Midland Code 5
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Midland Code 5 machine-cast lead flashing: built to perform for over a century
Midland Code 5 cast lead flashing is a 2.24mm thick, machine-cast lead sheet, produced by Midland Lead from 100% recycled raw materials and certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA Certificate No. 86/1764).
At 25kg/m², it delivers reliable strength and full malleability across a wide range of demanding roofing applications, including flat roofing, pitched roofs, chimney flashings, parapet gutters, dormers, hip and ridge flashing, vertical cladding, bay tops and canopies. It carries the CE mark EN14783, is approved for use by the NHBC, and typically lasts well over 100 years.
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Got a question about Midland Code 5 lead flashing? Find the answers below.
Code 5 is one of the most versatile codes in the Midland Lead range. Here are the most common questions from roofers and contractors.
View All FAQsMidland Code 5 cast lead is 2.24mm thick with a nominal weight of 25kg/m². It is machine cast from 100% recycled lead and certified to BBA Certificate No. 86/1764.
Code 5 is suitable for flat roofing, pitched roofs, chimney flashings, hip and ridge flashing, parapet gutters, box and tapered valley gutters, bay tops, canopies, apron and cover flashings, vertical cladding, and dormers.
Individual Code 5 flashing pieces must not exceed one metre in length. Regularly spaced expansion joints are required to manage thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature fluctuations.
Yes. On flat roofs up to 10 degrees pitch, the maximum joint spacing with the fall must not exceed 600mm, and the maximum distance between drips must not exceed 2 metres with Code 5 cast lead.
Midland Code 5 is manufactured from 100% recycled raw materials and is fully recyclable at the end of life. It carries a BRE Green Guide A or A+ rating, making it one of the more environmentally responsible roofing material options available.
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