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Code 5 Lead
Code 6 Lead
Lead for flashing is available online from The Lead Lads Shop, specialist suppliers of rolled lead sheet, roofing lead, leadwork tools, fixings and installation accessories for trade and domestic projects.
Roofers, builders, contractors and property owners can order the correct lead code, width and roll length for chimney flashings, wall abutments, soakers, aprons, valleys, bays and specialist roofing details.
Browse our range of rolled lead sheet, including Code 4 lead for flashing and Code 5 lead sheet, together with leadwork fixings, leadworking tools, lead underlay and patination oil.
Already know what you need? Use our interactive Lead Flashing Chart to choose the correct code, width and roll length. For larger orders, material schedules or bulk pricing, visit our lead flashing quote page.
More about lead for flashing and The Lead Lads Shop
Whether you are replacing chimney flashings, forming a lead bay, repairing a valley, weathering a parapet or working on a heritage roof, our shop is structured to help you move from specification to purchase without unnecessary delay.
Shop Lead for Flashing by Code
Choosing the correct lead code is important for durability, thermal movement and long-term performance. Browse the complete rolled lead sheet range, compare weights using our Lead Weight Chart, or use the Lead Flashing Chart to identify a suitable product before ordering.
- Code 3 Lead – commonly used for concealed soakers and lightweight internal details.
- Code 4 Lead – the standard choice for many chimney, stepped and abutment flashings.
- Code 5 Lead – used for wider, deeper or more exposed flashings, aprons and roof details.
- Code 6 Lead – suitable for heavier-duty applications, gutters and exposed leadwork.
- Code 7 Lead – used for specialist, heritage and substantial roofing applications.
- Code 8 Lead – the heaviest commonly available rolled lead sheet for demanding details.
Complete Your Leadwork Order
Correct installation requires more than lead sheet alone. Complete your order with Hall clips, copper nails, wedges and leadwork fixings, suitable lead underlays and slip layers, specialist leadworking tools and patination oil.
Leadwork Supply Built Around Real Roofing
The Lead Lads Shop is connected to an established network of roofing and leadwork specialists. Our range is shaped by the practical requirements of live projects, helping customers select compatible materials rather than buying isolated products without technical context.
This trade-led approach supports our aim to become the authoritative online source for lead for flashing, rolled lead sheet, specialist tools, technical guidance and complete leadwork supplies.
For technical information, application guidance and leadwork standards, explore our lead roofing guides. Customers who require specialist installation can also visit The Lead Lads® leadwork service.
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Lead Wood Roll 2.4m — Wood Core Roll for Lead Bays
- Lead Wood Roll 2.4m for forming traditional roll joints between lead bays.
- Treated timber core—straight, stable and easy to dress.
- Compact 2.4m length for repairs, short runs and tight access.
- Supports thermal movement while delivering neat, consistent sightlines.
- Ideal for bay roofs, parapets, cornices and dormer details.
Code 6 - 850mm x 6m Roofing Lead
| Product | Code 6 850mm 6m Roofing Lead |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 850 mm × 6 m (5.10 m²) |
| Approx. thickness (Code) | ~2.65 mm (Code 6) |
| Approx. mass | ~30.0 kg/m² (≈153 kg per roll) |
| Best for | Parapet & coping weatherings, compact bay panels, chimney aprons & back gutters, wider weatherings |
| Handling | Heavy-gauge stiffness; plan team lifting; dresses cleanly with correct tools |
| Good practice | Sensible bay lengths; include drips/rolls; slip layer under bays; keep fixings out of movement zones |
| Compatible fixings | Copper ARS nails or stainless ringshank; stainless fixing strip for perimeter restraint |
| Pair with | Building Paper Lead Underlay, Lead Mate Sealant, Patination Oil |
| Category | Rolled Lead > Code 6 Lead |
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Lead Sundries
Our lead sundries range covers all the essentials, from patination oil to copper nails, helping every lead flashing job run smoothly.
Built By Leadwork Specialists
The Lead Shop has been created by people who work with lead every day — not resellers, not drop-shippers, and not generalist merchants.
Every product we supply is selected with real-world leadwork in mind, from traditional bays and flashings to complex detailing and heritage repairs.
Our aim is simple: to provide a reliable, professional source for rolled lead, fixings, tools, and accessories that we would be confident using on our own projects. Clear specifications, honest pricing, and materials that perform on site — everything you need, without the noise. #properleadwork #theleadlads
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