Question of the month

Why is lead installed at interior drains on flat roofs?

I asked this same question a few years back. It's for BUR type roofing systems its a flashing of sorts to transition threw the sump to drain "target" forming a compression fit when drain ring is properly install.

Drain is a very critical point of the roof.No matter how good the roofer the felt always ends up being sliced to fit the slump.Putting a sheet of lead ensures that water won't penetrate through the slices. Another question to ponder.If and when this recession ends do you guys think that there will be a bigger shortage of experienced roofers than before the recession?I've met some laid off roofers who now have either found other trades or feel too out of shape to get back on the roofs.

can we get a new question of the month? Its June now.

We are a small outfit in Northern Virginia that installs mostly low slope asphalt systems. I've always wondered what the "green" folks would say about all the run off from large roof systems that passes over the lead in asphalt roof systems! I would love to come up with a replacement for lead flashing in drains that would "save the world!"

Al Gores Fat Arse would be a great replacement. B) ;) ;) B)