EASYLEAD - lead flashing alterntive - anyone used?

[Bonce]

Hello All,

Currently working on one storey extension which will need flashing at the abutment to the existing house. The roof is going to be easily accessible and I am a bit worried about using lead (which would be my first choice) due to theft.

I see that UBIFLEX is used a lot but I also found a product called EASYLEAD http://www.roofinglines.co.uk/product/?s=easy-lead-red&s=easy-lead-red-150mm-x-5m which seems a bit cheaper.

Has anyone used? and have opinions? Is it any good or would people suggest sticking to UBIFLEX?

Thanks in advance.

 

[joe-90]

If your flashing is stepped then stick with lead. Ubiflex for stepped flashing is a total nightmare. I can tell you that for a fact. I used swear words I didn't even know i knew.

 

[upstairscharly]

Used something similar. Easy enough to use. Only time will tell if they last long only problem I found was it marks quite easy.

 

[Bonce]

Joe-90 - not stepped - so ok in this scenario would you say?

 

[joe-90]

Well it would be easy enough but it is pretty thick stuff and doesn't look like lead. It's got writing all over it for a start. Still, as you say, no-one would nick it.

 

[datarebal]

take a look at redland rapid flash...