Lead & Roofing Repairs
Styles Façade Solutions® (formerly Thomann-Hanry®) provides inspection, restoration and repair services for the majority of lead flashing, flat or pitched roofs, vertical cladding, front aprons and gulleys. Our expertise extends to flat felted roofing, pitched tiled roofs, and anodised metal cladding.
With over 20 years of experience working on some of the UK’s most prestigious commercial and heritage buildings, we make sure your building’s leadwork and roof areas are not a source of water ingress. This is key to preventing long-term cosmetic and structural degradation and damage.
Styles Façade Solutions® completes expert lead flashing repairs along a slate roof edge, featuring a precisely welded lead joint. The clean, durable seam demonstrates traditional leadwork craftsmanship, ensuring long-lasting weatherproofing where the parapet gutter meets the rendered wall below.
WHAT CAN DAMAGE LEADWORKS?
Lead is a malleable metal particularly susceptible to the extreme temperature variations found in urban environments. This thermal movement and fatigue leads to cycles of expansion and contraction; if the lead is too thick, long or incorrectly installed, it can result in cracking or warping, often requiring a lead flashing repair to restore a watertight seal.
Environmental factors also play a critical role. Natural acidic run-off caused by moss, lichen and other biological debris causes surface corrosion. Some issues can be less visible from the surface, for example, when water becomes trapped on the underside of the leadwork, a white, powdery corrosion can form. This powdery oxidation can eventually perforate the lead, weakening the entire structure.
Furthermore, if the leadwork hasn't been installed correctly, such as inadequate fixings, poor detailing, or incorrect dressing, 'sheering' can occur during high winds, creating clear paths for water ingress and making a lead flashing repair essential to prevent further damage.
Styles Façade Solutions® highlights the importance of regular maintenance for asphalt flat roofs and balconies, where waterproofing membranes and flashing details are vital to prevent water ingress. Left unchecked, deterioration can lead to costly damage, making periodic inspection and upkeep essential for long-term building protection.
WHAT CAN DAMAGE FLAT ROOFS?
Flat roofs, especially those which are felted or plastic membraned are subject to constant UV radiation, thermal stress and water. Over a 30-year lifecycle, these materials become brittle, resulting in tears and cracks that allow moisture to seep into the building’s structure.
SCAFFOLD-FREE ROOFING INTERVENTIONS
Using MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), our restoration team can inspect, repair, or replace any damaged or degraded leadwork and roofing without the need for visually intrusive, time-consuming, and costly scaffolding.
All works conducted by the team will be fully documented for your records, allowing you to understand the repairs completed. By choosing Styles Façade Solutions®, you can be assured that our team of expert tradespeople will be able to inspect, repair and resolve your commercial or heritage building’s leadwork and roofing issues promptly and professionally with a focus on long-term structural preservation.
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