Lead Flashing Half-Round Brick Parapet Wall Roof Repair
Everyday Roofing completed this lead flashing roof repair in Portsmouth to a brick parapet wall with half-round capping detail. The roof area needed careful repair work where the pitched roof met the parapet wall.
This section of roof had several vulnerable junctions. Over time, old mortar, tired leadwork and exposed roof details can allow water to enter. Therefore, our team repaired the weathering detail and improved protection around the wall.
First, we prepared the roof area around the parapet. Then, we installed new lead flashing and formed the detail around the brickwork and tiles. As a result, the roof now has a much stronger barrier against rainwater.
Work Completed
The project included:
- Inspection of the roof and parapet wall junction
- Removal of loose or failed materials
- Preparation of the roof area beside the wall
- Installation of new lead flashing
- Leadwork dressed around the parapet wall detail
- Weatherproofing around the half-round capping tiles
- Tile repairs and local roof detailing where required
- Final checks to ensure rainwater sheds away correctly
- Site tidy-up after completion
- About the Half-Round Parapet Wall Detail
This roof includes a brick parapet wall with a rounded capping detail. These rounded capping tiles help protect the top of the wall. They also create a traditional finish on older properties.
However, the roof junction below still needs proper weatherproofing. Rainwater can run down the roof and collect where the wall meets the tiles. Because of this, lead flashing plays an important role.
Lead works well on this type of repair because it can be shaped around uneven surfaces. It also suits older roofs, clay tiles and brick parapet details.
Why This Roof Repair Was Needed
Parapet wall junctions often become leak points. Mortar can crack, tiles can move, and old lead can split or lift. As a result, water may track into the roof space or external wall.
On this project, we repaired the vulnerable junction beside the brick parapet. We also improved the lead flashing detail to help guide water away from the roof and wall.
This type of repair can help prevent further damage. It can also extend the life of the surrounding roof area without replacing the whole roof.
Lead Flashing and Weatherproofing
Good lead flashing must do more than cover a joint. It needs correct shaping, fixing and dressing. Therefore, our team formed the leadwork to suit the roof pitch, wall line and capping detail.
The new flashing now helps direct rainwater away from the wall. In addition, it protects the roof edge and reduces the risk of water ingress.
This project is a good example of specialist lead flashing in Portsmouth on an older property.
Finished Result
The finished repair gives the roof a neat and durable weatherproof detail. The lead flashing now protects the junction between the tiled roof and brick parapet wall.
Meanwhile, the half-round capping detail keeps the traditional look of the property. As a result, the repair improves performance without taking away the roof’s character.
For leaks, damaged flashing or slipped tiles, Everyday Roofing also provides roof repairs in Portsmouth.
Client Testimonial
“Everyday Roofing repaired the lead flashing around our parapet wall and did a very tidy job. The team explained the issue clearly and showed us how the new leadwork would protect the roof. We were very pleased with the finish.”