Lead Cover Flashing & Flue Slate Replacement – Haversham, Milton Keynes
A Quality Construction project in Haversham, Milton Keynes: Lead Cover Flashing & Flue Slate Replacement – Haversham, Milton Keynes. The defective lead weathering was replaced with a clean, durable new detail.
Background
Starting point
The customer wanted a reliable, properly finished solution at the property in Haversham, Milton Keynes. The starting point was old torn leadwork around a roof/flue detail. The priority was to correct the issue properly and leave a durable, professional finish.
Existing condition
Old torn leadwork around a roof/flue detail. The existing construction and surrounding details were assessed so the scope could focus on the areas genuinely requiring attention.
Challenges
"The main consideration was integrating the new work correctly with the existing property while maintaining weathering, finish and build quality. No unusual additional challenge is recorded for this historic project. Additional project context: This small leadwork visit became a strong example of the value of a multi-trade service. The customer subsequently asked QC to price wider landscaping and property work and awarded approximately £30,000 + VAT of further work."
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Completed
Delivery
What we did
- Installed new lead cover flashing, patinated the lead twice and sealed with flexible lead sealant.
- Replaced the torn flue detail with a new lead slate.
Programme
Work stages
Access & inspection
Set up safe access and inspect the existing masonry/roof detail to confirm the areas requiring renewal. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the access & inspection stage.
Removal & preparation
Remove defective mortar, leadwork or surrounding covering as necessary and clean the surfaces ready for the new detail. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the removal & preparation stage.
Installation / repair
Form and install the new lead, mortar, valley or ridge detail using the appropriate method for the existing roof. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the installation / repair stage.
Finishing
Point/seal/patinate or reinstate adjoining roof materials as required. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the finishing stage.
Completion check
Inspect the finished weathering detail and photograph the completed work. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the completion check stage.
Specification
Products & materials
Lead Sheet
Selected for durable traditional weathering at roof junctions, abutments, valleys, chimneys or outlets
Roofing Slates
Selected to provide a durable pitched-roof finish appropriate to the property and roof pitch
On site
Problems solved
Issue
The main consideration was integrating the new work correctly with the existing property while maintaining weathering, finish and build quality. No unusual additional challenge is recorded for this historic project.
How we fixed it
Quality Construction recommended a targeted, properly prepared installation rather than a temporary cosmetic repair. The agreed approach was to installed new lead cover flashing, patinated the lead twice and sealed with flexible lead sealant. Replaced the torn flue detail with a new lead slate. with attention to preparation, detailing and long-term performance.
Outcome
The defective lead weathering was replaced with a clean, durable new detail.
Standards
Planning, quality & handover
Quality control
Quality checks focused on preparation, alignment, weathering/detailing, fixings and the finished appearance relevant to this lead cover flashing & flue slate replacement – haversham, milton keynes. Photographs should be used to evidence visible and hidden-stage workmanship where available.
Project management
The works were organised around a planned sequence and completed over Half a day. Materials, access and individual work stages were coordinated so the project could progress efficiently with minimal unnecessary disruption.
Outcome
The result
The defective lead weathering was replaced with a clean, durable new detail.
