Installing Code 5 Lead Capping To Stone Window Heads

In this video I install code 5 lead capping complete with flashing and mastic pointing to stone window heads.

[@redx11x]

Beautiful work

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@bloodknottrevelian3396]

Many thanks for your prompt responses to my novice questions.

[@slbleadworks]

No worries I’m trying to get the channel to grow. Comments are good for the algorithm. So the more the better.

[@jwalker179]

Awesome work as always Stuart!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching again. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

[@stena_vlogs]

Waaw, what a great neat job. Very well done to you mate 👏🏻👏🏻

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@Lobovasilio]

Nice work!

[@slbleadworks]

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[@jeffers2923]

Very nice as usual Stuart

[@slbleadworks]

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[@davetaylor4741]

Very smart. Probably over and above what the old boys used to do. You do yours with a cover flashing. I have seen a lot done with the upstand aligned with a brick joint. Folded back on the 90 and just slotted in. Saving all the extra material and process. It can't come forward once fixed at the front. Just wondered what the reason is for doing all the extra work. That project looks like a brand new house built in the style of the house I was born in. 18th century Georgian. Would love to see what the inside looks like. Bit more modern I would expect.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. The reason I have used a separate cover flashing is because the projection exceeds more than 200mm. As this is the case the back of the lead is turned up against the wall and a separate cover flashing has to be used. Yes the house is amazing I think it’s about 18 million. I love working on places like this.

[@davetaylor4741]

@@slbleadworks Thanks for that Stuart. Yes places like that are good to work on. Perfect place too for you to showcase your old time skills.

[@markhope4993]

a awesome job...

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@iancaley2347]

Nice video. Although i sometimes do this kind of work, i find it fascinating to see how others might do it. Seem to be on a bit of a binge here at the moment : ) One question though, these are the BLM 25mm annular shank copper nails, with biggish heads? Never even considered they'd fit tightly into red plugs!! So there ya are, always picking up good tips etc! : ))

[@iancaley2347]

Or clout nail heads should i say : ) Never seen that tool for turning the lead into and under the copper....no doubt a look online will cure that one : )

[@slbleadworks]

Yes it’s nice to see how other people do things. I picked something up from another lead worker a few weeks back. Thank you for watching my vids I really appreciate it. Yes the nails fit into the red plugs very nicely. I just use a piece off copper to act as a washer. And that tool is seaming pliers. They definitely come in handy.

[@iancaley2347]

@@slbleadworks Interesting watches! It's hard not to ask too many things on one video, lol. That long chase wedge for instance, i only have the short ones....i haven't bought any new lead tools for years, as the old ones last a good long time. Snips maybe, but that's about it : ) I guess not constantly doing leadwork, it's not really worth the extra expense. Although a hell of a lot easier! Anyway, no problem, i enjoy watching how you do things. And, it's always pretty quiet where you tend to be working....must be bliss! : ))

[@slbleadworks]

@@iancaley2347 ask as many questions as you like. I always answer them all and it’s good for the algorithm. I would like as many comments as possible please. Also if you haven’t done already would you consider subscribing please. Yes most Jobs I do are relatively quiet. But also I try and do my filming when everyone else is on there break.

[@gokhanpazarcik4531]

neat job- out of curiosity, where are you based?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I’m based in Brighton. And I usually work within an 80 mile radius.

[@ianb9103]

Class act👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@iancaley2347]

Seem to find myself binging again : ) Stuart, say this was a long shop front canopy, slight fall, and only about a foot wide with a 3 to 4 inch upstand. Would you always welt, or because of only being a foot wide and with a fall, would you ever consider just lapping instead of welting?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you for watching I really appreciate it. I think I’d still welt even if it had a decent fall.

[@iancaley2347]

@@slbleadworks I thought you'd say that : ) Better to welt of course, advice duly noted!

[@paulnicholls5600]

Thank Stuart. Wished you showed the returns too. Have to ask do you need to fix the lead to the wall and does it not impede the movement.

[@slbleadworks]

Yes I had to fix the lead to the wall as it’s not end to end welts. These will not impede the movement and the lead is massively undersized

[@Ireland1]

Top class finish on thar Stuart. Really excellent. How long does it take you to do each window?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. It’s actually taking me about a day on each one. I have to move the scaffold tower and level it up each time. It would be so much quicker with a nice scaffold platform already set up

[@tomalley798]

“Booom” Just like that.

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching

[@tomalley798]

@@slbleadworks thank you for the lesson and the entertainment

[@jmarco4331]

Nice work. found it difficult to hear much of your comments while working tho

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes my apologies about the sound. I have now invested in a wireless mic to get over this.

[@colinevans7134]

How things change a bit from the 80s, we used a zinc strip underneath the dressed seam so that held and fixed the lead to the roof and not the copper strip your using at the front, you've done a beautiful job here but my only issue his the seam lap, not sure if that's a 100% watertight as where a wood roll would be better, most of my lead work was sheet work in standing seams vertical work , dorma and cheeks, love your work but that's my issue his with the folded seam. Like to hear other comments with that thou

[@slbleadworks]

Yes it always seems to be copper these days. That or stainless steel. I’m not a fan of this as it’s not as easy as copper to work with. I do hear you that a roll is indeed better. But In this situation a welt is sufficient as it’s not taking a massive amount of water and the welt won’t get overwhelmed. It’s just the same as a cornice where welts are also sufficient.

[@paule.dutelleco.inc.2547]

stu, im from the us..... 2 questions. what are you using for oil to wipe the lead when you are finished and second what are the plugs you are using at the wall before you use a nail

[@slbleadworks]

Oh cool where in America are you ?. I’m using patination oil and usually an old sock to apply 😳🧦😂. And these are red plugs I’m using.

[@paule.dutelleco.inc.2547]

@@slbleadworks I live in Massachusetts.... My family have been in the roofing and coppersmith business since 1823.... i tried to send a couple pics but i don't think they went through

[@slbleadworks]

@@paule.dutelleco.inc.2547 are you on insta ?. Maybe you could send the pics that way.

[@paule.dutelleco.inc.2547]

@@slbleadworks stu, im not big into social media... i have facebook thats it lol

[@eamonnrussell3812]

Stuart whats the reason for the copper strip

[@slbleadworks]

It’s prevents wind lift and also gives a nice turned finished edge

[@Ian20232]

Nice work mate. Pity stevie wonder was the brickie.

[@aaronmcleod3507]

Great video,volumes abit quiet in parts hard to hear what you are saying,tidy work tho

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I’ve recently invested in a wireless mic for better audio quality as a few people have said this in the comments. I’ve already recorded the next vid using this. So hopefully going forward you should notice the difference.

[@aaronmcleod3507]

@@slbleadworks happy days,look forward to seeing more videos from you