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Lead mate Vs sealant

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Hello, 

I had a bad leak behind some roof flashing because the mortar broke away. It's a plastic flashing rather than lead and I replaced the mortar with sealant to last the winter. 
I hope to replace it with everflex leadmate but wondered if this works on plastic flashing aswell as lead? Is it more adhesive than standard general sealant? 

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  • Grenage
    Grenage Posts: 3,193 Forumite
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    I think leadmate is a neutral cure silicone specifically designed for stuff like lead; I would not be keen to use standard sealant.
  • tony3619
    tony3619 Posts: 410 Forumite
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    Grenage said:
    I think leadmate is a neutral cure silicone specifically designed for stuff like lead; I would not be keen to use standard sealant.
    Do you know if it can be used on plastic flashing lead alternatives?
  • Grenage
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    That I do not; but it will probably state the compatible materials on the manufacturer's website.
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