The BLM product range includes a range of fixings designed for use with Lead Sheet.
Permastrip and Copper Strip
Permastrip is manufactured from stainless steel and supplied in coils, as is Copper Strip, which is cut to length on site to form clips to suit the application.
Copper Strip and Permastrip are used to prevent wind lift of the free edges of Lead Sheet and flashings in exposed areas.
Permastrip & Copper Strip should be cut to length to form clips to suit the application.
Clips may be cut with tin snips and crimped round the Lead Sheet with seaming pliers.
Clips should be fitted to the substrate as near to the clipped edge of the Lead Sheet as possible.
Allow for 6mm of expansion on laps when fixing clips
BLM Copper Nails are 25mm annular ring shank copper clout nails.
Recommended by LSA for fixing Lead Sheet to a substrate.
Lead Sheet should be fixed in accordance to guidelines set out in the LSTA's Rolled Lead Sheet Manual.
Over fixing can cause premature failure.
Available in 1 kg boxes
Lead Dot Sets
Several types of intermediate fixings are available for Lead Sheet applications but none are more decorative than Lead Dot Sets.
The Lead Dot Set is mainly used to fix vertical cladding.
Decorative intermediate fixings for Lead Sheet applications
The Lead Dot Set is mainly used to fix vertical cladding.
Care must be taken to ensure fixings are fitted correctly and do not restrict the thermal movement of the Lead Sheet.
Packaging: Available in packs containing 20 sets. Each set comprises: Lead Dome; Brass Cup Washer; Nylon Washer and 25mm Stainless Steel Screw
Lead Motifs
Available in various sizes, they make an attractive feature of Lead hopper heads and angular downpipes.
Lead motifs are an increasingly popular finish. Available in various sizes, they make an attractive feature of Lead hopper heads and angular downpipes.
Product Data Sheets for Copper Strip & Permastrip and Lead Dot Sets providing handling, use and storage advice can be found on the downloads below