Saw some good examples of flashing and roofing last coupla weeks.
The first is lead flashing on the Basingstoke Hilton
Next is a lead parapet on the top floor of the Grosvenor Hilton in Edinburg
Last is a reproduction roof on a reconstructed roof at York castle. Walked past a construction site 2 blocks uphill from the train in Stirling, should have taken a pix of the 1 sq ft slate tiles to go on a roof there.
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Nice pics!
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That is indeed some nice looking work. Thanks for sharing.
However, while attractive, that is a very poor flashing detail. Since it's all cut from one piece, if any water penetrates at the flashing/brick ovelap it won't be shed back out like it would if the flashing was installed in separate pieces.
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The stepped lead flashing is the standard way of installing abutment flashing to a face brick wall, the section of lead shown in the picture appears to be at around 1500 long which is the maximum permitted under UK building regulations It is unusual for the flashing to tear under normal conditions except when the lead is not fitted with clips and lead sealant but nails and mortar,