Due to the thin metal layers and its three layer construction, it is of no value to thieves, it can be recycled but would need to be delaminated first and the amount of recovered aluminum is low – it would be easier and more profitable to collect empty beer cans!

Lacomet has been successfully installed on a number of Churches, listed buildings, houses and commercial buildings to replace stolen lead. It has also been specified on may new-build projects, including a high profile Code for Sustainable Homes level 6 (Zero Carbon) social housing scheme.

Lacomet is produced using two layers of band coated (similar to powder coating) aluminium with a fibre mesh reinforcement layer in-between to provide strength.

Lacomet is available in 6 and 10 metre rolls and widths of 150, 250, 330, 400, 500, 600 and 1000mm.

The lifespan of Lacomet is a minimum of 50 years. It comes with a manufacturer’s 10 year guarantee. Test data available below.

Due to its light-weight, Lacomet does not have the same health and safety concerns as lead flashing, it is also non-toxic.

Lacomet is applied in the same way as lead flashing, it is easily bent, folded and cut but it does not stretch or sag like lead.

It out performs lead for resistance to fatigue in tests and has almost twice the tensile strength of Code 4 lead.

A free sample is available on request, please use the contact page to get in touch.

The sample will demonstrate the colour, feel and workability of the material. It is also useful to be able to show a sample to the architect, building control, police liaison officer and roofing contractor.