Code 4 lead is commonly used for applications such as vertical cladding, hip and ridge flashing, box and valley gutters, bay tops and canopies, apron and cover flashings, chimney flashings and more.

Lead is a highly durable natural material that can last over 100 years; much longer than other natural and synthetic alternatives. Saves money and create less wastage by ordering by the 1/2 metre!

Features & Benefits

• Versatile and Lightweight - for soakers and flashing
• Environmentally Friendly - 100% of lead used is recycled
• Consistency and Quality - produced to BSEN12588: 1999
• Responsibly Managed - helps you work to ISO 14001:2004
• Quick Delivery - despatched on Next Day service
• Sold by the Metre - less cost and less wastage

Midland Lead is produced to European Standard (BSEN12588: 1999) which regulates dimensional tolerances and governs the amount of permitted inclusions (copper, tin, antimony, etc) in the lead.

In accordance with EN Code Weights, Code 4 is rolled out to 1.8mm thickness (+/- 5% tolerance) to give a weight of 20.4Kg per square metre.

Did you know? We offer Code 3 and Code 4 lead in alternative widths. Take a look at our other listings for more informaiton.

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Handling Recommendations

Lead is a natural product which, when exposed to the air, can discolour due to oxidisation. To reduce this effect we recommend the use of Patination Oil, prior to installation.

Gloves should be worn when handling to protect from sharp edges. Hands should be washed thoroughly after contact.

Regular spaced expansion joints should be used to avoid any problems caused by expansion and contraction. Individual flashing pieces should not exceed 1.5m in length.