The construction industry relies on companies who know their product inside-out and can supply it where and when it’s needed. At Midland Lead, we’re proud to have supplied to the construction industry for decades, building strong relationships with independent and national merchants and contractors.
We’ve supplied well over 600,000 tonnes of lead for construction use on buildings throughout the world! Let’s explore why the construction industry relies on lead...
Lead roofs last and last. If lead is properly treated and correctly installed, the BBA states that our machine cast lead has an ultimate life in excess of 60 years
It’s a 100% recyclable material. And, at Midland Lead we only produce using 100% recycled lead.
Lead is an impervious barrier. Nothing can get through. The weight of lead also prevents roofs from lifting in windy conditions.
Lead is the ultimate malleable metal. Expert roofers can craft it into complex shapes and even bend it around pipes.
Lead has been used on roofs for centuries – so choosing lead today retains the character and history of heritage buildings
Although often associated with traditional buildings, lead is prized for its elegance and style in contemporary buildings too.
“People do business with people and we hit if off right from the start with Midland Lead. The factory tour was a real eye opener for me and I appreciated the attention to detail that Midland Lead carried out in all of their manufacturing processes. Not only is the product high quality and exactly what we specified, the customer service was excellent from start to finish”
The LCA (Lead Contractors Association) is an independent organisation that endorses quality standards within the lead workers industry. Midland Lead is a proud associate member of LCA, and we’re delighted to sponsor the coveted Murdoch Awards, which celebrate the highest craftmanship in lead roofing.
We’ve been making machine cast lead here in the East Midlands for over 40 years. And we make it to exacting specifications:
certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) – Certificate No: 86/1764
It has CE mark EN14783 showing that it is a fully supported metal product to be used for roof coverings and for wall claddings or linings.
We only use 100% recycled lead from trusted sources
We offer a 60 year warranty on our product
We supply free lead to colleges and Roofing Training Groups around the UK. Not just because it gives us a warm fuzzy feeling to help out! But because we want to play our part in addressing the skills shortage in construction, and training the next generation of skilled roofers. Students are able to get hands-on with lead at our manufacturing site in Derbyshire, and learn why it’s a durable, sustainable building material.
Our machine cast lead is available in thickness codes 1 (0.45mm) – 8 (3.55mm). Take a look at our weight chart for more information.
The most common lengths we supply for machine cast lead are 3m and 6m, with requests for widths ranging from 150mm – 450mm. But you can talk to us about your specific requirements. On codes 3 and 4 we can offer lengths up to 12m and widths from 150mm right up to 1400mm.
We’ve been working with builders’ merchants, roofing contractors, plumbers, project managers, architects and specifiers for over 40 years. We understand the complexity of construction plans and the time and delivery penalties you’re likely to be working under. That’s why we make it our business to understand your material requirements, sequencing of deliveries and any on-site handling or storing restrictions. Our philosophy is ‘Right first time, every time’, so you can rely on us to deliver the products you need when you need them.
Contact us or call us on +44 1283 224555 and we’ll be happy to advise on your specific requirements.
Bridge Buildings is one of the most important and imposing properties in the market town of Barnstaple.
This is a landmark project in Glasgow and one of the last remaining Victorian tenement building in the Gorbals.
The recent refurbishment of 1-2 Grosvenor Crescent, in West London's sought-after Belgravia district
Renowned property expert, writer and TV presenter Sarah Beeny approached Midland Lead when she began improvement work on a South London property.
