Hi all
I need to replace some old lead flashing that has been poorly fitted
between one of the walls of my house and a 'lean to' style roof. Had
a look at a few on line stores and I notice that there are codes (3
and 4)? What does this mean,and what sort should I be looking at for
my job?
Also, which of all the major DIY retailers would it best to try and
buy some from?
Thanks in advance
Simon

On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 21:12:16 +0100, Simon Hawthorne wrote:

I notice that there are codes (3 and 4)? What does this mean, ...

The thickness, bigger the number the thicker the sheet is.

... and what sort should I be looking at for my job?

I'd go for code 4, unless you are very exposed in which case code 5.

Also, which of all the major DIY retailers would it best to try and
buy some from?

I wouldn't I'd go to a builders merchant. But do you need to replace
the lead? Can it not be redressed to the roof and the pointing
corrected?

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Hi all
I need to replace some old lead flashing that has been poorly fitted
between one of the walls of my house and a 'lean to' style roof. Had
a look at a few on line stores and I notice that there are codes (3
and 4)? What does this mean,and what sort should I be looking at for
my job?
Also, which of all the major DIY retailers would it best to try and
buy some from?
Thanks in advance
Simon


Ibs per square foot

AWEM

Andrew Mawson wrote:

Ibs per square foot

Oh so it is. I'd never twigged that very basic fact.

But for those who prefer less archaic units:

* ========================= *
* Lead sheet to BS 1178 *
* ========================= *
* Code Thickness Weight *
* No. mm kg/m^2 *
* ---- --------- ------ *
* 3 1.32 15.0 *
* 4 1.80 20.4 *
* 5 2.24 25.4 *
* 6 2.65 30.1 *
* 7 3.15 35.7 *
* 8 3.55 40.3 *
* ========================= *

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Andy

Thanks all.

Been and had another look today and boght 6m x 150mm (code 3) - I
think this will do the job nicely.

Regards

Simon

In article , Simon
Hawthorne writes
Thanks all.

Been and had another look today and boght 6m x 150mm (code 3) - I
think this will do the job nicely.

How much?, most of the catalogues I have seen (not many) say POA.
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fred

How much?, most of the catalogues I have seen (not many) say POA.

Local builders merchant charged me £18.75 (weighed 13kg)

Si

In article ,
fred wrote:
How much?, most of the catalogues I have seen (not many) say POA.

Apart from builders merchants, both my local Wicks and B&Q stock at least
some lead. Haven't compared prices, though.

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