Cutting lead flashing

[xdrive]

Hi.

Im doing lead flashing on porch. It's around 5.5m long.

Using 9 inch code 4.

What's best way to cut it.

Don't have any special cutters. Have a Stanley knife.

I know max length of flashing is 1.5m. is 100mm overlap ok (can seal with lead sealant). Don't want to buy another roll.

Any other advice appreciated.

Cheers

 

[footprints]

Tin snips as a rule. If a simple straight cut before it is bent repeated scoring with a stanley and straight edge and then snapping might work. Good way to lose the top of your thumb, trust me I slipped cutting hardboard that way!

 

[^woody^]

Always use a sharp Stanley blade. Always sharp, not half sharp or "just one more cut" sharp. For a straight edge, use a level or suchlike that has depth and keeps your little donnies out of the way.

Only use snips for small cuts such as the steps in stepped flashing

 

[datarebal]

code 4 stan every day

 

[johnny2007]

Buy a pair of snips.
They're cheap and make the work a lot easier and safer.

 

[datarebal]

No where near as neat on a long cut

 

[xdrive]

Right I'm pretty confident doing this now.

Is 15 to 20mm in brick sufficient? Then will use rolled up lead and point with lead sealant.

Finally will apply patination oil.

 

[datarebal]

deeper is better and easier

 

[oldbutnotdead]

And those stainless lead clips are much easier too https://www.toolstation.com/lead-flashing-clips-applicator-tool/p18578 and zero risk of hammering too big a roll in & moving a brick

 

[johnny2007]

And those stainless lead clips are much easier too https://www.toolstation.com/lead-flashing-clips-applicator-tool/p18578 and zero risk of hammering too big a roll in & moving a brick

They are one of the best and simplest invention ever made in construction.
I bang them in with a strong scraper and small hammer, better handling than supplied key.