Bay Window Lead Roof Replacement

If laid correctly and the correct code thickness it is not uncommon for a lead roof to see 50 100 years without replacement.

Bay window lead roof replacement. A fibreglass roof from merlin is guaranteed for 20 years but is expected to last much longer so you can simply install and forget about it for years to come. Find inspiration for your bay or bow window project. Roofing roof repair gallery blog. Bay and bow windows are combinations of windows joined together to form a curve allowing more light into your home.

This means they are made of vinyl but have the look of wood windows. Replace lead and flashing above bay window dig out and waterproof flashing on roof terrace. Here s why the roof over your bay window is leaking. Call us for a free no obligation quotation today.

Given the construction of bay or bow windows and their unique exposure to the elements it is a safer bet to replacement them with a vinyl bay or bow window. Roofing repair gallery blog about contact 410 428 6806. Diy and trade repair this video on lead roof repair shows a long lasting repair for a lead roof. Such a contractor should understand lead sheet association guidelines be able to weld lead and have the ability to undertake the relevant joinery work to form a compliant substrate.

The two tears shown are typical of the condition the bay is 4 metres around and the flashing is in approximately 80cm lengths. How not to repair a lead split or a felt roof. We offer a range of quality repairs quite often as long as the roof isn t too far gone whether it s lead or felt there s normally a low cost solution. The use of heat is required.

So if you are looking for a bay window roof replacement then fibreglass is a great choice. Also the flashing attaching it to the wall leaves a lot to be desired. Serving baltimore washington metro areas. Lead bay roof a very hard roof to better lead roof s have been around for hundreds of years with very little need for change.

They are joined together in our factory and help expand your view when you have limited space. Simonton s custom bay or bow windows come in a variety of colors and are also offered in wood grain vinyl. A bay window replaced in lead. The top of the lead flashing tucks under the sill and is solidly in place i did want to replace the lead but because it looks so difficult to remove the old flashing i m considering repairing it by welding.

The problems i had are that the lead roofing above my bay window approx 3m x 0 5m is old and has split causing it to leak through into living room. I ve got a roofer in right now.