- Softness and ductility allow easy forming of sheet lead to suit all roof profiles
- Its weight ensures that it stays in place even in strong winds
- The density of sheet lead makes it ideal for sound attenuation applications as well as a barrier to low level radiation such as in x-ray rooms
- It is manufactured by either milling (rolling) from cast slabs or direct method (DM) casting from molten metal into a continuous sheet form
- Application of flashing - particularly on roof applications around penetrations and gables on buildings
Roofing/Flashing – Protects joints and penetrations from water damage, handles temperature fluctuations, prevents cracks, and outlasts other materials
Radiation Shielding – Can be used to create lead lined walls and leaded glass, reducing healthcare workers’ exposure to harmful radiation
Waterproofing – Creates an impermeable barrier against groundwater for underground storage facilities, parking garages, tunnels and other construction work
Soundproofing – Absorbs and dampens sound waves that otherwise cause stress and permanent hearing loss for people nearby