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Lead Staining on roof tiles

bofs · 2005-09-27 08:42:55

I am currently buying a new house and it is approaching snag list time, There is lead stains from the flashing around the chimney, and causing white residue to run down the tiles. My question is: Is there a treatment that can be got for the lead, can the tiles be cleaned Is it appropiate to add this item to the snag list.…

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27-09-2005 9:42am

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bofs

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I am currently buying a new house and it is approaching snag list time,
There is lead stains from the flashing around the chimney, and causing white residue to run down the tiles.
My question is: Is there a treatment that can be got for the lead,
can the tiles be cleaned
Is it appropiate to add this item to the snag list.
Thank in advance
BOFS

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#2 27-09-2005 10:29am
patrido

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i think it should be snaggable... the lead should have been treated with patination oil, and if it's staining already it sounds like that hasn't been done. don't know if it can be cleaned.

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#3 27-09-2005 10:48pm
borris the bad

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Brake fluid is the answer you are looking for.It brings the leadwork up like new.
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#4 27-09-2005 10:52pm
borris the bad

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ps .
If a pressure washer dosent clean the tiles let me know
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