Installing Lead Work To 3 Large Dormers. COMPLETE PROCESS !.

In this video I install lead work to 3 dormers. I show the complete process from start to finish. I hope you enjoy. Grab yourself a cuppa and buckle up. Its my longest video yet.

[@dp3218]

The quality of this work just blows my mind! Amazing!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much I really enjoyed doing these.

[@danielelliott4796]

How wide is the bays not including the up and overs is the max 600mm and 2000mm not including drips?

[@slbleadworks]

In code 5 the maximum spacing of joints is 600mm. And 2000mm is the maximum distance between drips.

[@Czechbound]

@skillbuilder Roger, it would be great for Stuart to show you some lead work. I'm only DIY, but even to my amateur eye, his skills look second to none. All the best !

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@ReverseSpaceAlienAdoptions]

Best video i have seen on the Internet all year.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@nigelgribble8736]

Your welding skill is unreal. I tited and either it wont fuse or.blows through and runs everywhere like water.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. It’s all about getting the temperature right and taking your time. You’ll get there with practise.

[@michaelingram4539]

Great workmanship 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@marcelmantei4038]

Nice Work 👍❤ !!! It's really interesting how you cover the dormers in the UK with lead. I really like it a lot

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. Where are you from ?

[@marcelmantei4038]

@@slbleadworks germany

[@marcelmantei4038]

@@slbleadworks Im from Germany

[@slbleadworks]

@@marcelmantei4038 oh cool. What do you use for your dormers there ?

[@marcelmantei4038]

@@slbleadworks Mostly with roof tiles if the roof pitch allows it or flat roofs with a welded membrane. And unfortunately quite rarely with a double standing seam

[@RickyBeattie]

The best leadworker ive ever seen

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Are you going to tell me now you’ve only seen one 😳😂.

[@RickyBeattie]

@@slbleadworks i havent ssen someone as skilled as this

[@Rckhlld1]

How’s the Back holding up

[@slbleadworks]

It was improving and I was almost back to a full week. But then yesterday it went backwards again and I’m back off work. Hopefully it’s just a little setback

[@Simon__Davies]

That was some serious work there!! Beautiful. I appreciate you taking the time to explain the saddles a bit. If it is ok would you try to explain some other things as you go along. Like what the purpose of the ridge caps are. I take it the dormer rooves had a slight fall to the left and the right of the centre line? Hence the wood rolls to the sides? Awesome work , as always.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I really enjoyed doing these. Yes that’s correct the ridge cap was needed as the roof is falling both ways from the centre. And also the length would have been too long to do all in one. Thanks for watching.

[@Whokilledkenny1223]

Since you are putting an apron at top of checks why take the checks right to the top I Al ways thought that the purpose of an apron was so you could leave a small gap to replace cheek if needed down the line I bow to your knowledge 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Yes I have a separate head flashing above the cheeks. I have to take the cheeks right up to the top to achieve the appropriate lap. Thanks for watching.

[@markoreilly9931]

I’m curious about ventilation. What’s the standard practice for the top of the dormer, or any roof for that matter? How is the roof ventilated to avoid corrosion from condensation on the underside? I’ve got a job coming up with a little bit of pitched lead roof to go along the slate roof and I’m curious if it will require any additional build up to achieve correct ventilation Any tips will be appreciated

[@slbleadworks]

So nowadays venting is quite often required as everything is so heavily insulated. The idea is to provide air flow. Where air can enter and escape.

[@markoreilly9931]

Thanks for the reply. So would you recommend an area of a pitched lead roof be counter battened for example before the plywood is fitted? To give that air flow under the plywood? Similar to what you would expect on a flat roof

[@telosfd]

Question. Does moisture ever appear under the lead? Not because of leak, but of the temperature difference.

[@slbleadworks]

I think I’m right in saying it shouldn’t do. If moisture on the underside of the lead is appearing it could be because the lead has been laid in wet conditions and moisture is trapped underneath. Or from bad or no ventilation. But if I were you I’d google your question to confirm what I’m saying.

[@telosfd]

@@slbleadworks It's true that I didn't watch the whole video. Thanks.

[@scottmiller3327]

Absolute pleasure to watch a true master of their craft. last of a dying breed pal hats off to you sir

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I think this is my longest video yet. Can I ask how far you made it through. I’m trying to gauge what length videos I should aim for.

[@scottmiller3327]

@@slbleadworks I watched it all I’m in the trades myself it’s great to watch others who are good at what they do and il be honest I love abit of leadwork . I don’t think many people understand the level of skill it takes to do this sort of stuff

[@slbleadworks]

@@scottmiller3327 thank you I really appreciate it. What’s your trade?

[@scottmiller3327]

@@slbleadworks no bother at all I’m a carpenter/joiner. Keep up the good work pal and keep the vids coming there great

[@tomalley798]

@@slbleadworks Stuart. Your videos are never to long. The only thing that is long, is you uploading a video.

[@MatthewMann-vy4jo]

How many days did that £15 Ox pencil last before it broke? I've had two and each lasted 3 days lol. I switched to another brand after that!

[@slbleadworks]

Don’t remember ever having one lol. Are you sure that’s what I’m using. Honestly don’t remember. Maybe I briefly borrowed the carpenters or something.

[@MatthewMann-vy4jo]

@@slbleadworks it looks like it in the video, if you didn't buy one.... Good! They are shocking! I went through two and my mates lasted him a couple days! Shocking quality from ox lol. I wouldn't mind but 15 quid for a damn pencil, you expect it to work!

[@MatthewMann-vy4jo]

@@slbleadworks btw... excellent work mate, very impressive. Wish you were local to me, I'd love to switch to leadwork! Always wanted to learn an old craft like leadwork or thatch roofing etc. I have searched the net for lead specialists in wolverhampton, I can't find any really. Do you have much competition or are you guys rare? I've never had to use a lead guy as I do my own step flashing etc. Always wanted to learn to weld though so I could weld rather than boss the aprons, much nicer welded and I will buy a torch soon tbh.

[@slbleadworks]

@@MatthewMann-vy4jo That’s a lot of money for a pencil. I think I’d be very disappointed too.

[@slbleadworks]

@@MatthewMann-vy4jo Thank you. Theres definitely some completion. But I don’t think there’s many companies that solely specialise in lead work.

[@JayLaw-m1j]

Hi stuart from slb leadworks I love your videos and have used some of your tricks you have let loose, Im struggling with vertical welds I always seem to burn through is there any pointers you can give to help make this easyier? Please do keep posting your videos they are amazing and they have helped me and also give me some guidence would say you are one of the best lead welders ive seen, Many thanks Jay

[@slbleadworks]

Hi Jay I’m glad you like my vids and have managed to get something from them. I’ve actually got a dedicated vertical welding video on here that might be of interest to you. Please let me know if it helps and thanks for watching.

[@bobbanna1782]

Hi just wondering if you know of any good lead welding coarse in England thanks

[@slbleadworks]

Where abouts in England are you ?

[@bobbanna1782]

Yorkshire but I would travel thanks

[@JayLaw-m1j]

I did mine at core training(rowlands roofing) in hereford, When looking for a course they do do them closer to yourself but that was the one closest to me based in gloucestershire, Hope this helps

[@bobbanna1782]

Thanks for that I'll have a look 👍

[@Dani-tm7jd]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@SMGBodyworkrestoration]

Stunning work.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@ianstevens9655]

Lovely work. You will be helping so many. 😊

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@richardkenae459]

WHO S PAYING FOR THIS EXPENSIVE JOB? USA ROOFER

[@slbleadworks]

Who ever buys the house I would imagine. This is the standard for the area I was working in.

[@larryyoung7288]

Great work! I've understood lead was not easily permitted anymore due to rain water washing the surface dust down into the ground water. Lead has always been the best flashing/roofing but has environmental issues now. I wanted to comment because I appreciate your skill woking a historically acurate material. However, I do need to ask about the lack of any air barrier, especially at the windows. Just curious about the lack of air barrier as I know most States require it for thermal & mold.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I don’t know too much about air barriers to be honest. In fact it’s the first I’ve heard about them.