Materials
95
of Lead used in building is recycled.
100
Recyclable Material
About Lead
Lead is one of the oldest and most durable building materials and has been known to last for more than 500 years.
Today’s alternative materials can fail within 20 years – and because of the way they are manufactured and their need for early replacement – they have both a negative cost and environmental impact.
There is an established scrap Lead recovery network in the UK that ensures constant recycling. When compared to other products used as a substitute, Lead’s recovery rates are dramatically higher.
Lead
A Sustainable Choice
Lead is 100% recyclable time after time after time – and it never deteriorates, no matter how many times it is recycled, retaining all the natural qualities that attract architects and designers to it in the first place.
Recycling Lead uses less energy than the original smelting process that created it – a low melting point during the recycling process delivers impressive energy efficiencies making reclamation cost effective as well as environmentally desirable.
Lead
Lead Recycling
3 million tonnes of Lead are produced each year by recycling scrap Lead from roofing, pipes and batteries, in fact, in the western hemisphere, more Lead is produced by recycling than by mining, thus preserving precious resources.
Specifying Lead will also help keep other materials – some of which are difficult and expensive to recycle – from entering the ecosystem where they could easily end up in landfill.
Lead
Lead vs. Synthetic Materials
Studies by European research and development institutes show that synthetic materials developed as a potential alternative to lead have significant impacts on global warming during manufacture – and as we all know, climate change is one of the biggest threats to the world’s environment. Detailed scientific papers are fully available to substantiate these claims.
Zinc , Copper & Greencoat
Copper
Copper has earned its respect for a durable roofing and cladding material. Which, when laid corectly and vented can last up to 100 years. Copper is a great option when you are looking for a contemporary yet traditional look for your property. There are different ways of working and joining copper whether it be carried the traditional way or by using the more modern method of standing seam. Copper can be laid in long lengths which is great for when you do not have the margin to allow for steps in you roof.
Zinc , Copper & Greencoat
Zinc
Zinc roofs and cladding details can last up to 60 years and are becoming increasingly popular today because of its contemporary look. Zinc roofs are joined by battern roll or stading seam. Zinc comes in a number of different finishes to suit the look you are trying to achieve with your project
Zinc and Copper roofs are eco-friendly and 100% re-cyclable
Zinc , Copper & Greencoat
Greencoat
Greencoat PLX is a colour coated steel fitted in the same standing seam method as zinc and copper. Greencoat PLX offers a wide range of colours and looks fantastic when completed. Flat roofs Box gutters Fascades Pitched roofs Dormers Ornamental Cladding Wall cappings Flashings Roof trims