Small crack in lead flashing - repair

[600rob]

Hi guys, ive got a small crack in the lead flashing at the top of my garage roof.

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• 600rob
• 25 Nov 2020

before i repoint the area with the missing mortar, whats the best way to patch/repair the crack/hole

 

[Terrywookfit]

I would clean it up and solder it with plumbers solder. OR Make the chase bigger and fit a cover flashing.

 

[^woody^]

While you're up there, deal with that lap

 

[HERTS P&D]

Nothing a bit of flashband wouldn't sort out.



Andy

 

[Terrywookfit]

While you're up there, deal with that lap

Solder \Cover flashing !!
Sack the Fookin Plumber.

 

[datarebal]

grind out the chase and insert an additional flashing apron over all the lead in that area.. its badly done as it is

 

[Barthy]

No need to get the bottles out (assuming you have a set to hand)
If you were to go with that drastic action off comes the ridge and a large welded v saddle fitted underneath.
Ridge back on...more work than its worth...
As above sensible option is to chase out and fit an additional flashing over the split and lack of cover.
Anyone who attempted to "solder" that is potentially insane.

 

[^woody^]

Plumber

Respect. That's truly old skool.

Do plumbers still do flashing?

 

[^woody^]

Nothing a bit of flashband wouldn't sort out.



Andy

I'll see your flashband and raise you a bit of silicone.

 

[datarebal]

...

 

[HERTS P&D]

I'll see your flashband and raise you a bit of silicone.

I'll see your silicone and raise you a band aid plaster.

Andy

 

[Barthy]

Has the top trump acrypol been used yet?

 

[600rob]

As above sensible option is to chase out and fit an additional flashing over the split and lack of cover.

Cheers.
Would you tuck the additional flashing piece down into the gap between the end of the ridge tile and wall as per how its already been done (obvious making sure to cover the lap)?

 

[tel765]

rob600,


Fwiw: not much weather going to get in there just below the covered apex.
But If you wanted to do a codge, then all thats needed is to lightly hammer the lead over to seal the hole - a tiny bit of bossing.

As above, best would be to remove that attempt at a chase in, and fit a new saddle that will go wide & be chased into the bed, and will cover the last ridge tile by about 100mm.

Dont tuck anything down the gap. Just leave the old lead in place, it will be covered.

 

[Nige F]

rob600,



But If you wanted to do a codge,

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ree used to say that. And Vinn and bobasd - I just searched codge, and there they were