Lead sheets
can be easily bent, shaped and formed for use in many applications. Commonly
used medical radiation construction projects, sheet lead can be built into
walls, doors and frames to protect medical personnel from gamma rays. It can
also be used to stop radiation leakage from cut-outs and penetrations in
lead-lined walls.
Sheet lead
is also very effective for waterproofing, soundproofing, and
isolating/dampening mechanical vibration. It is highly resistant to
environmental and chemical corrosion, and so can be used in nearly any indoor
or outdoor application. Lead sheeting is exceptionally versatile and easy to
work with, allowing it to be bent, shaped, and cut to suit all applications,
with no special tools required.
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Sheet lead
is also used in our lead lined drywall and lead lined plywood. These products
offer the same shielding protection as stand alone lead sheets, with far
greater structural strength.
Radiation
Protection Products uses only the purest lead available for our sheeting.
Absolutely no refining takes place at our facility, making us one of the
cleanest, most environmentally friendly radiation shielding providers in the
industry, while providing you with the highest quality sheet lead available.
Four Applications Using Lead Sheet
Roofing/Flashing – Lead sheet offers flexibility and
longevity. Unlike other materials, a sheet of lead can be securely dressed
around penetrations and joints. In fact, this is the only material that
provides adequate protection in these areas from water damage. Lead also
handles temperature fluctuations; it is malleable, preventing cracks; and it
will outlast other materials by up to ten times.
Soundproofing – Noise is a major challenge for
many industries. Recent studies have found that high level noises from
machinery and industrial equipment create stress for employees and can lead to
permanent hearing damage. Accidents can occur if workers are unable to hear
warning signals due to excessive noise. With lead sheets, sound waves are
either absorbed, dampened, or blocked. For optimal results, the lead must have
the appropriate weight per square foot of barrier. For blocking out sound over
a wider range, the lead should be limp, or soft, as opposed to rigid.
Radiation Shielding – Lead sheet is commonly used to
shield healthcare workers from radiation. For instance, during medical or
dental x-rays, lead lined walls and leaded glass create a barrier between the
x-ray machine and the x-ray technician for protection against radiation.
Waterproofing – In the building industry,
underground construction of retail shops, storage facilities, parking garages,
subways, tunnels and other structures enable the efficient use of below ground
space. For these structures, an effective waterproofing solution is mandatory.
High quality sheet lead serves as an impermeable moisture barrier against
groundwater infiltration, a major factor impacting building longevity.
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