LACOMET® FL aluminium sheet lead alternative

lacomet aluminium sheet lead alternative

LACOMET® FL is modern, especially developed for construction, universally applicable, extremely lightweight, durable and environmentally reliable.

The product

LACOMET® FL is an aluminium based sheet lead alternative. This new innovative product consists of two coil coated, corrosion-resistant, unalloyed layers of aluminium with an inlay of fibre strengthened composite. LACOMET® FL can be used for almost every conceivable sort of water-proofing lead covering for new buildings, renovation work and lead replacement.

    Identifying properties

  • Lead-free
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • Recyclable
  • Pliable
  • Low expansion coefficient
  • Temperature-resistant
  • Very light-weight
  • Durable
  • Thin
  • Retains shape
  • UV resistant
  • Matt grey colour

    Application possibilities

  • Lead flashings & copings
  • Bow and Bay windows
  • Stepped & corner flashings
  • Soakers
  • Window and door joints
  • Lintel joints
  • Chimney connection features
  • Cavity tray flashings
  • Apron flashings
  • Ridge flashings
  • Saddles
  • Secret gutter flashings
  • Abutment flashings
  • Valley trough flashings

LACOMET® FL is suitable to use as a pre-fabricated component.

lacomet aluminium sheet lead alternative

Technical information

LACOMET® FL Aluminium sheet lead is developed by Coil Coating Laminates B.V. This material is related to the in the aircraft industry used material GLARE®. The specific material characteristic makes LACOMET® FL an excellent alternative for conventional sheet lead. LACOMET® FL is approved by the Dutch test institute BDA B.V.

lacomet technical properties

Characteristic to the processing of LACOMET® FL is that the product:

  • Is easily cut to size with a Stanley knife, scissors or tin snips.
  • Can be fixed in lengths of 3 to 4 metres or more.
  • Can be used for large widths.
  • Has a low sagging and collapse factor.
  • Can be fixed with butyl tape, LACOMET® butyl tape or LACOMET® mastic.
  • Can be hammered but not hammered out.
  • Can be processed easily at low temperatures (to -20 ºC).
  • Can be supplied prefab to the workplace.
  • Is easily painted over.

Reports

BDA nr. 06-G-0215 relating to the processing of LACOMET® FL, the combination possibilities with roofing systems, the resistance to thermal shock, how waterproof the features / joints are.

Fixing / Installation

Guidelines and instructions on fixing and installing the LACOMET® FL aluminium sheet lead are available on request.