Slate Roof Lead Ridge

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Slate roof lead ridge.

Slate roofs were commonly used until the 1960s when concrete tiles became more popular. Each length of lead ridge should overlap the next section by 150mm. Lead slates create a tight reliable and waterproof seal for pipes and fixtures around your roof with our lead slates selection. Our lead ridge slates are made from code 4 sheet lead these lead ridge slates are supplied from stock in 5 degree increments and are easy to fit by a diy self build enthusiast or by trades persons.

Scottish slate quarries closed at this time but it is still possible to source good second hand slates for roof repairs. The diameters shown are the internal size of the pipe flashing your pipe can be up to 30 mm smaller than diameter of the lead. Lead or stainless steel clips fixed to the ridge pole are clipped over the lead flashing. Lead slates come in a range of different sizes and designs for pitched and flat roofs helping you integrate an outlet into tile slate felt asphalt roofs and more.

Reslating a roof will cost a little more than replacing with tiles but will have a longer life. Lead ridge john gilbert. Slate roof central is your center hub for all things related to natural quarried slate roofing. Roofing products specialists from uk slate.

Sales and advice 015395 59289. Patination oil should be applied to new lead to prevent oxide staining to slates below. Zinc and aluminium ridge pieces are fixed in a similar fashion. Leadworx ridge slates are designed to be an attractive and durable flashing to weather a pipe through the ridge of a tiled or slate pitched roof to ensure watertight integrity.

4 or 5 lead slates chimney flashings back gutters apron and side flashings parapet box and tapered gutters 5 to 8 table 3 sizing guidelines to good practice recommended maximum sizes of individual pieces of lead for the following applications. Uk slate specialises in the supply of natural slate and stone products. They are made from code 4 sheet lead milled to british standard bs en 12588 and are available in 5 degree increments to suit the pitch of your roof. Here you can find instructions for installing a slate roof repairing and restoring slate roofs and repairing asbestos roofs and ceramic tile roofs.