As a UK manufacturer of construction lead products, Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd supplies lead sheet and lead-lined board, lead came, lead tape, lead wire, lead castings and industrial solders to architects, conservation specialists, heritage contractors, roofing specialists and building professionals across the UK and worldwide.
Our construction lead range covers critical applications in heritage restoration, high-performance roofing, weather protection, acoustic performance and specialist shielding. Whether you’re specifying for a new build, heritage listed building or major renovation, our manufacturing expertise and technical support ensure the right material for your project.
Lead Sheet & Board
Flexible, durable lead sheet and lead-lined board for roofing, flashings, DPC and specialist applications.
Tape, Wire & Castings
Lead tape, lead wire and bespoke castings for sealing, decoration and specialist construction requirements.
Lead Came & Profiles
H, Y, U and C profile lead came for traditional and contemporary stained glass and leaded light design.
Send your application, thickness requirement and dimensions — our technical team will advise on specification and quote within one working day.
Lead Came & Decorative Lead Profiles
Lead came is the foundation product of stained glass and leaded light design. Manufactured in the UK and supplied to stained glass artists, studios, restoration specialists and stockists of stained glass art materials, our lead came is produced from pure lead in a wide range of profiles to suit traditional and contemporary glass work.
Our tooling capability allows us to manufacture over 3,500 different lead came profiles, with both traditional imperial dimensions and a European range in metric sizes. We produce H profile lead came, Y profile lead came, U profile lead came and C profile lead came as standard, plus bespoke profiles for specialist restoration and design work.
Lead Came & Profile Ranges
Standard lead came profiles
– ¼” (6mm) flat or round lead came
– 5/16″ (8mm) flat or round lead came
– 3/8″ (10mm) flat or round lead came
– ½” (12mm) flat or round lead came
– 5/8″ (16mm) flat or round lead came
– ¾” (20mm) flat or round lead came
– Wide heart (6mm or 7mm) lead came
– Narrow heart (3mm or 4mm) lead came
Specialist & decorative profiles
– U profile lead came
– C profile lead came
– Arrow or corner profile lead came
– Suncatcher lead came
– Steel reinforced lead came
– Custom made lead came
– Over 3,500 profiles available
– Bespoke profiles produced to drawing or sample
Alongside our lead came range, we manufacture solders suitable for stained glass and copper foil work, supplied in three grades each available in blowpipe and tinmans formats:
– Grade C blowpipe solder
– Grade C tinmans solder
– Grade K blowpipe solder
– Grade K tinmans solder
– Grade F blowpipe solder
– Grade F tinmans solder
Lead Tape, Wire & Bespoke Castings
Beyond sheet and came, we supply specialized lead products for construction, conservation and architectural applications.
Lead tape is available from 1mm to 100mm wide in varying thicknesses for monumental masonry, stonemasons’ work, glazing and restoration.
Lead wire from 0.8mm to 100mm diameter supports monumental masonry, restoration and specialist construction work where pure lead’s malleability and density are essential.
Lead castings enable custom architectural components including decorative finials, structural anchors and heritage restoration pieces.
Lead Tape
– Lead tape for monumental masonry
– Stonemasons lead tape
– Lead tape for restoration work
– Lead tape for glazing
– Aquatic lead tape
– 1mm to 100mm wide
Lead Wire
– Lead wire for monumental masonry
– Lead wire for restoration
– Lead wire for specialist construction
– Lead wire for decorative work
– Lead wire for clock weights
– 0.8mm to 100mm diameter
Lead Castings
– Decorative roof finials
– Ridge crests and ornaments
– Structural anchors & brackets
– Heritage restoration components
– Bespoke architectural pieces
– Custom designed castings
For projects requiring bespoke lead components — counterweights for doors, structural balancing weights, specialist architectural castings or conservation-specific components — our in-house pattern making, casting and machining capability supports both one-off prototypes and production runs.
Send drawings, samples or specifications — our pattern makers and engineers will recommend the optimum manufacturing approach and quote within one working day.
Why Construction Companies
Choose Heaps, Arnold & Heaps Ltd
UK Manufacturer
Over 250 years of metallurgical expertise. Direct from the manufacturer means faster turnaround, technical advice and no distributor mark-ups.
3500+ Profiles
Our tooling capability covers over 3,500 different lead came profiles. Bespoke profiles produced from drawing or sample for specialist work.
Heritage & Modern
Traditional imperial dimensions for period restoration alongside metric specifications for contemporary construction. We support both craftsmanship and production.
Proven Performance
Products installed 50+ years ago remain in service. BS 1178, BS 6915, BS 5139 and other standards ensure consistent quality and reliability.
Lead Products for Every Construction Application
We manufacture lead products for construction, heritage restoration and architectural applications to meet specific project requirements. Whether you’re specifying lead sheet flashings for a prestigious heritage roofing project, sourcing lead came for stained glass restoration, providing lead tape for monumental masonry work, or commissioning bespoke lead castings for a listed building, our production capabilities and technical expertise ensure the right solution.
For complex specifications we can review drawings, recommend material alternatives and suggest manufacturing approaches that reduce lead time or cost. We also supply specialist products for window and joinery manufacturing including lead sash weights and steel sash weights.
Find out more about our complete lead product range and manufacturing capabilities.
Send your details and specification in our contact form and our team of experts will work with you to meet your requirements.
Construction Lead Products
Frequently Asked Questions
What thicknesses of lead sheet do you supply?
We manufacture lead sheet in a range of thicknesses to suit specific applications — from thin flexible sheet for complex flashings to heavier gauges for structural roofing applications. Specifications available to BS 1178 and BS 6915. Contact us with your application for thickness recommendations.
Is lead sheet suitable for heritage roofing?
Yes. Lead sheet is the traditional and preferred material for heritage roofing and flashings on listed buildings. Our lead sheet and lead-lined board are manufactured to BS 6915 and specified by conservation architects for heritage restoration projects. Lead's durability and malleability make it ideal for custom architectural details.
How many lead came profiles do you produce?
Our tooling capability covers over 3,500 different lead came profiles, including standard H, Y, U and C profiles in both imperial dimensions for traditional work and metric sizes for our European range. Bespoke lead came profiles can also be produced from drawings or sample sections.
What are lead came applications?
Lead came is used in stained glass and leaded light design for both traditional and contemporary work. It provides structural support in glass assemblies and is available in a wide range of profiles — H, Y, U and C — to suit period-accurate restoration or modern design requirements.
Can you manufacture bespoke lead components?
Yes. Our in-house tooling, pattern making, casting and machining capabilities allow us to produce bespoke lead sheet, custom lead came profiles, specialist lead tape and wire dimensions, and one-off bespoke components for conservation, heritage and architectural restoration projects.
Do you supply lead-lined board?
Yes. Lead-lined board combines lead's protective properties with structural support. It's ideal for heritage interiors, acoustic performance in high-specification builds, radiation shielding in medical and laboratory facilities, and specialist conservation work.
What solders do you supply for stained glass?
We manufacture solders suitable for stained glass and copper foil work in three grades — Grade C, Grade K and Grade F — each available in both blowpipe and tinmans solder formats. Available alongside our lead came range.
How do I request a quote?
Visit the relevant product page, email us with your specification, or call our sales office on +44 (0)1709 837669. Our team responds within one working day with availability, pricing and lead time. For bespoke profiles or non-standard requirements, please include drawings or sample dimensions where possible.
Industries We Supply
Our Construction Lead Products Serve Architects, Roofing Contractors, Heritage Specialists, Stained Glass Artists, Conservation Professionals and Building Contractors.
Lead and lead alloy products supporting the UK nuclear sector
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