Reading, Berkshire
Leadwork in Reading
The chimney stacks, valley gutters, and parapet details on Reading's Victorian and Edwardian terraces rely on properly-dressed lead to remain weathertight. Legacy Roofing carries out leadwork repairs and new lead installations across Reading — using correct Code weights, bay-and-expansion installation, and proper reglet fixings for step flashings rather than the sealant alternatives that rarely last more than a few seasons.
Valley gutters on the back-additions of Victorian terraces in Reading's inner suburbs — the internal lead-lined channels where the two roof slopes meet between the main house and the rear addition — are a specialist repair that requires proper lead-working skills rather than a felt overlay. We address these correctly.
For leadwork in Reading, call Steve on 07707460710.
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Leadwork in Reading — 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 Reading — get a free quote
Contact Legacy Roofing for a free, no-obligation quote. Based in Wokingham, covering Berkshire and London.