Lead Coated Copper Chimney Flashing

Lead coated copper another popular copper product performs much the same way as ordinary copper but is less reactive so it s often used for flashing galvalume roofing.

Lead coated copper chimney flashing.

On a chimney flashing is required at the bottom the sides and the top. Specify the width measured horizontally across the back of the chimney and the slope desired. Lead coated copper has a less noticeable gray runoff. Ibc 2015 s table 1506 2 9 2 provides minimum metal thicknesses for open valleys lined with metal for asphalt shingle roof systems.

This table requires thicker metal than the section 1503 requirement when using aluminum 0 024 inch cold rolled copper 0 0216 inch lead coated copper 0 0216 inch or zinc 0 027 inch. Chimney flashings typically are made of one of the following. Also copper flashing will react in contact with galvanized steel unless the copper is lead coated. Our years of experience can assure you will have the proper flasing job for years of worry free issues.

Aluminum generally is not used since it is not compatible with masonry mortar. Thd sku 693007. Chimney flange height is 3. Lead coated copper is produced by dipping a copper sheet in hot molten lead coating both sides with pure lead.

In these projects we focused on making sure your home is flashed correctly the first time. Commonly used for it s attractive look. For residential and commercial roofs. Convenient roll allows for custom flashings.

Metal roofing panels downspouts chimney caps cupolas louvers finials edge metal flashing step flashing leader heads gutter accessories conductor boxes and skylights. Lead coated copper has the same life span as regular copper which is best used as pan flashing or step flashing on long lasting roofs made of tile or slate. Metal flashing materials include lead aluminium copper stainless steel zinc alloy other architectural metals or a metal with a coating such as galvanized steel lead coated copper anodized aluminum terne coated copper galvalume aluminum zinc alloy coated sheet steel and metals similar to stone coated metal roofing. Soldered leak proof corners and seams.

The cricket slope should be equal to the roof slope it will be. Long island copper can provide you with chimney thru flashing fabricated from copper or lead coated copper. 16oz lead coated copper and 16oz freedom gray copper are also available. Copper flashing coated with lead on both sides can work well where staining of building com ponents from runoff may be a problem.

Made from durable lead.