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Roofing

Lead flashing beneath dormer windows

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.25 PM

I have 3 dormer window on the second floor. The lead flashing below them is slipping and may fall off altogether. Can this be fixed by me leaning out of the window or will I need scaffolding and a roofer? I’ve pulled it up a couple of times but it keeps slipping again.

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4 Answers

CJW ROOFING SPECIALIST

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Melksham
You would need to get a roofer up there. The only thing I would suggest is cut some lead tags and install them to hold the lead up. If there seems to be a bigger problem when the roofer first sees the job this might need to be quoted and Rediscussed on what action to take moving forward.
Answered28 September 2021
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Wee Coo Woodworks

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bangor, County Down
This is very hypocritical coming from a tradie as this is the kind of stuff we get upto on our own properties but please for the love of god do not lean out your window. It just takes one over reach and slip then you are in A and E. If you have the laders and are confident then do what the previous comment says and go and fit some lead ties (YouTube will sort your out). If still concerned then or don't have the laders then just call a roofer. To be honest it shouldn't be an expensive job.
Answered28 September 2021
1

Neil Mackenzie Joinery

Rating: 5 out of 5
Portree
Take the safe option!, scaffolding, recommended roofer or good handyman. lift lead up too inspect, and cut lead strips 40 mm wide by 300mm long, nail using copper 50mm nails, up as high as you can place them. Nail every 400mm apart and re fold lead down. bend strips up and trim to hold lead secure. Safety first, best job.
Answered28 September 2021
1

Old School Builders

Rating: 5 out of 5
Welwyn Garden City
Normally when this happens is the lead pointing that the flashing is fixed to deteriorates or maybe it’s attached to batons underneath a concealed tile from the vertical of the dormer this is not a job for an amateur it’s also dangerous for somebody that hasn’t done this before do you need all the safety equipment either scaffolding tower and also a roofing ladder it’s not a big job but it’s trickySo please don’t attempt this yourself
Answered8 October 2021
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