Text Box: Installation and Maintenance of Sheet Lead Weatherings - Contents:

Section

Topic

10.1

Introduction

10.2

Physical and mechanical properties of lead sheet

10.3

Types of lead sheet

10.4

Sheet lead safety- general points to note

10.5

Preventing corrosion

10.6

Preparation of roof under-structure

10.7

Standard sheet lead sizes for flashings and weatherings

10.8

Support and fixing methods

10.9

Working techniques for lead

10.10

Chimney weatherings

10.11

Horizontal abutments

10.12

Side abutment flashings

10.13

Roof penetrations

10.14

Dormers and canopies

10.15

Valley gutters

10.16

Planning the sequence of installation

10.17

Patination

10.18

Problems with sheet weatherings

10.19

Maintenance of sheet weatherings

10.20

Summary multiple-choice questions