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Leadax Original - Lead Substitute/ Replacement

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Leadax Original

Cromar Building Products Variant:
Third party certifications:
  • BBA Agrément Certificate

    BBA Agrément Certificate

    Certificate type

The Leadax Original and the Leadax Easy FA is the first lead substitute in the world that looks like lead, dresses like lead and is as malleable and pliable as lead. Non red list product.

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07957 245545 Website

Application

All roof and wall applications including detail work.

Description

Cromar Leadax: Revolutionising Lead Replacement


Since its debut in 2018, Leadax Original has set a new standard in the building industry by offering a lead replacement that matches the aesthetic appeal of traditional lead while surpassing it in functionality and safety. Building on this legacy, Leadax represents the next generation of lead replacements, designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction with unparalleled ease and efficiency.


**Leadax Easy FA** stands out with its fully self-adhesive properties, eliminating the need for additional adhesives or complicated installation procedures. This innovative product offers significant advantages over traditional lead, delivering not only superior performance but also enhanced safety and environmental benefits.


Key Features and Benefits:


**Fully Self-Adhesive**: Leadax Easy FA comes with a full-adhesive backing, simplifying installation. The product can be applied directly by hand and requires only a light press with a roller, streamlining the process and saving valuable time on site.


**Lightweight and User-Friendly**: Unlike heavy and cumbersome lead sheets, Leadax is remarkably light and easy to handle. Its design ensures that even in difficult applications, the product can be positioned and secured effortlessly, reducing labour and installation costs.


**Exceptional Strength and Durability**: Despite its thin profile, Leadax boasts extraordinary strength. It provides robust protection against weather and environmental factors, ensuring longevity and reliability in the most demanding conditions.


**Security Benefits**: With no scrap value, Leadax significantly reduces the risk of theft—a common issue with traditional lead. This feature offers peace of mind and added security for property owners and contractors alike.


**Weather Resistant**: Engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions, Leadax ensures lasting performance. Its durability makes it a reliable choice for a wide range of applications, from roofing to cladding and beyond.


**Environmentally Friendly**: Leadax is designed with sustainability in mind. It contains no harmful substances and aligns with principles of a circular economy, making it a responsible choice for eco-conscious builders and developers.


**Certified Quality**: The product is BBA certified, affirming its compliance with high standards of quality and performance. Additionally, Leadax' innovative design was recognised at the Building Innovations Awards 2023, where it won the "Best Materials Innovation" category.


Leadax is more than just a lead replacement; it’s a ground-breaking solution that redefines ease of use, safety, and sustainability in the building industry. By choosing Leadax, you’re not only opting for superior technology but also contributing to a more sustainable future.


Experience the evolution in lead replacement with Leadax – the ultimate choice for modern construction.

General information

Color

Grey

Finish

Embossed

Material

Polyvinyl butyral (PVB)

Shape

Other

Rectangle

Guidance for specification option:

Supplied in rolls.

Length

6000 mm

5000 mm

Width

200 mm

280 mm

370 mm

150 mm

250 mm

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Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Other

Uniclass

Pr_35_90_30_72 Recycled plastics flashingsPrimary

CAWS

H71/470 Flashings

H32/120 Plastics

Specification data - Recycled plastics flashings

Third party certification

Agrément certified; certificate 17/5466.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Item

Leadax Original.

Width (minimum)

150 mm.

200 mm.

250 mm.

300 mm.

400 mm.

450 mm.

600 mm.

1000 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

6 m-long rolls.

Thickness (minimum)

3 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Weight: 3.85 kg/m².

Fixing

Nailing, strap bar, Leadax sealant.

Guidance for specification option:

As required.

Leadax high-tack sealant is a high performance, strong adhesive sealant with an MS polymer base and a very high initial adhesion. It forms a durable bond to tiles, slates, mortar, and brickwork. Suitable for Leadax Original and Leadax Easy SA overlaps.

Colour

Grey.

Guidance for specification option:

Lead grey as standard.

Available in black, roof tile red and other colours on request.

Accessories

None.

Fixing clips.

Guidance for specification option:

For use with above ground masonry, allows attachment of Leadax into masonry joints quickly and easily. Also suitable for use with lead.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

Netherlands

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

0 kg CO₂ eq/unit

Recyclability

Yes

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

90 %

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA-Leadax-certificate

Literature

Leadax-Easy-Leaflet-online

Leadax-Easy-Leaflet-online

Leadax Sealant Datasheet

Leadax Sealant Datasheet

Leadax Usage Instructions

Leadax Usage Instructions

Embracing the Future

Embracing the Future