Is Lead Flashing Safe to Use? 10 Pros and Cons
What materials were used in the construction of your home? You may be surprised to hear that lead may be sitting on your roof, even though lead is toxic and…
Why has there been a shift to using lead free products on roofs?
Lead free roofs and flashing are more in demand than ever in the building and construction industry, where there’s been a worldwide shift to their use. Health and safety issues…
Lead flashing not so flash
Lead is a dangerous substance. Discuss. Actually, let’s not discuss. Because all the evidence clearly shows that lead is a very, very dangerous product. So why is it still such…
Lead Prices Are Going Up. Time To Make The Switch.
With the price of lead increasing in 2017, and massive savings across the Wakaflex range, have you ever considered trying the lead free alternative flashing? Always used lead flashing?…
Did you know? The cost of lead has increased up to 15% in February 2017.
There has never been a better time to switch, and enjoy the benefits of lead free. Wakaflex is quicker, easier, lighter and safer to use than lead. And until 30/04/2017,…
How to Install Lead Flashings on Your Roof
Using lead flashings to keep your home dry. Lead flashings have been around a very long time and is still surprisingly widely used across Australia, despite the difficulty in handling…
The use of 15kg lead roof flashing in Victoria continues. What is the VBA doing to stop it?
The use of 15kg lead roof flashing in Victoria continues. What is the VBA doing to stop it? The wide spread issue of VIC plumbers using 15kg lead as an…
Do It Yourself Lead Safe Test Kits
By now you should be familiar with the fact that even low levels of lead can be harmful. The simple and easy to use test kits from The Lead Group are…
Lead poisoning around the home
Lead can be commonly found around the house. However, it can be a hazard if the body is exposed to it by swallowing or inhaling fumes or dust. Sources of…