Traditional materials first
Historic roofs should be assessed for reusable slate, appropriate lead details, breathable mortar and the effect of any modern repair materials.
Heritage roofing service
Heritage leadwork for historic buildings, including lead roof repairs, flashings, valleys and traditional detailing.
Leadwork for Heritage Buildings belong to the heritage roofing pillar and prioritise building fabric, weatherproofing and sympathetic repair methods.
The page links back to the heritage hub and across to surveys, slate roofing, leadwork and relevant Scottish location pages.
Historic roofs should be assessed for reusable slate, appropriate lead details, breathable mortar and the effect of any modern repair materials.
A heritage survey records visible defects, weathering, access risks and priority repairs so the scope is clear before work begins.