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Patch a crack on lead valley

  • 05-04-2020 2:53pm
    #1
    Triboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 804 ✭✭✭


    Whats the best to patch a crack about an inch and anhalf long on the lead valley? See a few options online and was thinking of the Tec7 roof .
    The crack is about half way up the roof so maybe 9-10 feet from gutter line.


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  • #2
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    yeah you could try that and then tape over it as extra measure...


  • #3
    Triboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 804 ✭✭✭Triboro


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    yeah you could try that and then tape over it as extra measure...

    Yeah remember seeing rolls of tape also while looking it up.


  • #4
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    yeah you could try that and then tape over it as extra measure...

    What tape would you suggest? I've a tiny 1cm crack to seal myself. I'll get the tec7 but I really only need small patch of tape so don't want to buy a massive roll!


  • #5
    listermint
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    Ryath wrote: »
    What tape would you suggest? I've a tiny 1cm crack to seal myself. I'll get the tec7 but I really only need small patch of tape so don't want to buy a massive roll!

    genuinely you could use silver duct tape. just to cover a decent Tech 7 job.

    Depends how visible the area is.


  • #6
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    There is a specific lead sealants available, Everflex makes one but I am sure there are others.


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  • #7
    Roadtoad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭Roadtoad


    Do a crash course in lead soldering and fill it in. That way its your grandchildren's problem. Or hire someone who can, like an older plumber.


  • #8
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭Ryath


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    There is a specific lead sealants available, Everflex makes one but I am sure there are others.
    Might take a chance on this then.

    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-LEAD-Lead-Mate-Sealant/dp/B0012XARKW&ved=2ahUKEwj95eqG4tPoAhX5QRUIHQR4CGwQFjACegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw2UgQkfYnI_GqOg4HTIGwkA


  • #9
    CJhaughey
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    Give the lead a nice key with some 80 grit sandpaper to help the sealant grip.


  • #10
    Triboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 804 ✭✭✭Triboro


    listermint wrote: »
    genuinely you could use silver duct tape. just to cover a decent Tech 7 job.

    Depends how visible the area is.

    Decent job as in prepping and finishing?
    Forgot to look what colour the Tec7 is, black I presume!


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