Installing A 4 Bay Code 5 Lead Flat Roof To A Stone Entrance Portico

In this video code 5 lead is installed to a flat roof entrace portico. Complete step by step guide.

[@DSherrattRoofing]

Who needs Netflix or Amazon prime when u can watch this kinda quality viewing. I could watch you work all day. Another great video and another fine installation. 30 odd years in the game myself and I always learn great tips and techniques from ur content. Keep em coming fella. I have to say you seem very modest about your work which is highly skilled. All in a days work for u but I’m fascinated by your work and I’m also well attuned to know how long it takes to learn this stuff and be able to earn a living at it. That job right there would have taken me 3 days and I’d probably have burned through the lead a couple of times. Therefore I can’t do it in a financially viable manner. I have to use alternative options. Sorry. I’m laying on a bit thick. But u deserve the recognition.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching the vids. I really appreciate it. To be honest I’m not the quickest either. I care too much at trying to do the best possible job I can. This takes time so I don’t earn the most. But I am generally always in work.

[@David-xl9cp]

A craftsman at work, our house had the complete opposite doing the lead work, nothing was finished, I’ve never done lead before, but even I got it to fit smoothly over the beam risers, so why couldn’t a so called expert 🙄

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@johngreen8693]

Great video, thanks. Does the heating/ stretching make the lead a bit thin? Especially at the end?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. No it doesn’t. The heat just softens the lead. And you have to make sure you move the thickness of the lead so it doesn’t thin when your bossing roll ends etc. Thanks for watching.

[@michaeltrimmer8899]

Very nice work as usual Stuart may I ask why you don't fit lead clips to retain the overcloak, I burn 2 inch lead clips on the under cloak next to the roll and that locks it all together but still allowing expansion

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I do if I feel they are needed. Thanks for watching.

[@JJ-jh6hz]

What precautions do you take if welding in situ? For example the back ends off the roll mop, i'd be so paranoid about setting fire to the roof

[@slbleadworks]

I always make sure I’ve got a fire extinguisher to hand and I perform a fire check afterwards. Also I make sure all my gussets to be welded in are lapped which helps massively too

[@pking9966]

Tidy! I like those little concealed fixings towards the front, not seen that before.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for watching the vid and taking the time to comment. It helps the channel grow.

[@harveysmith100]

Just subbed. I am a bricklayer by trade but we did get taught the basics of leadwork during our apprenticeship in the eighties. Lovely to watch you work, I remember being taught how to stretch and shrink lead a little. Looking forward to learning more now.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you for subscribing. I’m trying hard to try and make the channel grow. Thanks for watching. Are you still on the tools ?.

[@harveysmith100]

@@slbleadworks Yes still laying bricks. I do a bit of everything now though. We did a nine week pre apprenticeship in the early eighties where we did carpentry and plumbing along with bricklaying. I really enjoyed the concept of lead working, how to stretch it and shrink it. Keep going with the channel, it is therapeutic to watch so hopefully you will do OK.

[@seanlenihan9540]

Can you weld the lead with them blow torches too?

[@slbleadworks]

No I think it would be too fierce. You need a precise localise flame. Thanks for watching.

[@highlandmalt6368]

Absolutely love lead as a building material - lasts for decades, and then it can be recycled so easily back into something as good as the original (it doesn't downcycle). Great video.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Yes it’s really the best material you can use in roofing. Absolutely no waste and keeps getting regenerated.

[@ianstevens9655]

Great job in those conditions 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you.

[@philiplancaster9682]

Just a question not a criticism Is it now common practice to us a rubber mallet over a wooden bossing stick?

[@slbleadworks]

I don’t of any lead workers that use wooden tools anymore. I once had an amazing wooden bossing mallet. I really miss it.

[@taffytop]

You make it look to easy

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’ve been doing it a long time.

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

Hi Stuart Excellent work . Can I ask do you mainly weld insitu I.e your mop rolls etc. Or do you weld them before you fit? Cheers for advice 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I generally weld them all in position. On this job the last bay I pulled forward to weld as I struggled to get the right angle on it.

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

Cheers for prompt response 👍

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

I'm currently doing my level 2 course at LSTA

[@slbleadworks]

@@jamiemclaughlin6827 oh wow that’s awesome. Hope it’s going ok so far ?.

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

Yeah going really well thanks, currently on module 3... Really enjoying it.. Can't beat traditional lead work 👌

[@ramodiebel9939]

Wonderful!

[@slbleadworks]

ThankYou and thanks for watching.

[@siteseeing7150]

love watching your vids bud, perfection. keep it going.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@sethpriser4811]

I am a building contractor across the pond, and we rarely see lead used any more. Have never seen it formed around a round member like that. I will be flashing with lead around a masonry chimney in the coming weeks, this video inspired me to order some of the tools that you are using but alas, not sold in the states. Were the original tools made from wood? If so do you know what species. Beautiful work.

[@slbleadworks]

Yes the original tools used to made from wood. Boxwood or hornbeam I think. Thanks for watching my vids I really appreciate it.

[@Kiran_UK]

Nice to see a craftsman at work. Too many oversimplified solutions used in modern construction nowadays that lack the lifespan and quality of bespoke work. Nicely done

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. And thanks for watching.

[@paulelberfeld5788]

Would like to see you weld the lead please.👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I think I do have a close up on a couple of vids. And also a couple of welding vids. But I am planning on making a more in depth vid in the future showing all the verticals etc.

[@MrWheely1]

where are youre lead toys ... wooden drivers and hamers ???.... 😂😂 never had a metal toy on the roof...

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching

[@duncancox4905]

Love the metal insert with the handle and notch out for ridge roll that’s ideal 👌🏻 nice work as always 👍🏻

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes it’s well worth investing in a decent drip plate. For years I didn’t bother and I kick myself now for not getting one sooner.

[@dominic197733]

C5? That will split after a few years. Looks nice. Great job though. Should have used minimum c6 I’d put a 7 cast lead on that. But you have the skills to pay the bills.

[@slbleadworks]

This was well within size to be installed in code 5. Thanks for watching.

[@dominic197733]

@@slbleadworks just my opinion buddy. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

Hi Stuart do you always go for the rubber mallet to boss your ends mate??

[@slbleadworks]

Yes I do mate. It’s what I’m used too. I occasionally might use a bossing stick too.

[@shaunculligan5962]

Quality work hope you’re back is better

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. It’s starting to improve and I’m getting a few days a week in now.

[@jameswiggins3200]

You make it look so easy 🤔😃

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I guess it’s just years of practise.

[@d.t.8776]

Hi Stuart, Love to watch your videos. One piece of advice is get a torch with an automatic spark. It will save a ton of time. I hope this helps. Tx DT

[@slbleadworks]

Hi thanks for watching my vids and I’m glad your enjoying them. My torch does have an automatic spark but it stopped working and I can’t figure out how to rectify this. I asked a plumber as I thought he would know. But no joy.

[@markrainford1219]

@@slbleadworks If the button is still clicking as it used to, then it might just be muck shorting the spark electrode. Take nozzle off and clean it. If it needs new piezoelectric unit probably just.easier to buy a new one.

[@slbleadworks]

@@markrainford1219 yes if does still click so I’ll try cleaning. It’s so much easier without a lighter especially if it’s raining.

[@marrenbuildingroofing3089]

Super tidy work as always Stu. Think the geezer at 4.42 thought there was a Woodpecker on the roof 😂😂😂

[@slbleadworks]

Lol I watched the video back just before I uploaded it and noticed him 😂😂.

[@jamiemclaughlin6827]

Also stu what angle do you cut the end of your mop rolls at…I’ve been doing mine at 45’…..

[@slbleadworks]

Yes I do mine the same as you at 45 degrees.

[@markwise4921]

Hi Stuart, I am also a lead worker and love your videos. I only ever cut out roll size section on over cloak and weld , where would I find the detailed method you use on this wall abutment?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’m glad your liking my vids. I’m not sure of I’ve ever shown the cut I do on my overs. But I cut out slightly less than the wood roll and leave a tag on to weld to.

[@abrahamln1]

my question is how you did that beautiful soldering?

[@slbleadworks]

I think it just comes the practise

[@markoreilly9931]

Top job as always. I'd love to work on a lead job with you to pick up as much knowledge and as many tips as possible to apply to my own work

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Are you in a trade at the moment ?.

[@mikebutkus9954]

excellent work as always pal, pity they didn't let you do your leadwork before those small section of fascia were made up, would of made it a lot easier for you

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Omg it really would have been. The first and fourth bay would have just been square bays like the other two. When I first saw it I thought omg🤦🏻‍♂️😂 . But to be fair this has been the best job of my career so far. I was on it for nine months. I’ve done 4 big lead flat roofs. 8 barrel dormers and lead valleys etc. I have another 4 vids I think on this job. And the owner was such a nice guy too. So at the time the portico couldn’t be built as the builders needed to carry on with the main house and we needed to get it all in the dry.

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Lovely bit of work 👏☘️🇮🇪👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@daveprice1829]

Excellent work as usual,any chance of procedure /vid welding top end of wood core roll

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes next time I get the opportunity I’ll film it.

[@daveprice1829]

@@slbleadworks appreciated

[@cba1424]

Nice work as always 👍👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you

[@andrewlyon2707]

Great work as always out of interest what do you allow for your under and over cloaks

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. The under cloak is 75mm and the over is 180mm.

[@andrewlyon2707]

@@slbleadworks thanks mate I’ve got my first wood core job on a little bay window next week and haven’t attempted any since college got course notes on everything I did accept wood cores 😂 thankfully the bossing technique seems to have stuck

[@grantconnor2664]

God I wish I could do what you do mate its class.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. So do I then you could have welded this up lol 😳😂. I have another one to do yet 😂

[@grantconnor2664]

@@slbleadworks haha mate I'd sack my firm off tomorrow to come work for you 🤙

[@mbk8488]

Hey bud where do you get your flat plates from to put under the roll end?

[@slbleadworks]

I think I got mine on eBay. I only got it a few years ago. But I definitely wish I got one sooner. Makes life a lot easier

[@mbk8488]

@@slbleadworks thanks for the info. Any idea what it was called? Looks like a plasters accessory

[@mbk8488]

No worries, found one! Calder make one 👍

[@slbleadworks]

@@mbk8488 yes it’s a Calder striking plate

[@prematureYeet]

not sure why this video was recommended for me, but great work and it's nice hearing your perspective on problem you come across (buddy at 4:43 is hilarious)

[@slbleadworks]

Was it KZbin that recommend this to you ?. Oh I didn’t notice that guy lol 😳😂.

[@dickdoc3337]

Excellent work as normal interesting seeing how you work the lead round the mop handrail. Certainly an Art to working lead.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. It makes it so much easier with heat. I only discovered this a couple of years ago.

[@tinkletoesrus]

I can't weld but I can boss lead. How would I go about bossing this kind of set up where it runs into the wall. Like a canopy over a door. Where you weld it is it possible to beat an upstand

[@slbleadworks]

Yes you can boss this up stand. I weld mine as I find it so much quicker.