Lead flashing not overlapped

[JamesR43]

WP_20150722_003

• JamesR43
• 22 Jul 2015

leadwork

Hi

This is a picture of the leadwork prior to being rendered over. This picture has been taken from a window above.

The lead isn't cut into the corner.

The lead along the long edge (left hand of picture) has already been rendered, and the 3" or so that was left of this lead has just been pushed under the new lead.

I would have thought this needed to be overlapped and cut into the corner to prevent any leaks.

any advice is welcome

 

[noseall]

Surely that lead detail is unfinished?

 

[JamesR43]

Hi, thanks for response.
the wall is being rendered tomorrow and the lead is being dressed onto tiles.
I am just wondering what will stop rain leaking in the corner and under the lead?

 

[catlad]

I wouldn,t give that much chance of being water tight

 

[noseall]

Simple physics will tell you that when fitting lead, you start at the bottom and as you rise up the roof, each subsequent piece of lead overlaps the next.
Even a myopic moron can see that the side flashing needs to be lapped under (the higher) abutment flashing.
Sack your roofer - immediately.

 

[^woody^]

Not only that, the lead should not be in lengths more than 1.5m, to allow for expansion. Otherwise it will spilt.

 

[noseall]

Not only that, the lead should not be in lengths more than 1.5m, to allow for expansion. Otherwise it will spilt.

True, but I can only see about a 1.2m of lead there.

 

[^woody^]

Not only that, the lead should not be in lengths more than 1.5m, to allow for expansion. Otherwise it will spilt.

True, but I can only see about a 1.2m of lead there.

It was not for the OP's benefit, but for you on your next job. Lol