How to make a Lead Front Apron for a Dormer Window

In this video I show how to make a front apron for a dormer window from code 4 sheet lead.

[@anthonyashton4524]

love how you found your angle for this. very helpful, been caught out so many times

[@slbleadworks]

Yes this method always seems to be the most accurate. Glad you’ve found this helpful and thanks for watching.

[@daveherbert2773]

Great work man .hard work throwing that lead about all day init lol

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes it certainly is. Plus I’ve got injury’s at the moment.

[@daveherbert2773]

@@slbleadworks speedy recover my friend try take it easy .....I no easier said then done lol

[@markwood6615]

Good to see you back mate

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Just doing a couple of days a week for now . But it’s a start and hopefully I can build on that.

[@davetaylor4741]

Flash dormer apron. We used to put our own in as we roofed. Not as good as that. But they worked. All the roofers did a lot of lead work. I am a Carpenter. And we did as well. For a dormer the apron was straight off the roll. Dressed in and window in. Not as fancy as that.

[@slbleadworks]

Hay thanks for watching.

[@Simon__Davies]

Great vid

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for commenting it really helps the channel grow. Would you consider subscribing please if you havn’t done so already.

[@Simon__Davies]

@@slbleadworks we are subscribed already 😊

[@slbleadworks]

@@Simon__Davies thank you

[@taffytop]

You've taken my advice and now use Tressells and planks

[@slbleadworks]

I’ll always use scaffold boards if there’s some on site available.

[@grahameviner2835]

hi Stu awesome videos, I have learnt so much since watching your vids, could you explain how you sealed the overlap of the 3 pieces of lead on the window cill, thanks grahame

[@slbleadworks]

I assume you’re talking about the window trays. These are flat lapped. You can’t weld the join as it makes the lead too long. And the lead will split as it expands and contracts over time. The window is fitted with the sill rebated so no water can track back underneath. The window frame is also sealed with a think bead of sealant.

[@grahameviner2835]

thanks for replying that makes sense, if you are struggling with your back a small workshop for teaching students would be good, im first on the list though lol @@slbleadworks

[@slbleadworks]

@@grahameviner2835 I’ve started to lead welding courses too. I have my first customer next week.

[@alistaircameron3237]

👏👏👏👏

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching.

[@markwood6615]

Just a question Stuart how come you lap weld instead of butt weld? It would make it thinner to get under the slate? Is a butt weld better in your opinion? Thanks 😎

[@slbleadworks]

I lap weld because it’s the way I was taught to do it. I’ve worked with so many lead workers over the years. And I’ve never actually met another lead worker that butt welds. I don’t think one is more better than the other. But you just have to do the one you find the easiest.

[@tomalley798]

You’re getting better on you camera angles 😁 What pressure do you set your gages on?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I have mine at 0.4 bar

[@joshlal1414]

Can you make a video of back gutter when come round to doing one?

[@slbleadworks]

Yes I definitely will thanks for the request.

[@kenstout9823]

How do you guys rate the size of your lead?, For instance, Here in the States if it's 2 1/2 pounds per square foot it's known as 2 1/2 pounder,is yours heavier?

[@slbleadworks]

Our lead goes up in codes. Typically from code 3. To code 8. Code 5 for example is 2.24mm thick. And weights 25.4 Kg per square meter

[@user-bf3cr2tt9r]

Hello, we want to send you a laser engraver to try. Please let me know if you are interested.

[@slbleadworks]

Do you want me to feature it in a vid or something ?

[@user-bf3cr2tt9r]

@@slbleadworks Yes, how can I send you product informaton?

[@pureperoni]

Could have shown us the finished product a bit better

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching. I’m tying to improve on the vids all the time.

[@dickdoc3337]

Very interesting how it is done.....For years to busy "Hash Bash and Draw the Cash" to wait around or see how some of the lead is worked... Well done..... Hope you took in a sample of lead to your Physiotherapist to give him a sample of the lead weight you are lifting (may give him a shot of lifting the lead without getting a hernia).

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.