450mm wide code 4 lead should be used turned back at the edges.
How to build a lead roof valley.
Installation procedures differ depending on the roof type and materials used.
If you begin with accurate as built measurements and use a construction calculator to do the math you can cut all of the rafters for most roofs on the ground in just one shot.
In these circumstances it may be possible to just leave the existing valley base in place and replace only the cement.
Framing a complex roof is one of the trickiest parts of home building.
A roof valley is basically a gutter set between two meeting pitched roofs.
This should be laid in two 1500mm lengths with a third length at the top.
To replace a 4metre long zinc or swept valley on a slated or tiled roof with a nice new lead one.
The overlaps should be 150mm minimum and the only fixings should be a few copper nails under the overlaps.
Roof valleys are a frequent source of leaks in older houses.
Preformed grp valleys in many ways the roof construction for a pre formed grp valley is the same as that for a lead lined valley.
There are occasions when a roof valley is in good condition but the cement holding the tiles in place has washed out or crumbled.
Iko recommends that you install architectural shingles with the open valley method for the best roof performance.
Some grp valleys are sufficiently robust to enable them to be laid directly over the rafters rather than being supported on valley boards.
This roof valley is a perfect example.
But it doesn t have to be.
This recommendation includes iko s premium shingles.
Check the entire roof valley carefully to locate the source of these problems.
When deciding how to shingle a roof valley you will need to consider your materials the climate and the desired look of the roof.
We will look here at the basic installation of an open lead lined roof valley.