How To Lead A Flat Roof

A moss covered flat roof can lead to sagging joists and leaking roofs.

How to lead a flat roof. The use of heat is required. Creating a flat roof can be completed as either a diy weekend project or by a professional contractor. For first time homeowners it s typical to hire a professional contractor who can complete the flat roof installation for you and offer a full warranty for their work. Flat lead roofs should be laid with a slight fall.

Thicker lead is used on longer bays joints along the length should be stepped to prevent rain seeping up through capillary action. Fibreglass and rubber flat roofs are far less likely to attract the same amount of moss and weeds that felt will especially if some effort is made to keep them free from grime. Add firring pieces to the roof to increase the fall and keep the roof free of moss. Our basic fitting guides are designed to assist installing rolled lead sheet in a range of roofing applications including flashings valleys gutters and flat roofing.