Leading the way for sustainable solar panel installations
As the UK transitions to a greener future, new policies are transforming the construction landscape. From 2027, all new-build homes in England will need to include solar panels, as part of updated building regulations which aim to reduce emissions and energy bills. This shift reflects important environmental progress – and also raises questions about installation best practice to ensure solar panel arrays last the distance.
Weatherproof lead flashing for solar panels
When installing solar panels, flashing is essential to weatherproof the area where the panels meet the roof surface. Synthetic alternatives can be used, but they come with a known risk: wind uplift. Over time, lighter synthetic flashings can loosen or shift. This compromises the integrity of both roof and solar panels, leading to potential roof leaks and reducing the system’s lifespan.
So why is lead a good alternative? We’re glad you asked 
Lead is naturally heavier, more flexible, and extremely durable – qualities that make it ideal for roofing applications. It sits flush, resists uplift, and lasts for decades. With unpredictable weather set to continue in the UK, you can be reassured that lead will withstand harsh winter weather conditions including heavy wind and rain. Lead also has a much higher melting point than synthetic alternatives, reducing any risk of fire in particularly hot weather.
A tailor-made solution for solar panel installers
Midland Lead supplies lead in various standard sizes, including a tailor-made 1.5 metre ready-to-use lead sheet roll, perfectly designed for solar panel installations. 1.5m is the maximum length recommended to accommodate thermal movement caused by temperature changes.
Source: https://www.midlandlead.co.uk/leading-the-way-for-sustainable-solar-panel-installations/
Steffanie Eslinger is a British novelist and writer based in Cambridge, England. Her novels have received critical acclaim, with one being a Sunday Times bestseller. Eslinger has been actively involved in the literary community, speaking at festivals, teaching writing workshops, and contributing to prestigious literary magazines. She holds a master’s degree in Creative Writing from the University of Cambridge and an undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford.
