Lead Work
Tried, Tested And One Of The Most Trusted Building Materials
Tried and Tested
First mined around 6500BC and used for small Statues, it was the Romans who started using Lead for roof coverings as well has gutters, waterpipes and cisterns. It was in Medieval Europe when Lead was used extensively in roofing, mainly for cathedral spires and domes, in fact it was the churches of the time that made Lead Flashings popular.
We now know that we shouldn’t use Lead for water pipes and in paint but when it comes to roofing, lead is durable, long-lasting, and when laid correctly, one of the best roofing materials you can find.
Lead is incredibly durability, as well as the ease it is to shape, form and cut has well as having an excellent weatherproof finish as it is waterproof and highly resistant to erosion. So, fewer repairs and fewer replacements mean more money in your pocket, less stress and a professionally finished roof.
For leadwork to do its job well, it needs to be handled and laid by professionals. Inferior leadwork can result in leaks, loose roof tiles and much more. MF Roofings team of fully trained, highly skilled and dedicated roofers, can guarantee leadwork of the highest standard, working to ensure high quality, and safe work is completed on each job. This includes following all guidelines for choosing the right lead for the job. As it comes in different codes (or thicknesses), they each have different uses, requirements and maximum sizes they can be cut too. We also want to ensure any leadwork looks as polished and new as possible for as long as we can, and so use patination oil, applied both before and after fitting, to prevent unsightly staining. A critical aspect of this work is the underlay, which comes in different types all with their own requirements.
Leadwork should always be completed be a professional who is fully trained and certified, remember it is a toxic metal that can be hazardous to humans and animals.
Some of the leadwork services include:
- Lead flashings (such as chimneys)
- Box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Repairs
- Lead welding
- Bespoke leadwork
MF Roofing has specialists lead workers are experts in the roofing industry. If it involves lead, please give us a call or email to discuss any work you need.
A great job done, really pleased. Friendly, professional, knowledgable, trustworthy. Would use again and definately recommend.
Cannot fault MF Roofing. Would highly recommend. Would absolutely use again. Great to have trusted tradesmen.
So delighted with my experience with MF Roofing! I saw Matthew’s post about doing emergency repairs for NHS workers, I messaged him and he arrived the next morning at 9am! Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and efficient.
Great job repairing some storm damage. Quick response, high standard of workmanship. Very professional.
Matthew was really, really easy to deal with on the phone and over messenger - really personable and professional at the same time. Would definitely recommend.
Fixed my Mum's leaky roof. Did an excellent job, after identifying the problem (which was in a tricky place) they fixed it very quickly and efficiently..
Great service from Matthew and his team, job completed to a high standard.
Great guy running a great company. Was a pleasure working for MF Roofing.
From start to finish the response & service was simply first class. Simply delighted. JD
Matthew and his team fitted a new roof for me on my house, and they done an excellent job. I would most certainly recommend MF Roofing to anyone.
Thank you for doing a great job.
I highly recommed MF Roofing! They did a really good job and for a reasonable cost
They were also quick and professional, thanks so much guys.