Llandrindod Wells Church Lead Alternative Replacement

The church in Llandrindod Wells, Powys
The church in Llandrindod Wells, Powys
The church had had its lead elevations stolen
The church had had its lead elevations stolen
The metal theft was clear in several places
The metal theft was clear in several places
And the roof was consequently falling into disrepair
And the roof was consequently falling into disrepair
And problems becoming apparent everywhere
And problems becoming apparent everywhere
The lead work had been stripped along nearly every elevation
The lead work had been stripped along nearly every elevation
The start of the 20 year lead alternative system
The start of the 20 year lead alternative system
Work was begun on all elevations
Work was begun on all elevations
And the first stages applied
And the first stages applied
The polymer undercoat coped with the steep pitches without issue
The polymer undercoat coped with the steep pitches without issue
The overcoated elevations mimic the look of lead jointlessly and seamlessly
The overcoated elevations mimic the look of lead jointlessly and seamlessly
Providing the church a high spec but traditional looking edge
Providing the church a high spec but traditional looking edge
And elevations that are now theftproof
And elevations that are now theftproof

This historic church in the Powys town of Landrindod Wells had had a significant amount of lead work stolen, including lead elevations and trim from all over the roof. 

The owners' search for a theft proof alternative to lead, which would save both expense and inconvenience led them to look at the polymer roofing system, which accurately mimics the traditional look of lead but is valueless to metal thieves. They were also keen to use a local installer for the work, which is where we came in.

The very steep pitch was no problem for the ultra versatile polymer system. We were able to install a 20 year lead alternative system on the church roof which is fully theft resistant and also fully in keeping with the historic beauty of Llandrindod Wells. 

If you are considering an alternative for stolen lead for your roof, we can honestly say we have never come across a better substitute. The polymer system is often known as "liquid lead" for its accuracy in mimicking the look and versatility of lead.

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