{"id":4974,"date":"2019-05-24T13:40:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T12:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/expansion-joint\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T07:55:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T07:55:41","slug":"expansion-joint","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/expansion-joint\/","title":{"rendered":"Expansion Joint"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Expansion Joint<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"125\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"123\">What Are Lead Expansion Joints?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"359\">They are flexible sections of lead sheeting that allow for natural movement in a roof. Because lead expands and contracts with temperature changes, these joints help prevent cracking, buckling, and leaks over time.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"395\"><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"393\">Why Are They Important?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"685\">\n<li data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"489\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"419\">Prevents Cracking<\/strong> \u2013 Without expansion joints, lead can crack due to thermal movement.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"590\"><strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"513\">Stops Water Leaks<\/strong> \u2013 Cracked lead can let water in, causing damage to the roof and structure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"685\"><strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"614\">Extends Roof Life<\/strong> \u2013 Helps the leadwork last longer by reducing stress on the material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"718\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"716\">Where Are They Used?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"976\">\n<li data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"741\">Large Lead Roofs<\/strong> \u2013 On long stretches of lead to allow movement.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"877\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"810\">Lead Flashing<\/strong> \u2013 Around chimneys, valleys, and junctions where movement occurs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"976\"><strong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"902\">Gutters &amp; Parapets<\/strong> \u2013 In places where water and temperature changes put stress on the lead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1418\">Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1695\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Using lead expansion joints is essential for any roofer or leadworker handling large lead surfaces. They prevent damage, leaks, and costly repairs down the line. By allowing natural expansion and contraction, they keep the roof looking great and performing well for decades.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1695\" data-is-last-node=\"\">To find more lead and lead sundries go <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/roofing-supplies\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a better look on our lead shop <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.theleadlads.co.uk\/?_gl=1%2A1sq4l9w%2A_ga%2ANzYxNDg2NTcwLjE3MzkzNjg3ODE.%2A_ga_4D2RXJPRK2%2AMTczOTM2ODc4MS4xLjAuMTczOTM2ODc4MS4wLjAuMA..\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Sold by the metre | Price stated is for 1 metre (l) of expansion joint 400mm (w)<\/li>\n<li>lead expansion joint is used to allow expansion and contraction of rolled lead sheet where mechanical steps are not practical.<\/li>\n<li>Often used in lead lined gutters.<\/li>\n<li>Should be welded into position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":26392,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1087,606],"product_tag":[638,1949,1950,1951],"class_list":{"0":"post-4974","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-lead-lead-sundries","7":"product_cat-lead-ancillary-products","8":"product_tag-lead","9":"product_tag-lead-expansion","10":"product_tag-lead-expansion-joint","11":"product_tag-lead-jointing","12":"product_shipping_class-pan-tiles","14":"first","15":"onbackorder","16":"taxable","17":"shipping-taxable","18":"purchasable","19":"product-type-simple"},"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"onbackorder","bundle_stock_quantity":0.40000000000000002,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Expansion Joint | The Reclaimed Company \u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Expansion Joint is for jointing lead to allow for expansion and contraction. 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