How To Solder Lead Roof Flashing

Required tools for this project.

How to solder lead roof flashing.

Unfortunately you can t solder aluminum flashing and soldering galvanized steel is difficult. How to correctly solder a vertical copper pipe. Sheets of lead laying around and decided to use as flashing. How to install lead roof flashings easy fit roof flashing diy duration.

Then applied iron to edges of joint and allowed solder to run onto lead. Solder stitching is a practice whereby solder is applied over a soldered joint to improve the appearance of the joint. Keep the torch and filler rod held at an angle as you begin moving it along the joint. Melt the lead and solder material to begin the joint.

Soldering flat lock copper roofing duration. Bought lead flashing and solder wire from wickes. Start at the end of the joint with the torch about 1 in 2 5 cm above the lead with the filler rod underneath it. Heat the area until you see the lead begin to melt and a drop of the filler fall onto it.

Nearly finished with roof and have come to the chimney. Just to let anyone still following this thread that my home made soldering iron worked a treat. Heat the lead flashing. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

It sticks so much better this way. Any one able to describe what it takes to soldering lead flashing seams. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Historical feel cheaper than copper longer lasting didn t have to buy it.

You may have to nail the lower edge to the roof to hold it flat. If so cover the nail head with a dab of silicone. Applied flux to joints and heated iron with gas blowlamp until able to melt solder. Warm the top of the tape after a few seconds to keep the bitumen nice and warm.

Use a rag you should also be wearing gloves to press the flashing tape into place.