Hi,
I have attached a photograph of the lead flashing on my recently completed conservatory.
At the narrowest points, it is about 15mm from the plastic trim on the roof bar. This is not consistent with the guidance of the Lead Sheet Association (http://www.leadsheet.co.uk/soakers-and-step-flashings) and I believe general practice which recommends at least 65mm clearance on a pitched roof to avoid heavy rain getting behind the flashing (i.e. bouncing off the surface and up and into the flashing).
My guess is that the risk of this is low but nevertheless should I accept it given the disruption required to put it right and convince the installer it is an issue? I've not seen any flashing on a conservatory cut as close as this around the neighbourhood).
Really appreciate any comments.
Many thanks,
Damian
I have attached a photograph of the lead flashing on my recently completed conservatory.
At the narrowest points, it is about 15mm from the plastic trim on the roof bar. This is not consistent with the guidance of the Lead Sheet Association (http://www.leadsheet.co.uk/soakers-and-step-flashings) and I believe general practice which recommends at least 65mm clearance on a pitched roof to avoid heavy rain getting behind the flashing (i.e. bouncing off the surface and up and into the flashing).
My guess is that the risk of this is low but nevertheless should I accept it given the disruption required to put it right and convince the installer it is an issue? I've not seen any flashing on a conservatory cut as close as this around the neighbourhood).
Really appreciate any comments.
Many thanks,
Damian