Roof flashings lifting

Flashings play a key role in weathertightness. If they have lifted, there is a risk of water entering the building

Causes

Fixings have pulled out

Insufficient number of fixings for the wind loads

Lead or soft edging has torn or lifted

Listed under: metal, Roof, flashings, wind, moisture, fixings and hardware, fixings, lead, leaks, weathertightness

Cause

Fixings have pulled out

Repair

  • replace fixings that have pulled out with new screw-fixings
  • if the flashing is intact, re-dress (shape) the soft edge to the roofing profile
  • if the flashing requires replacing, use a heavier grade soft-edge flashing
  • when working at height, always let someone know. Ensure the access ladder is in good condition and is securely set up on a solid level base. The correct angle for the ladder is 1 metre out from the wall for every 4 metres of height. 

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Cause

Insufficient number of fixings for the wind loads

Repair

  • add screw or rivet fixings
  • if the flashing is intact, re-dress (shape) the soft edge to the roofing profile
  • if the flashing requires replacing, use a heavier grade soft-edge flashing
  • when working at height, always let someone know. Ensure the access ladder is in good condition and is securely set up on a solid level base. The correct angle for the ladder is 1 metre out from the wall for every 4 metres of height. 

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Cause

Lead or soft edging has torn or lifted

Repair

  • replace fixings that have pulled out with new screw-fixings
  • if the flashing is intact, re-dress (shape) the soft edge to the roofing profile
  • if the flashing requires replacing, use a heavier grade soft-edge flashing
  • when working at height, always let someone know. Ensure the access ladder is in good condition and is securely set up on a solid level base. The correct angle for the ladder is 1 metre out from the wall for every 4 metres of height. 

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