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Default lead flashing / alternatives

On 15 July, 10:57, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
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* *sm_jamieson wrote:

Can you get (much cheaper) soft aluminium flashing that can be dressed
into profiled roof tiles ?


Aluminium work hardens very quickly. Stick to the tried and tested
materials like lead or zinc. Zinc lasts well but is harder to work.

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Yep, macbuildingproducts is slightly cheaper and delivery a lot less.
I guess you just have to pay out ;-)
Simon.