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Building Better Gutters -Your One Stop Solution For Water Damage
If you want to keep your house safe from water damage and premature wear and tear, having the right kind of gutters is essential. Need a trustworthy and cost-effective guttering contractor? Look no further. We offer customized guttering needs in Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Lennox Head, Ballina and Gold Coast, Look no further than us, the leading gutter contractor in Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Lennox Head, Ballina and Gold Coast. The gutters are commonly overlooked when you think that home maintenance is lacking. The roof leaks within the property can be a result of blocked and damaged guttering or downpipes. If the gutters and downpipes rust away, it is important to get them checked to prevent any further damage. Our Guttering and Downpipes services ensure to fix any specified problem like an overhanging tree, the guttering has been installed incorrectly or blocked / unclean gutters.
Importance of Lead Roofing services -
As lead expands and contracts depending on the temperature, it is an ideal material to use for roofing in Sydney and NSW due to our unpredictable weather. Lead is also known to last up to three times longer than conventional roofing materials which is why it’s commonly found on historical buildings. Its reliability and durability make it a cost-effective long-term option.
Lead is considered to be an extremely flexible material that can be stretched to unusual shapes and provides total coverage. If compared, lead is known to last up to three times longer than any other conventional roofing material. All lead materials we use are recyclable and eco-friendly, and we use high-quality lead also known as Abbey metals.
Lead Thickness List:
Lead comes in many various thicknesses, they are listed in codes, like-
- Code 3 is 1.32mm thick (Lead Soakers)
- Code 4 is 1.80mm thick (Lead Soakers & Lead Flashings)
- Code 5 is 2.24mm thick
- Code 6 is 2.65mm thick
- Code 7 is 3.15mm thick
- Code 8 is 3.55mm thick
Benefits of Lead Roofing -
1. Long lifespan of the roof -
Covering the roof with lead will ensure that the condition of the roof will be long-lasting. Lead has been used in construction and buildings for a very long time and it can be extremely durable and it is highly resistant to corrosion and other environmental factors. Lead roofing ensures that the material lasts for 100 Years providing great security. We maintain and clean lead with special cloth for better performance. Then we use Patination oil to slow down the overall oxidation process.
2. Eco-friendly roofing solutions -
Lead is considered to be recyclable, and lead is mostly used in today's building sector. It helps to enjoy the lowest carbon footprint among other hard metals like copper, zinc and stainless steel. Choosing lead roofing for the restoration of the buildings will help to contribute to a greener environment.
3. Cost-effective solution -
Lead comes with long-term benefits and its durability ensures the extra costs of multiple replacements or constant repairs. This is a highly cost-effective solution and with very low maintenance cost, it turns out to be one of the best options for the building requirements.
4. Versatile option -
One of the main benefits of a lead roof is its wide range of versatility. A lead roof can help deal with almost all the potential problems or issues that might arise during the replacement or installation of a new roof. Lead is shapeable and can be cut and welded into any shape according to the requirement. A lead roof uses jointing techniques and ensures a waterproof joint.
The lead linings and flashings are considered to stay intact for decades with very low maintenance. If they face any problem or require any professional attention, the professionals would do their best to fix them within the given time.
At Complex Roofing & Lead Pty Ltd, we are highly skilled and specialised in all the areas of lead work mainly lead roofing. Not only the lead specialist but also the specialists offer extensive service. Our company brings about confidence in our workmanship and guarantees that the lead roof will become a feature point of the building.
How long does the lead flashing last?
Lead flashings are highly corrosion and weather-resistant in nature. It is one of the main reasons to consider that they are a premium choice for flashing a roof. The lead flashings are used mostly on heritage buildings due to the longevity of the road. If it is properly installed, it can last for centuries and continue to be sturdy.
Lead welding
Lead welding also known as lead burning, is very similar to various types of metal welding. This welding process joins sheets of lead together with the use of a torch flame. Different gases are used as fuel while welding lead, the flame generated is applied to a small area, and with minimal size of the torch, melting sheets of lead into one and then fusing them. This gas is easy to transport and thus becomes ideal for lead welding. It is mostly used for both commercial and residential properties. Lead welding is used for the pipe joints and it prevents the rust of steel and iron, as well as for the chimneys.