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Lead Flashing
I'm considering attempting to build a pitched roof over my existing flat
roof on the protruding portion of my garage at the front of the house. The one area that I have no idea about is the Lead flashing. Is this a simple, angle grind out 1" or so of mortar, shove in the lead and point up? or is there more to it? Also, does anyone have any links to plans or walkthroughs for building a small pitch roof? TIA -- Vass '02 R1, '90 CBR1000F www.doubleyolk.co.uk www.haylinglegends.co.uk |
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"Vass" wrote in message ... I'm considering attempting to build a pitched roof over my existing flat roof on the protruding portion of my garage at the front of the house. The one area that I have no idea about is the Lead flashing. Is this a simple, angle grind out 1" or so of mortar, shove in the lead and point up? or is there more to it? Also, does anyone have any links to plans or walkthroughs for building a small pitch roof? TIA -- Vass '02 R1, '90 CBR1000F www.doubleyolk.co.uk www.haylinglegends.co.uk Essentially yes, but the lead flashing should be retained with a 'mouse' of lead at regular intervals - say 9". The 'mouse' is a 1" strip of lead bent double or treble to make the height of the mortar joint, and firmly squashed in with a bolster chisel & hammer so that it forms into a very tight lump jamming the flashing physically into the wall. AWEM |
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Andrew Mawson wrote:
"Vass" wrote in message ... I'm considering attempting to build a pitched roof over my existing flat roof on the protruding portion of my garage at the front of the house. The one area that I have no idea about is the Lead flashing. Is this a simple, angle grind out 1" or so of mortar, shove in the lead and point up? or is there more to it? Also, does anyone have any links to plans or walkthroughs for building a small pitch roof? TIA -- Vass '02 R1, '90 CBR1000F www.doubleyolk.co.uk www.haylinglegends.co.uk Essentially yes, but the lead flashing should be retained with a 'mouse' of lead at regular intervals - say 9". The 'mouse' is a 1" strip of lead bent double or treble to make the height of the mortar joint, and firmly squashed in with a bolster chisel & hammer so that it forms into a very tight lump jamming the flashing physically into the wall. Although this won't stop the local pikeys nicking it - or at least it didn't on a local industrial estate. -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... Andrew Mawson wrote: "Vass" wrote in message ... I'm considering attempting to build a pitched roof over my existing flat roof on the protruding portion of my garage at the front of the house. The one area that I have no idea about is the Lead flashing. Is this a simple, angle grind out 1" or so of mortar, shove in the lead and point up? or is there more to it? Also, does anyone have any links to plans or walkthroughs for building a small pitch roof? TIA -- Vass '02 R1, '90 CBR1000F www.doubleyolk.co.uk www.haylinglegends.co.uk Essentially yes, but the lead flashing should be retained with a 'mouse' of lead at regular intervals - say 9". The 'mouse' is a 1" strip of lead bent double or treble to make the height of the mortar joint, and firmly squashed in with a bolster chisel & hammer so that it forms into a very tight lump jamming the flashing physically into the wall. Although this won't stop the local pikeys nicking it - or at least it didn't on a local industrial estate. -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 Like I said before, dodgy place Gravesend ! AWEM |
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Lead Flashing
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:25:17 +0100, Vass wrote:
I'm considering attempting to build a pitched roof over my existing flat roof on the protruding portion of my garage at the front of the house. The one area that I have no idea about is the Lead flashing. Is this a simple, angle grind out 1" or so of mortar, shove in the lead and point up? or is there more to it? Also, does anyone have any links to plans or walkthroughs for building a small pitch roof? TIA Hi Depends on what you are using for your roof cladding. Pressed metal flashing could be OK. I got a fair bit on roofing on my site, pitching a timber roof etc. Could be of interest Regards Bill -- Bill http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/ |
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Andrew Mawson wrote:
Essentially yes, but the lead flashing should be retained with a 'mouse' of lead at regular intervals - say 9". The 'mouse' is a 1" strip of lead bent double or treble to make the height of the mortar joint, and firmly squashed in with a bolster chisel & hammer so that it forms into a very tight lump jamming the flashing physically into the wall. Although this won't stop the local pikeys nicking it - or at least it didn't on a local industrial estate. Like I said before, dodgy place Gravesend ! Agreed - but I don't live in Gravesend! -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... Andrew Mawson wrote: Essentially yes, but the lead flashing should be retained with a 'mouse' of lead at regular intervals - say 9". The 'mouse' is a 1" strip of lead bent double or treble to make the height of the mortar joint, and firmly squashed in with a bolster chisel & hammer so that it forms into a very tight lump jamming the flashing physically into the wall. Although this won't stop the local pikeys nicking it - or at least it didn't on a local industrial estate. Like I said before, dodgy place Gravesend ! Agreed - but I don't live in Gravesend! -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 So you KEEP claiming - methinks he doth protest too much G AWEM |
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Andrew Mawson wrote:
Although this won't stop the local pikeys nicking it - or at least it didn't on a local industrial estate. Like I said before, dodgy place Gravesend ! Agreed - but I don't live in Gravesend! So you KEEP claiming - methinks he doth protest too much G But then I'd be The Gravesend Handyman - aha! -- Dave The Medway (not Gravesend) Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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news  an.2007.06.13.22.10.45.210446@telstrabigpond .com...TIA Hi Depends on what you are using for your roof cladding. Pressed metal flashing could be OK. I got a fair bit on roofing on my site, pitching a timber roof etc. Could be of interest Regards Bill thanks Bill It'll be tiles to match the house. will have a shufty at your site cheers -- Vass |
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In message , Vass
writes I'm considering attempting to build a pitched roof over my existing flat roof on the protruding portion of my garage at the front of the house. The one area that I have no idea about is the Lead flashing. Is this a simple, angle grind out 1" or so of mortar, shove in the lead and point up? or is there more to it? Also, does anyone have any links to plans or walkthroughs for building a small pitch roof? Wickes had a reasonable looking 'good Ideas' leaflet on lead work, you can download a pdf from their site: http://www.wickes.co.uk/scat/goodidea It's no. 22, Working with Lead -- Chris French |
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