How To Repair Lead Flashing On A Roof

First roughen the area around the hole with a wire brush or sandpaper and then clean it.

How to repair lead flashing on a roof.

At the chimney examine the flashing carefully. Warm the top of the tape after a few seconds to keep the bitumen nice and warm. Quickly warm the lead again and lay the flashing tape over the split. Use a rag you should also be wearing gloves to press the flashing tape into place.

Roof shingle over step flashing. This is a short guide on how to repair a lead roof or repair a lead bay roof. The flashing edge should be covered completely. If this becomes damaged for any reason it can cause similar problems to missing tiles allowing rain into your property.

Plug pinholes with roofing cement and patch holes up to about 3 4 inch in diameter with a patch from the same material as the flashing. I will be showing you a technique used by professional roofers that will provide a better and longer lasting repair than a diy store paint on solution alone. Small holes or corroded spots in flashing can be easily repaired. Then slide it up the roof preferably on top of the damaged flashing.

There are three different types of roof flashing repair. Step flashing on roof peak. It sticks so much better this way. To prevent leaks at the flashing inspect it every spring.

The correct way to cure the leak would be to appoint a roofer who is competent in lead working he will assess the condition of the lead and suggest a renewal of the flashing or a simple spot repair by lead welding. Step flashing is when you repair the damage by putting in new flashing over the damaged area. If you see thin spots or gaps along a flashing joint spread roof cement over the entire joint applying it generously with a trowel. First snip the new flashing with your shearers then bend it to a 90 degree angle.

Fixing damaged flashing should cost a similar amount to missing tiles. If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend. Heat the lead flashing. It may be quite a labor but it pays off with a strong roof.

Beware of bitumen or similar paints as these are very short term solutions that can make the proper repair more difficult. Here is a guide on how to install lead flashing to your roof. Adhere it using your flashing cement.