Building and roofing products
History doesn’t lie and hundreds of our historic buildings up and down the country and beyond have enjoyed the protection that lead sheet has provided to the very fabric of the building.
The same is true today making lead sheet the perfect choice of building material as it is extremely strong, malleable, easy to work with, has a multitude of uses and is virtually indestructible. As it is so ductile, it can be manufactured and formed into near endless possibilities and through its proven performance and longevity, lead is the foundation of a multitude of modern sustainable building products.
With over 260 years’ experience, Calder Lead provides a wide range of pre-prepared and custom built lead products; ensuring the perfect solution to your individual project requirements.
The benefits of lead
- Lead is environmentally friendly and has minimal impact on natural resources. It is the most recovered and recycled building material in use today; even its reclamation is energy efficient. Lead has the lowest carbon footprint of all soft metals and is up to 100% recyclable.
- Lead has a much longer and proven life-span than all man-made products and ages more beautifully than any inferior synthetic substitute.
- Lead is more economical than any man-made alternative – Over a 40-year period lead can be up to 50% cheaper than man-made flashing products and over 65 years it can be up to 75-80% cheaper.
- The proven life of lead sheet is hundreds of years, its longevity means that architects can safely use it in designs needing to comply with Euro code requirements for a 60-year design life.
- Calder are so confident of lead’s longevity that we offer a 50-year guarantee on our rolled lead sheets.
Want to learn more?
Speak to Claire Philliskirk
Commercial Director, Building Products
We’ve been working with Calder Lead for several years, and their commitment to quality and reliability has consistently exceeded our expectations.
Their products arrive on time, exactly as promised, and the level of customer service they provide is truly outstanding. Whenever we’ve needed support, their team has been responsive and proactive in finding solutions. Thanks to Calder Lead, our operations run more smoothly and efficiently. We’re grateful for the partnership and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable, trustworthy supplier.
Sarah Lackenby
Operations Director, QRS PrecisionLead sheet
Colour coated lead
Coated lead sheets use advanced UV stable polymer coating technology to deliver permanent colour matching that eliminates oxidation discolouration for the lifetime of your project.
Corrugated lead
Corrugated lead sheet uses precision-manufactured wave profiles to deliver perfect tile-matching installation.
Heritage lead
Heritage Lead uses revolutionary tin coating technology to deliver complete corrosion protection in just one installation, eliminating the endless cycle of roof repairs while maintaining heritage authenticity.
Sustainably sourced
All Calder products use only 100% recycled, locally sourced lead, ensuring that no waste material ever makes it to landfill.
Premium materials
Our milled lead surpasses industry standards for durability and performance, offering superior results compared to cast alternatives.
Unrivalled expertise
With over 250 years of manufacturing excellence behind us, we are the global leader in precision-engineered lead products.
End-To-End support
From optimising designs to solving complex engineering challenges, we work with you to achieve results that always exceed expectations.
Why choose Calder?
From the moment a project begins, we work closely with our partners to understand their unique challenges and needs. Whether optimising designs, reducing costs, or ensuring compliance with the strictest industry standards, we bring centuries of technical expertise and problem-solving ability to every project.
Trusted by global leaders across nuclear, healthcare, industrial, defence, and building sectors, we’ve built a reputation for delivering solutions that exceed expectations. When precision, quality, and collaboration matter most, Calder Lead is the name clients return to, time and time again.