HOW TO INSTALL STEP FLASHING

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In this video HOW TO INSTALL STEP FLASHING, Will takes you through how to make step flashing that covers lead soakers. This is the same process also used for chimney flashing to the side of the chimney stack where it joins the roof slates. Will gives you plenty of roofing tips and tricks as he demonstrates his skills in roof leadwork. For this job he is using code 4 lead and starts the process showing you how to mark out lead flashing on sheet lead, then cutting, dressing lead and applying patination oil before fitting lead flashing to the brickwork. The final job is pointing step flashing using a 4 in 1 sand cement mix.
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[@monkeyboy8424]

In a perfect world all roofers would be as good as this guy.

[@peterfriel5129]

We need people like Will ,to teach the youngster's how to do thing's right .Love the guy.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Peter! 👍

[@RagingBlade1]

Too right, the Government should fund courses on how to do it right so the younger ones can then teach when it is their turn

[@wayneflash]

I would love the opportunity to work with will for a few days, not even for money purly for his experience

[@ETH85]

Im classed as a youngen but yet I can do all this and to that standard with ease.. if anything though I'd never point lead in anymore and certainly not use those clips I prefer the old school lead plugs I make myself as they're way stronger i find.. as for filler lead mate is far better.. gives way better bonding to the lead compared to mortar and under the stress movement of lead won't crack and fall out like nearly all mortar filled joints will.. Just because some people are young some of us know what we're doing and some think deeper into it then the old boys.. It's about taking pride and pushing the quality of each job further and progressing the trade.. I like the old way and do most my stuff that way but certain things you can't deny are better for longevity.. I got taught the old way doesn't mean it can't be made better

[@atmywitsend1984]

@@ETH85 Well said from an old guy here. Another tip you may know with lead, is only score your cut line. I always use a felt tip for fold lines. As scoring makes a weak point that could split the lead later on. Its good to know that the younger guys want to do a thorough job too. I have never used the clips for holding the lead either. They do look a lot less faffy though. I understand why they may be preferable for speed reasons. I have no idea about their longevity though,so I still use the rolled up lead wedges,as they have done for centuries.

[@afzulali7695]

The number 1 building channel on KZbin 👍

[@adrianaosirish6065]

Will the Roofa ...top man !!

[@jordylyons4648]

Everyone in my industry (Aerial Industry) should be made to watch this👀

[@Barearse69]

Another class job.. A real shame that there aren't enough skilled builders like you Will and A&E.

[@Samplelord]

Solid workmanship and nice bit of construction site ethics: respect another man's work and don't muck it up. Solid.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching, take care 👍

[@justinc6001]

Thanks Will, good to see a Man standing up. Most blokes are to afraid of their flaws. Roofer from Aussie. Cheers

[@henryc5534]

All the lads at A&E do a grand job but Will is always a real pleasure to watch and learn from 👌🏻

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Henry! 👍

[@suffernofools9819]

I don't have a need for any step flashings on my 70's bungalow....but I watched this from start to finish. A pure joy. Nice one Will.

[@RagingBlade1]

Why is anyone dis-liking this video? I pick up so many tips from them even though I am not a roofer or a trader. Keep them videos coming mate.

[@nonsheep5823]

Been roofing for 17 yrs, I laugh at most other roofers quality and skill level but you are very good, your muck hawk is a brilliant idea , cleaner faster application when jointing up flashings brilliant idea, will be making one myself this week. Keep up the good work bro

[@atmywitsend1984]

You should try using a finger trowel on a small hawk,and push it directly into the joint. I find it much quicker. Still finish it off with a pointing trowel though.

[@nonsheep5823]

@@atmywitsend1984 yes I do it that way much better method it forces muck right into joint

[@CEO786]

Man really enjoyed that, thank you. It’s always satisfying when watching someone doing a job to perfection. Great work as always.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Sid, have an awesome week 👍

[@klyxrasta]

You will never in your life see a person work that fast and accurate. In my 7 years i have met 3 people who pay attention to the shit they do. Rest wait for payday and are just happy being average or below average. It's like nobody aims for perfection anymore.

[@klyxrasta]

@@martin2466 Just tired and angry..... Not from the physical work (it's actually a joy), but from the carpenters I have to work with. Well 2 mental rest days and here we go again. These videos are a blessing either way.

[@davidflinton44]

Top bloke knows his stuff

[@TheToolnut]

What you refer to is communism. The lowering of standards, the obsession with "equality". The drive to drag everyone down to the level of the lowest common denominator in the group. I of course reject all that, I strive on a daily basis for perfection. I seek out the best craftsman and learn from them.

[@swsfrancais7289]

Genius, epic quality Old-School workmanship. Outstanding. Thanks

[@hdenjoy6783]

This is wonderful stuff, great educational content and also good production. And Will, you are the the bees knees mate, really enjoy all your videos

[@seanhealyful]

Will's Moroccan trowel @13:59 is the nuts. Time saver. Inspired to do a simple mod of a plastering hawk. Could have it in the shop along with the lights lol. Have a great week.

[@larrycantwell1740]

Will your work detail is second to none, always informative and to quote you( Mint), always a pleasure to watch your professionalism. 👍

[@terrynaidu7717]

great video -imparting your valuable knowledge is a blessing!! Thanks a bundle!

[@MrThebigredone]

Superb video, a craftsman in action

[@benwilkinson5457]

Brill vid. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@fasilbd8]

Love your videos mate

[@keeferoz]

Good to see a decent tradie who enjoys what he's doing

[@ensarbeka1519]

I watched all your videos just amazing,so much to learn from you Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge

[@sajulldin5147]

Best video on youtuve on step flashing, gives me the confidence and direction to attempt myself. Thank you.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Will is awesome.👊 He literally doesn't mess about and gets on with doing a cracking job.😎 Great video as always guys.👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching TC! 👍

[@TheToolnut]

Absolutely top notch craftsmanship as always Sir, 👍 🔨 🇮🇪

[@aficio698]

Superb job. 👍

[@martynnoble3665]

Top guy a real class act. Your mate also. Well done for delivering quality. Respect.

[@flyingrabbit829]

Nice one will, I love your attention to details as always jobs à good on mate

[@johnofarrell812]

I remember working in the building trade from the late 60's throughout up until my retirement. Those were the glory days, when you never see a cowboy on a job. We learned from skilled men who came before us and we passed on those skills to the younger lads. These days I despair of some bad jobs I've seen and heard done for neighbours, by money grabbing chancers. I loved seeing Will, do a video like this. He seems to me to be the type of guy who is a great teacher. Respect to Will, and all other genuine tradesmen and women.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi John Will is a awesome tradesman and an amazing person all the best Tony 👍

[@nicktodaro3021]

Proper top job 👍

[@trevorcarley2549]

It’s always nice to see a craftsman at work👌

[@shaheb777]

Very informative bro..appreciate it

[@gilespanton9354]

Impeccable attention to detail and quality finish love the vids

[@jeffreylindop5782]

great work

[@kingofthetrowel1725]

Quality mate 👌👌🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@markhep]

Fantastic mate. Really well explained. Minght give it ago 👍👍👍

[@anthnymalclmrberts3847]

Quality workmanship 👍

[@johngittins6244]

Great vid. Nice work 👍

[@larrysullivan6536]

Great channel well explained love it well done

[@5A1RA]

Great job. Love your work as always.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@thejamalc]

Top lad Will 😎

[@JohnFarrington-sk8yx]

A true professional

[@usdimka1024]

Good job 👍

[@johnmurray6127]

Very satisfying.....

[@JimJimpmjj]

Brilliant, such excellent quality and very well explained. 10/10 A+++++++👍👍🤙💪🌟✅💯👊👌

[@johndevlin980]

Superb workmanship, you certainly are top of your game, excellent 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks John, have an awesome week! 👍

[@Ubi123]

Tidy epic work from will. Top job.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching!! 👍

[@andyb3331]

Will IS the man👌 top job as always geezer 👍😎

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching buddy! Take care 👍

[@thetessellater9163]

Like the arm - mounted cleaning cloth 😊 Its important to use a weak mortar mix; a strong mix is more acidic and will corrode the lead quicker.

[@zachtobin1136]

Great video guys. Amazing to see such passionate craftsmen at work. Keep it up guys, such a good channel!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks so much Zach! Have an awesome weekend 😊👍

[@Finkenfuss1914]

Lovely man

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Nice bit of lead work 👍🇮🇪☘️🖐️

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@tombbrennan2984]

Good stuff

[@mattridler377]

Quality work that is Will 🙌🏻 you make it look very easy even though it definitely isn’t.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Matt, have an awesome weekend 👍

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Always impressed with this lads skills

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching buddy, have an awesome week! 👍

[@lokigames5091]

I've made those exact peices for asphalt roofs with aluminum in the past but that lead work seems to be a dif animal. Great work sir.

[@rubyandrenaetheminiatureda6988]

Loving the content gents 👌👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Shane! 👍

[@stephenwalker9313]

Very skilled !!

[@BuildWithAE]

👍

[@paulcarney5668]

Top class workmanship.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Paul! Have a great week 👍

[@julianlyons711]

Excelant demo and alway great explanation .. proper tradesman

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you liked it! Take care! 👍

[@doddsy65]

Really well explained Will, top man, very Neat 👌👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks ST 👍👍

[@coggsy3036]

If you get your skillsaw and rip a slot down the centre of your batten through the 50mm side in about 30mm,slide the lead into the grove cut with the skillsaw to your pitch line and fold the lead with the batten,nice and easy straight fold😉,great work by the way

[@justjacqueline2004]

Quality craftsmanship.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Maria! Have a lovely week 👍

[@leechadwick5169]

Quality yet again I say it all the time to the young guns take your time. have pride in your work people notice good craftsmanship top job fella's.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Lee, have an awesome week! 👍

[@rbaker73]

Would love to see how to create the Soaker also, love the roofing vids

[@benkimber8285]

Great vid. Top roofer with attention to detail. We couldn’t see your lines when you were trying to explain how you workout the folds ect.. Maybe use a black pen so us the viewers can make note sense of what it is your showing/ teaching us? Top man 👍🏻

[@thetessellater9163]

Yes, I was hoping that - thin black permanent marker on the cut lines and a dotted line for the fold. Although I understood it, it might help others do so too

[@junxie1599]

nice one mate,all the best.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thank you! 👍

[@Jim_Newlands]

Lovely job, Will.......now for the next video I want you doing the same job in a howling gale and pissing rain, because that seems to be the weather 99% of the time I am on a roof!

[@naiemar222]

What a tutorial will you legend top of the world in work and skills

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching, have an awesome week! 👍

[@naiemar222]

You too Brother

[@trevordarby467]

Brilliant video great to watch atradesman at its best you don’t learn lead work like that over night a&e at its best

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it Trevor - have an awesome week! 👍

[@amazing451]

Looks a nice tidy and clean job. Did you return it around the front of the parapet?

[@carlrhodes3421]

Great work Will mate. Where can I get one of those fancy trowels?

[@philipcameron3784]

Excellent video very informative. Looks the bees knees too. 👍

[@johnbrookshull]

Could watch will work on a roof all day, top stuff

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching buddy, have an awesome week! 👍

[@SamStrange-nj2qm]

First time I’ve watched this area of the build and fascinating. Can someone please point me in the direction of a video of how they make the roof water tight on the edge below this layer of lead ie between the lead and the roof tile. I’m assuming there is more led but folded below? Thank you.

[@mikelinfield3477]

Mega craftsman top work

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Mike! 👍

[@anaitali8256]

Legend has it that Will sleeps on a roof and devours breakfast, lunch and dinner off a slate.

[@BuildWithAE]

Haha have an awesome week buddy! 👍

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Do you use type N or S mortar? Nice work mate

[@karlnapier-barr2360]

Hey great video, can I ask how you mixed up such great mortar? What’s the trick to great mortar?

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Karl I will ask Will and send you a message later all the best Tony 👍

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

i could imagine one of your young lads going for another job, it would go something like this, so you come for a job son, yes boss, who taught you how to roof, will the roofer, mmm when can you start.

[@aliones]

is it ok to use lead sealant instead of mortar?

[@danwalker7744]

Any tips on how to stop lead turning white in places the next day?? I used pat oil but still went white!

[@carlreed1000]

very good - he certainly got to the "point"

[@ginobragoli1448]

Nice job, Well done! With the price of lead someone will be up that scaffold in no time trying to nick your hard work.+++😁😁

[@BuildWithAE]

Haha thanks for watching Gino - have an awesome week 👍

[@ashdring3110]

Good work will don't even let ur work get sloppy keep to the standards mate

[@petrisorserdaru4309]

How long should be the overlap?

[@tk2097]

I want that hawk trowel!! I goona try and make one out of a brick trowel.. Edit after 10 minutes googlizing I found harling trowels look "similar" goona grab one of them and see..

[@BuildWithAE]

Good luck and enjoy! 👍

[@MrBigtime1986]

What is the patination oil used for ?

[@peterbell4154]

👍👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍👍

[@petrisorserdaru4309]

May I know why the soaker line is 2 inches and a quarter ? Is this the standard?

[@martinbrice9802]

Will quality again mate love your videos keep them coming 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Super sexy 😂😂😂 Is there a specific measurement for the line you cut to? Does it have to be so far above the slate soakers?

[@danbarrett588]

Nice to see the lead pointed with muck.Lead sealant looks shite.But if you do the joints at correct depth id never seen a problem using muck.

[@allennix6580]

Live in the southern part of the USA..... We have squirrels that love to eat on lead vents .... Always changing out lead pipe vents because of that reason ..

[@BuildWithAE]

What a nightmare sounds like you guys have serious squirrels 😂 all the best Tony 👍

[@rossko727]

Yeah had to change damaged lead myself that squirrels nibble on here in England 👍🏻

[@goldenretrieverfamilyzoo]

17:15 salt and pepper reference

[@BuildWithAE]

You know it!! 😂

[@smrdemolition7309]

Follow us for a closer look into demolition

[@beplh5242]

What stops water hugging the brick and getting behind the diagonal edge of the step and then behind the top edge of the soaker?

[@GavinLawrence747]

Nothing by the looks of it

[@rhydianjames7357]

Always wondered that myself

[@rossko727]

Bloody hell I bet you’re fun at parties!

[@paulgould7420]

Why no clips into the brickwork ??

[@iansilkstone3234]

Neat lead work , if the lead was a little wider the angle cut would have been more at an angle rather than been vertical, not sure if the job spec was to use mortar ( muck) but using lead mate a substitute to muck , lead mate is a sealant that when the lead expands and contracts with the temperatures so does the sealant ,which avoids cracking, mortar (muck) will potentially crack ,good work ,Will not picking faults as that’s the easiest job in the world do , just passing on info on how I was taught , great videos 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching James, have a lovely week! 👍

[@user-hw2vq4xt3u]

wow,i havnt used skeliton flashing for 20 years...i thought cover flashing was a must these days..maybe not then