Midland Code 4
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Code 4 cast lead flashing: the UK's most widely used lead code
Midland Code 4 cast lead flashing is the most commonly specified lead code in UK construction, produced at 1.80mm thickness with a nominal weight of 20.4 kg/m². Machine cast by Midland Lead from 100% recycled raw materials, it is BBA certified (Certificate No. 86/1764) and CE marked to EN14783. Fully malleable for easy working on site; it is 100% recyclable, typically lasts over 100 years, and is approved for use by the NHBC. Individual pieces must not exceed 1.5 metres in length to prevent thermal movement issues.
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Frequently asked questions about Midland Code 4 lead flashing
Code 4 is the most widely used lead code in UK roofing. Here are the answers to the questions we get asked most often.
View All FAQsMidland Code 4 cast lead flashing measures 1.80mm in nominal thickness, with a nominal weight of 20.4 kg/m², making it the standard choice for most domestic and commercial roofing applications.
Code 4 is suitable for dormers, chimney flashings, apron and cover flashings, bay tops and canopies, hip and ridge flashing, soakers, pitched valley gutters and vertical cladding.
Yes. Midland Code 4 cast lead flashing holds BBA Certificate No. 86/1764, is CE marked to EN14783, and is approved for use by the NHBC and accepted by building control authorities across the UK.
Individual Code 4 flashing pieces must not exceed 1.5 metres in length. Regular spaced expansion joints are required to allow for thermal movement caused by temperature fluctuations.
Yes. Midland Code 4 is manufactured from 100% recycled raw materials and is itself fully recyclable at the end of its service life, which typically exceeds 100 years.
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