How To Repair Lead Flashing On A Roof

Fixing damaged flashing should cost a similar amount to missing tiles.

How to repair lead flashing on a roof.

Then slide it up the roof preferably on top of the damaged flashing. There are three different types of roof flashing repair. I will be showing you a technique used by professional roofers that will provide a better and longer lasting repair than a diy store paint on solution alone. This is a short guide on how to repair a lead roof or repair a lead bay roof.

If you see thin spots or gaps along a flashing joint spread roof cement over the entire joint applying it generously with a trowel. Patching the cracked lead with other materials such as flashing or felt is a temporary solution that will protect the roof whilst you arrange a more substantial repair. Warm the top of the tape after a few seconds to keep the bitumen nice and warm. The flashing edge should be covered completely.

Heat the lead flashing. Beware of bitumen or similar paints as these are very short term solutions that can make the proper repair more difficult. Use a rag you should also be wearing gloves to press the flashing tape into place. It sticks so much better this way.

At the chimney examine the flashing carefully. Lead flashing on your roof helps protect the edge of your roof where tiles meet brickwork such as your chimney or any skylights. If this becomes damaged for any reason it can cause similar problems to missing tiles allowing rain into your property. Adhere it using your flashing cement.

Small holes or corroded spots in flashing can be easily repaired. First snip the new flashing with your shearers then bend it to a 90 degree angle. Here is a guide on how to install lead flashing to your roof. To prevent leaks at the flashing inspect it every spring.

Quickly warm the lead again and lay the flashing tape over the split. Step flashing is when you repair the damage by putting in new flashing over the damaged area. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner. It may be quite a labor but it pays off with a strong roof.

If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend. The correct way to cure the leak would be to appoint a roofer who is competent in lead working he will assess the condition of the lead and suggest a renewal of the flashing or a simple spot repair by lead welding. Roof shingle over step flashing.