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Lead Roofing Advice & Guides

This part of The Lead Lads Shop brings together practical lead roofing advice covering rolled lead sheet, lead flashing, soakers, bay sizing, gutters, chimneys and heritage leadwork.

Browse the latest Lead articles below, or move directly into products, sizing tools and buying guides.

Explore lead topics, buying routes & quick FAQs

Popular Lead Topics

Lead Flashing

Aprons, soakers, stepped flashings, cover flashings and chimney details.


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Lead Codes & Sheet Sizes

Compare Code 3, 4, 5, 6 and heavier rolled lead sheet.


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Lead Weight & Buying Tools

Calculate roll weights before choosing code, width and length.


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Leadwork Standards

Technical guidance for correctly detailed rolled lead roofing.


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Quick FAQs

What code lead should I use for chimney flashings?

Code 4 is widely used for exposed chimney and stepped flashings, while Code 3 is commonly used for concealed soakers. Deeper or more exposed details may require Code 5 or heavier lead.

How do I calculate lead roll weight?

Use the Lead Weight Calculator to calculate weight from lead code, width and roll length.

I know the width I need — where should I start?

Use the Lead Chart to move directly from code, width and roll length into the relevant product.

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