A dramatic increase in theft of architectural metals has come about because of spiralling world prices. Lead sheet has been the main target. A significant proportion of this cost is making good damage caused by the thieves and the subsequent ingress of water. Advice is provided on the following topics:
Properties of lead and stainless steel roofing materials
Crime prevention
- Awareness and surveillance
- Physical security measures
- Property marking metal goods
- Electrical systems
- Temporary building works
After a theft occurs
- Action on discovering a theft
- Insurance
- Temporary roofing
- Changing the roof covering
The document concludes with a check list of risk assessment for an individual building or site.
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