in advance. Access to the delivery location must be suitable for a truck and failure to provide suitable level ground for operating pallet truck may result in refusal to deliver by the courier. Please note delivery operators will apply safe procedures in relation to ongoing Public Health considerations..

Exceptional Goods:

Some building materials are extremely bulky and not practical to deliver outside Co. Sligo e.g. concrete blocks, tonne bags of sand or gravel or some lengths of timber. We have highlighted where this is the case in bold red writing. If you do order these products we will contact you to see if you want to pay an additional delivery charge or if you wish to cancel the order. Please do not take offence to this as some bulky goods may cost much more to deliver than the value of the goods. We are based in Sligo so can offer a local delivery service in this area using our own vehicles.

If there is a forklift or teleporter available onsite, we would appreciate if you could tell us in advance by filling out the special delivery notes when completing the order.

The Seller or the courier company will not be held responsible for any damage to goods or persons caused by the goods being unloaded by the buyer.

**Please contact us in advance of ordering if unsure of the above**

Damaged goods:

Where goods are damaged on delivery the Buyer has the right to refuse delivery. Damaged goods should be photographed on delivery and photos emailed to sales@mybuildingsupplies.ie straight away. If goods are damaged on delivery, we will replace the goods in as timely a manner as possible at no extra cost.

Once the goods are signed for it will be deemed that goods were in good state when delivered.

General:

Delivery shall be within a time period agreed between the Buyer and Seller and the Seller shall use its best endeavours to ensure that delivery takes place within the period agreed. Failure by the Seller to deliver the Goods within the agreed time period shall not amount to a breach of this contract by the Seller and the Buyer shall not be entitled to damages or other compensation or to cancel this contact by reason of such failure.

The Seller reserves the right to deliver in instalments. Each part delivery shall be deemed to constitute a separate contract, the fulfilment or non-fulfilment of which shall not affect any other part of the contract or the contract as a whole. Where any order involves more than one delivery and default is made on payment on the due date (either under this contract or any other contract made between the Seller and the Buyer) the Seller shall have the right to suspend all further deliveries until payment is made or to terminate the contract without prejudice to any existing claim.

The Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer for any loss or damage which may be suffered by the Buyer as a direct or indirect result of the supply of the Goods by the Seller being prevented, hindered or delayed by reason of any circumstances whatsoever which are outside the control of the Seller. Once delivery has been accepted the Buyer shall not be entitled to withhold or postpone payment of all or any portion of the price agreed, therefore.

1. Where goods are damaged on delivery the Buyer has the right to refuse delivery. Damaged goods should be photographed on delivery and photos emailed to sales@mybuildingsupplies.ie. If goods are damaged on delivery, we will replace the goods in as timely a manner as possible at no extra cost.

2.  If goods are signed for and later found to be faulty/damaged, notice must be given in writing within 24 hours and photos will be required to be emailed to sales@mybuildingsupplies.ie.

3. All faulty/damaged goods issues will be dealt with on a case by case basis and best endeavours will be made to rectify within a timely manner. Manufacturers’ warranties will apply in certain cases.

4. Any returned items which are not faulty or damaged will incur full carriage costs which must be paid for by the customer.  Notice of intention to return unwanted goods must be given within 14 days of receiving goods. Returned goods must be in original packaging and in original condition before refunds can be given.

5. All returned goods to be sent to Patrick Rogers Ltd., O’Connell St., Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Note regarding Oil Boilers and Boiler stoves:

Please ensure you check with us first or consult a qualified professional before ordering your oil boiler or boiler stove to ensure you order the correct one for your home. If the product needs to be returned a restocking fee may apply.

Returns of Special Order Items

All “special order items” are subject to the same product returns policy as stocked items. However, items which are returned that are not faulty or damaged on delivery will be subject to a 10% restocking fee.

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