Lead Work

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Mop stick rolls

Milled lead sheet dressed over mop stick rolls gives the ‘neat and tidy’ finish that can be achieved by the use of patination oil. Patination oil is designed to prevent the build-up of oxides which tend to cause unsightly staining on adjacent roofing elevations.

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Valley junctions

Lead valley junctions look most effective when the roof coverings are cut neatly in an angle. As with hips, valleys can have many different types of lining, but the most common method is code 5 lead sheet.

A lead-lined valley junction between two tiled roof slopes.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is patination oil for?

Patination oil is designed to prevent the build-up of oxides, which tend to cause unsightly staining on adjacent roofing elevations. It is what gives milled lead sheet dressed over mop stick rolls its neat and tidy finish.

What lead do you use for valleys?

Valleys can have many different types of lining, but the most common method is code 5 lead sheet. They look most effective when the roof coverings are cut neatly in an angle.

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