Good leadwork lasts decades
We use 18-pound lead. Lighter lead buckles sooner, sits less evenly and works loose earlier with temperature swings. The difference in material cost is small, the difference in lifespan large.
Cutting depth decides everything
The joint is cut back to around 6 cm. Cutting in too shallow is by far the most common cause of leadwork coming loose after a few years. Rain then runs behind it and soaks into the brickwork.
Stainless steel clips, no alternative
Clips in other materials rust or give way. Stainless steel stays put and does not stain the facade.
Combine it with the pointing
Lead replacement works into the same brickwork as the pointing repair. Do them together and the scaffolding goes up once. We always assess whether the existing fitting can be improved first.
RVP Gevelonderhoud in Tilburg and the surrounding area
We clean, repair and impregnate facades in Tilburg, Goirle, Oisterwijk, Waalwijk, Hilvarenbeek and Breda. Over twenty years of experience and a 5.0 on Google. Request a free survey.