small rip in lead porch roof

[familyguy1]

Hi all,

I'm after some advice for my small porch at the front of my 1940's house, it has a lead finish too it which must be original, its all fine apart from a couple of small rips which have happened over time.

As the whole roof does not need to be replaced, what does anyone suggest would be the best fix for this ?
hopefully these links work

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vmhtlk00ui9sdqz/2016-09-...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vf9d55fvvgm619e/2016-09-...

TIA

Paul

[familyguy1]

thanks for all the replies and explanations.

If I were to go down the bodge it route, given these rips/holes have been there for 7yrs + and the porch below has no leaks or flaking paint, I'm thinking something like the following might be worth a shot.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/geocel-trade-mate-roofer...

I know its bodging but like I say they've been there years.

(ready to be flamed.....)

[familyguy1]

4Q said:

I really detest bodgers and bodgers, there's no excuse unless you're in a fix, poor or a scumbag. Do it properly.

Err thanks for sharing your opinion, like you I'm not keen on bodging, but given alot of different factors (cash flow, work circumstances, family etc) the screwfix sealant might be a "solution".

[familyguy1]

Given its been like that for maybe 15+ yrs and I only found it due to a guttering issue. I might try the budge. Especially as there is no other sign of water leakage.

[familyguy1]

I also said that I didn't believe the whole roof needed to be replaced. But as others have since posted welding or repairing the lead will cause stresses and the rips will just happen again. So I'm exploring an alternative of the screwfix option as that puts no stress on the existing lead.

It's not ideal but given it will never be seen and the fact there are other pressing demands to our money and there has been no sign of water leaking or flaking paint. I might give it ago. If it's crap I've only wasted 7£ .

Thanks for all the constructive replies.

[familyguy1]

4Q said:

I really detest bodgers and bodgers, there's no excuse unless you're in a fix, poor or a scumbag. Do it properly.

Err thanks for sharing your opinion, like you I'm not keen on bodging, but given alot of different factors (cash flow, work circumstances, family etc) the screwfix sealant might be a "solution".