The advantages of Fast Flash as a lead substitute
For decades, professionals and DIYers have used lead for watertight roof flashings. Today, there is a smarter, safer and more sustainable alternative: Pandser Fast Flash, a high-quality lead substitute. This innovative product offers all the benefits of traditional lead without the drawbacks for the environment, health or installation.
Why choose Fast Flash?
Fast Flash has been developed as a flexible and lightweight alternative to lead. While lead is heavy, labour-intensive and environmentally harmful, Fast Flash combines ease of installation with outstanding performance. Thanks to its fully self-adhesive backing and flexible material, it can be installed quickly and easily without the need for a lead dresser or specialised tools. This saves time and reduces the risk of installation errors. Fast Flash is available in a colour to match every roof: grey, anthracite, black and terracotta.
Key benefits of Fast Flash
Lightweight: easier to install than lead
Fully self-adhesive: no adhesive or primer required
Fast installation: less labour, fewer tools and greater efficiency
Less overlap required: reduces the risk of moisture build-up and leaks
More sustainable and safer: contains no harmful substances and is recyclable
No streaking or staining: leaves no marks on roof tiles or façades
Consistent quality: unlike lead, quality does not vary between production batches and the material offers excellent long-term performance
Suitable for prefabrication and serial construction
Theft-resistant: unlike lead, Fast Flash has no scrap value
Technical properties
Fast Flash consists of a strong aluminium core with an MS polymer layer on both sides and a self-adhesive butyl backing. This construction makes the material extremely flexible, allowing up to 60% elongation lengthwise and 20% widthwise, enabling it to conform perfectly to virtually any roof shape or detail.
The product features a protective top layer, while all layers remain permanently bonded. As a result, Fast Flash continues to deliver reliable performance even after years of exposure to sunlight, wind and rain.
Applications and installation
Fast Flash is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
roof flashings
beneath roof tiles
around chimneys
façades
pipe penetrations and other watertight details
Installation is straightforward:
Ensure the substrate is clean, dry and free from grease.
Cut Fast Flash to the required size.
Remove the protective film from the self-adhesive backing.
Firmly press the material into place by hand or with a pressure roller.
Finish the edges neatly to achieve a watertight seal.
Prefer to see the installation process in practice?
Watch our step-by-step installation video here.
Part of the complete pandser system
Fast Flash is part of the complete Pandser moisture and airtight system and works seamlessly with our membranes, tapes and accessories, providing a reliable solution for durable watertight construction.
Want to know more? We're happy to help.
Our sales team will be pleased to advise you and tell you more about the benefits of Fast Flash as a lead substitute.
Sales Benelux: +31 546 579 581
Export Sales: +31 546 579 582
Purchasing: +31 546 571 342
E-mail: info@berdal.com