Lead Flat Roof - Urgent - Sorry!

[dazzlerpalmer]

I need to replace my flat roof to my utility room.

After considering all the options I have come to the conclusion that lead may be the best approach. I know all the other systems give many years guarantee but I really want a permanent solution.

Apart from the risk of it being pinched, what are the drawbacks/advantages of lead?
How much will an area 2.5 metres x 4.5 meters be roughly. The roof is flashed into the brickwork along the long side and against a tiled pitched roof on the short side. The other two sides are free.

I am getting a quote today so I need to have some up-front knowledge.

Thanks for your help in advance

 

[Jaffa72]

Disadvantages:-
It will be much more expensive than getting it covered with mineral or EPDM and will also require more labour(time),therefore more expense.

Advantages:-
Lead will last for years!! And if done by a good leadworker it will IMHO look a lot better than mineral or EPDM

 

[^woody^]

In this day and age, the only reasons for a lead roof is for aesthetics on a listed building or in a conservation area etc. Or perhaps access issues

Is there a need for a permanent solution if you will not be permanently living there?

The cost of lead and skilled labour, makes it disproportionate to the benefits, IMO

edit

Don't forget the weight issue - can the structure support it. Also what about condensation on the underside?

 

[JohnD]

A local charitable society I'm associated with had the lead stolen off the roof not long ago.

B'stards.

We re-did it in EDPM

I've also heard of stainless steel sheet with a lead coating which weathers to give the traditional appearance. Never seen it (as far as I know)

 

[datarebal]

It's a fairly small area.. yes it wont be as cheap as torch on or some single plys.. but by far the best

 

[SurreyRoofingEstimator]

Another option if you are still looking to use lead (which can last the life of a building if done correctly) would be then to coat the lead, we've done this for a builder with a product called Sealoflex after a few other lead roofs were stripped on the same building. OK it adds to the cost but makes it a lot less attractive for the toe-rags who steal it

 

[Xenon]

In this day and age, the only reasons for a lead roof is for aesthetics on a listed building or in a conservation area etc. Or perhaps access issues

Is there a need for a permanent solution if you will not be permanently living there?

The cost of lead and skilled labour, makes it disproportionate to the benefits, IMO

edit

Don't forget the weight issue - can the structure support it. Also what about condensation on the underside?

Agreed, there are enough HT felts available that if installed correctly will give many years of life.

Personally i am not a fan of 'rubber' roofs, or single ply, a good felt will be the way forward imo, along the lines of Bauder etc.

 

[dazzlerpalmer]

I have had a re-think - going for felt. It is tried and tested and can easily be repaired.

 

[Deluks]

How much was the quote then???