Jonzjob Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Can anyone tell me what lead flashing for roofs is called in French please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I am not good at the french but bande de plomb? John have a quick look at the tree cutting thread please, it's a walnut tree and i haven't bought walnut in years but it was really expensive then, any ideas on cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tancrède Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [quote user="Jonzjob"]Can anyone tell me what lead flashing for roofs is called in French please?[/quote]Bande de recouvrement / solinI recently had to have some done, and didn't know either. (And 'Word Reference Forum' only offered exhibitionisme, for flashing.) As I am sure you will be aware, they quite often seem to use zinc rather than lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [quote user="Gengulphus"][quote user="Jonzjob"]Can anyone tell me what lead flashing for roofs is called in French please?[/quote]Bande de recouvrement / solinI recently had to have some done, and didn't know either. (And 'Word Reference Forum' only offered exhibitionisme, for flashing.) As I am sure you will be aware, they quite often seem to use zinc rather than lead.[/quote]Indeed, and they do that for a reason.When lead "creeps" down in the course of time and in the heat, it doesn't "shrink" back up very well.After a while, it is necessary to trim it (like you would hair, I suppose!) and so it will gradually get thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 How on earth would you get it through the door of the salon de coiffure [Www][blink]No seriously, I didn't know they used anything but lead, but from the zinq down pipes I have had to modify when I put some rainwater tubs in it is very easy to work, like lead.Edit : - Nearly forgot. I assume that with zinq it is still necessary to fit it in about 3 foot lengths to allow for the expansion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 asking for une bande de solin is likely to get you a zinc profile, une bande de solin en plomb or une bavette de solin en plomb will get you a composite zinc/lead flashing, if its lead that you want then my advice is to ask for une bande de plomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Our posts crossed Chancer. Which would be the best to use? It is for our neighbour/friend and best for the money is what I really need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Probably one of the composite ones but you need to specify what junction of the roof you want to seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Sorry, I should have said earlier. It's a single story roof meeting a wall going up to a 1st floor bedroom. It looks as if there has never been any flashing there and attempts have been made to seal it with mastic I think. The join is about 3 or 4 metres long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 If the sheets are laid with the corrugations parallel to the wall and with the raised edge tight against the wall then a simple bande de solin en zinc will suffice, if the other way or a larger gap then une bande de solin avec bavette en plomb.Both are nailed to the wall and then some mortar splodged on top which is a real bodge but what everyone does, at least its better than the traditional splodge of mortar without the zinc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 [quote user="Chancer"]If the sheets are laid with the corrugations parallel to the wall and with the raised edge tight against the wall then a simple bande de solin en zinc will suffice, if the other way or a larger gap then une bande de solin avec bavette en plomb.Both are nailed to the wall and then some mortar splodged on top which is a real bodge but what everyone does, at least its better than the traditional splodge of mortar without the zinc![/quote]Cringing at the thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 The tiles are parallel to the wall and what I will do is the proper way by cutting a slot with me meuleuse d'angle and fitting the zinq into it. That way it will last as long as the house. I hope [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 A possible reason for not cutting a slot in the brickwork to receive a solin may be that, with the hollow terre cuite bricks commonly used here, the wall is weakened and water may get into the interior of the wall by way of the slot..Edit: The picture posted by Théière shows the slots cut into the motar joints rather than into the bricks themselves.The solin used by our builder over the last 12 years, for the joint between sloping roofs and adjacent vertical walls, consists of an expanded metal mesh strip, which is first screwed to the wall and then covered with cement render, joined to a wide lead strip to cover the actual joint.There has been no sign of leaking or deterioration of these joints over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now