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 free flashing 101 – what workers need to know
Using a lead free alternative product for roof flashing lowers the cost and brings down building insurance premiums associated with lead flashing. Here are some things every worker should know…
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?…
Water Harvesting. Is Your Roof Safe To Collect Rain Water?
Rainwater collected from the roof can be used for a number of domestic uses such as toilet flushing, clothes washing, gardens, showering/bathing and even drinking and cooking. The more uses,…
WAKAFLEX, stands for peace of mind where others have tried and failed!
Over the last 12 months we have been called out to many construction sites where builders and roofers had problems with the non-lead flashings they’ve purchased and recently installed. Sometimes…
Eliminating Lead Exposure for Employees: Your Responsibilities
As a result of the obligations on employers to make the workplace safe for their employees, as well as specific duties in place in relation to lead exposure, more and…
Wakaflex vs Lead
There are many factors to consider when choosing what flashing solution you wish to install on your home to keep it watertight and looking it’s best. For generations lead flashing…
Wakaflex vs Lead
There are many factors to consider when choosing what flashing solution you wish to install on your home to keep it watertight and looking it’s best. For generations lead flashing…
Lead Free Flashing: Wakaflex VS Lead
There are many factors to consider when choosing what flashing solution you wish to install on your home to keep it watertight and looking it’s best. For generations lead flashing…