I had no idea lead was ever used as roofing material, or that it is so valuable. A common problem around here is copper theft. People steal the coils from air conditioners, and strip water pipes and electrical wire.
I had no idea lead was ever used as roofing material, or that it is so valuable. A common problem around here is copper theft. People steal the coils from air conditioners, and strip water pipes and electrical wire.
Copper! Of course. I had heard that too. It's a big racket when renters get evicted. I know of cases where they strip the whole place down.
This was a big surprise to me about lead. I think even more so that it would be used as a roofing material.
Especially since lead is so incredibly heavy. Not that any other roofing materials are lightweight... but I've removed lead sheets from hospital exam room walls. I can't imagine carrying it up onto a roof!