Leadwork Ancillary Products

Ancillary product Characteristics and usage Supplied in
Copper Nails
Copper nails (BS 6915 1988) are used to fix lead work. Our annular ring shank copper nails have the following measurements: 25mm length x 3.55mm diameter.
Copper nails are available in boxes
of 1kg
Copper Strip
Architectural Roofing Services, supplies copper strips prevent lead flashings from lifting in high wind.
Strips are supplied in 20m coils that can be cut to length.
Flexible lead joints (multi-joints)
A lead EPDM rubber gutter expansion is designed to overcome the need to fit oversized lead sheet. It can be used in gutters of all shapes, sizes and fall.
Available in joints of 3m x 400mm lengths.
Flexible lead slate (multi-slates)
A lead and rubber universal weathering slate (450x450mm Code 4 lead base) can be dressed to any tile shape and the units will accept pipes from 25 to 160mm in diameter.
Both flat (0° – 20°) and pitched (20° – 40°)lead slates are available in boxes of 5 slates.
Hall clips
Hall clips are a fast and efficient way to fix lead sheet into a joint.
Clips are supplied in boxes of 500 pieces – 10 bags of 50 clips.
Lead domes
Domes are used to fix lead sheet for decorative purposes.
Our dome sets are supplied in bags of 20.
Lead funnel
Lead funnels are used to form the outlet on timber or cast iron gutter.
Funnels are available in three different sizes: 51, 57 and 63mm diameter.
Lead motifs
Midland Lead’s motifs are used to fix lead sheet for decorative purposes.
Midland Lead’s motifs can be supplied as individual units.
Lead sealant (multi-point)
Our high quality, lead coloured, silicone resin sealant ensures a watertight, flexible joint between lead and brickwork or masonry (BS5889 Type A).
A lead sealant is available in a box containing 12 tubes (310ml).
Lead slate
Lead slates are used to make lead work watertight. A slate is made of Code 4 lead, on a 450x450mm base with 50 to 150mm diameter pipe in 30°, 45° and 90° (flat) patterns.
Lead slates are available as individual units
Lead tools
Architectural Roofing Services,  stock a full range of lead working tools including a dresser, bossing stick, bending stick, mallet and chase wedge.
Our lead tools are available to purchase as individual units.
Lead underlay (multi-lay)
A non-woven polyester felt underlay isolates the lead from the roof deck allowing it to respond more easily to thermal movement, also allowing air movement below the lead, so that any trapped moisture dries out.
Lead underlay is supplied in rolls of 25m x 1m.
Patination oil
Patination oil prevents the unsightly white staining of tiles and brickwork that can occur when new lead work is left untreated.
Available in boxes of 4 x 0.5 and 18 x 0.5 litre tins and 4 x 1 and 10 x 1 litre tins.
Scalloped lead (multi-trim)
Precision cut ready-made scalloped lead flashings (Classic, Norman and Saxon) give your lead work a decorative look.
Available in 3 popular patterns and supplied in 3m x 300mm Code 4 lead rolls.
Stainless steel strip (multi-clip)
Terne coated stainless steel strips prevent lead flashings from lifting in high winds.
Supplied in 20m coils that can be cut to length.
Wood core roll (multi-roll)
Vac-Vac treated softwood timber roll to form lead work joints.
Available in 1.2m and 2.4m lengths in standard roll dimensions.
Slot Screw
Galvanized heritage roofing screw.
Available in 50mm & 75mm lengths.
Lead Washer
Round lead washer for slotted screws.
Available in 25kg/m2 thickness.