Lead Flashing

[alifrank1]

I have just had lead flashing put on top of a flat roof and have been getting white streaks down the woodwork after it has rained. I went to get some patination oil today, but they said you should only use it on new lead.

Can I just paint the lead (any special type of paint), or any other ideas please?

I am a mere female, so although quite handy with DIY, cannot do any really heavy work

 

[Nige F]

You can get the wire wool out and clean the lead, then patinate it....bet you had a dodgy roofer do it, not an old school plumber like me

 

[alifrank1]

Not quite a dodgy roofer - more a crap builder! Have been trying to sort my down pipes today! May ask questions about them as well!

Thanks for the reply. I have fine wire wool, presume that will be better, but how should I clean it before going over with patination oil if it mustn't be wet?

 

[Nige F]

Dry it off, it`ll be ok.

 

[alifrank1]

 

[alifrank1]

one more question .....

because it is covering the top of some wood, which is varnished in rosewood, could I not paint it instead, as I think it may look nicer? If I can, what preparation, so I don't get the streaks coming down, and what is the best paint?

 

[Nige F]

Well, my old dad....was a painter for years.and his dad B4 `im and they told me you can`t get paint to stay on lead BUT you may get an up to date answer from the decorating forum.......

 

[alifrank1]

listen mate ........... after having to redo my buider's mistakes, including a downpipe that was put in 1 foot from the drain, so the water soaked into the side of the house, I can't trust plumbers either!

A few years ago, we had a plumber in to redirect some guttering. It cost £250 and it took him no time! After visiting wickes a few times in the past months, I reckon I could do a better job - it's just like putting lego together (apart from the hacksaw and gutter cement)!

Shame I'm too old to get an apprenticeship or I'm sure I charge half the price and still make a good profit!

Go back to playing with your lego

 

[Nige F]

Gotcha

 

[alifrank1]

why aren't you at work???????????????

 

[Moz]

Nige F
"not an old school plumber like me !"

an me ,old lad ..lol ... pass me them bossing tools ..lol

 

[Nige F]

why aren't you at work???????????????

Cuz I`m retired