Lead Flexislate for Flat / Pitched Roofs With Rubber Collar
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Details
Lead Flexislate for Flat / Pitched Roofs With Rubber Collar is a roof slate product used as the external roof covering on pitched roofs, providing a durable slate-style finish.
It is fixed to roofing battens over a suitable underlay, with correct headlap, exposure, slate hooks or nails and roof pitch calculated for the project.
Best for
- Slate roofs, extensions, repairs and re-roofing projects
- Projects needing a durable natural or slate-effect roof covering
Key features
- Sits as the outer slate covering, fixed to battens above the roof underlay
- Brand: ALM
- Code 4 lead vulcanised to a neoprene conical upstand
- Provides a weathertight joint for flues and soil stacks that penetrate slate, tile, asphalt, felt or lead coverings
- Life expectancy of 20 years
Used with / Compatible with
- Roofing battens, breathable underlay, slate hooks/nails, ridge/verge/valley systems and ventilation products
- Check headlap and fixing specification for the roof pitch and exposure
Things to consider before buying
- Check slate size, headlap, fixing method and minimum roof pitch
- Order extra for cuts, wastage and breakages
- Use compatible slate nails, hooks and ventilation/dry-fix accessories
Features
- Code 4 lead vulcanised to a neoprene conical upstand
- Provides a weathertight joint for flues and soil stacks that penetrate slate, tile, asphalt, felt or lead coverings
- Life expectancy of 20 years
Fixing
Installation:
- Select a Flexislate with an upstand angle suitable for the of the roof: Flat / Pitched.
- The upper surface of the rubber sleeve has a pattern of concentric grooves that should be used as knife guides
- Select a groove diameter that is slightly smaller than the required diameter, to ensure a weathertight fit
- Take care not to cut across the groove
- Use liquid soap to lubricate the neck of the rubber sleeve of the Flexislate prior to fitting
- Always apply a coat of Patination Oil to all exposed lead surfaces as well as the underside of the leading edge
- Take care that the Patination Oil does not come into contact with the rubber sleeve
- Fit over the pipe
- On a pitched roof finish the top edge of the tile with a welt