Bracknell, Berkshire
Leadwork in Bracknell
Leadwork on Bracknell's New Town housing is less extensive than on Victorian-era properties — most of the post-war estates use mortar-pointed verges and ridge rather than lead valleys. However, chimneys on the older 1950s properties in Bracknell's original neighbourhoods do have lead step flashings and back-gutters, and these are now at an age where replacement or repair is necessary. Legacy Roofing carries out lead flashing work across Bracknell.
The earliest phase of Bracknell's New Town housing, built in the early 1950s around Old Bracknell and the Central Area, has chimney stacks with lead flashings that are now past their expected lifespan. We assess these on survey and advise on repair versus replacement.
For leadwork in Bracknell, call Steve on 07707460710.
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Leadwork in Bracknell — FAQs
Correctly specified and installed lead flashings can last 60 years or more. Failures typically occur within much shorter periods when the wrong Code weight is used or details are not properly dressed.
Minor cracks and splits can sometimes be repaired, but failed step flashings or split valley gutters usually need replacing. We will assess and advise on the best approach.
This is usually a sign that the lead was tuck-pointed into the mortar joint rather than fixed into a proper reglet, or that the mortar has deteriorated around the fixing. We re-dress and re-point correctly as part of our chimney flashing repairs.
Leadwork in Bracknell — get a free quote
Contact Legacy Roofing for a free, no-obligation quote. Based in Wokingham, covering Berkshire and London.