Making And Fitting Lead Window Trays **COMPLETE PROCESS**

In this video I make and fit lead window trays from code 4 sheet lead. I show the complete process from start to finish. There is also some close up parts of the lead welding.
I hope you enjoy.

[@DarrenIngram-t1d]

Hi Stuart, love your videos as always, mate. I must’ve missed something welcoming you back mate. Have I missed something and if so no pun intended

[@slbleadworks]

Hey thanks for watching my vids. I really appreciate it. I’ll try and keep them coming.

[@SanDer-eu7sb]

That's the difference between a normal builder and a real tradesperson. You can see the excitement in your last two videos from being able to do some work again, even if you aren't fully recovered. Happy to see the progress in your physical health. Within reasonable time it's only going to get better!!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you it was so nice to be able to work again and do what I love to do. I’ve really missed it and I’ve been questioning if I’ll be able to continue in the trade. I actually managed 4 days last week. My back still isn’t right. But it’s definitely improved and I’ve already got the next two KZbin uploads ready to go.

[@Whokilledkenny1223]

Stuart why don't you get an apprentice, or labourer and teach him ,or her how to do the bits when your back is playing up Also a pulling for getting panels up if you on your own Any way see you in the next one 👍

[@slbleadworks]

To be honest I really couldn’t afford the labour. Thanks for watching and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@Simon__Davies]

Hey Stuart. Great vid as always. Maybe some time you could talk about the code lead you are using for the video and maybe the reason for that? Also when the window is fitted do you cut the lead and fold it up the back side of the frame or sill? Say 25mm or mybe 18mm for a window board ? And then that up stand would be welded in the corners? And the then upstand would be consealed by the window board? Cheers

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Yes the best possible job is to turn the lead up 25mm against the back of the frame. And the window board conceals this. I usually do mine once the windows have been fitted to make it easier for them.

[@Simon__Davies]

@@slbleadworks thanks stuart. And i take it you weld it to maintain the water resistance or is that not neccessary?

[@slbleadworks]

@@Simon__Davies to be honest you can Just fold it up. This is so much quicker and easier. This really is belt and braces as no water should be anywhere near the back of the tray. Usually a mastic bead is placed once the window has been fitted too.

[@Simon__Davies]

@@slbleadworks thankyou. I dont ever see myself in a situation where i would have to do this. Im not a lead worker and i dont fit windows very often but im just really facinated by the lead work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@slbleadworks]

@@Simon__Davies no worries and thanks again for watching.

[@chrisharris7438]

👍👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching.

[@sweeyong7756]

Does lead or will lead stick to stainless steel? Basicallu i wanto use lead to fill the joint gaps between stainless steel gutter. Cheers.

[@slbleadworks]

I’m not entirely sure to be honest. Id guess that it might stick but it won’t be fully bonded.

[@leeedwards3783]

Good to see you back at work mate. Very neat job and the process explained clearly. Thank you

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’m just doing a couple of days a week for now. But it’s a start and thanks for watching.

[@nfrs]

Amazing, thanks for posting. You make those upright welds look so easy!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@davetaylor4741]

When did they start doing window trays like that. Is it now a requirement. I never saw one done like that before I left. And have never taken one out done years before. They were always just a flat flashing. Under the window and down the tiles. I used to shape all mine. You have bullnose tiles on that job. I would match the bullnose. Or whatever other profile. Flower pattern. Bow tie. Anything to jazz it up. I still have issues with lead being monochrome and bland. Plus I enjoyed coming up with new repeat designs. Made up little templates and everything. I would imagine there would still be some of my creations around Kent.

[@slbleadworks]

I’m not sure how long trays have been done like this. But I’ve been working with lead for 29 years and in that time window trays have always been made like this. Yes I do scallop and scroll etc but on this job the client just wanted clean straight lines.

[@davetaylor4741]

@@slbleadworks I left 25 years ago. Just never seen one done like that. Apart from perhaps one of those awkward roof access type window/door jobs. With like a back gutter arrangement cut into the roof. Guaranteed to collect crap. And generally leak after a few years. I know in NZ window trays are compulsory. In Qld Australia our standards are so bad. You would be lucky if anyone looks. If in doubt use more silicone. There is a type now for every occasion. No guarantee given.

[@ianstevens9655]

Very nice. How’s your back ? Did you get the mri done ?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. My back has improved but it’s still not where it should be so I’m just doing a couple of days a week for now. Yes I had the MRI done last week and hopefully I’ll hear about the results this week sometime.

[@andrewlyon2707]

Nice neat job mate hope your back is healing well

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. It’s improved slightly. But currently I’m only doing 2 days a week as my back still isn’t back to normal.

[@johndowning9778]

Good to see you happy at work again 10/10 as always 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Just doing a couple of days a week at the moment. But glad to be working again. Thanks for watching.

[@AshleySmith-xu3by]

Great to see you back at work Stuart. Keep up the great work.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Just doing a couple of days a week for now. But it’s a start and it’s good to be working again.

[@alexrhodes5462]

Awesome work. Glad to see you back at it!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Still just doing a couple of days a week. But it’s a start and I’m glad to be working again.

[@DanielPaprocki]

OMG, so beautiful 😍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@flaviokepista9086]

you don't do 25mm upstands on the back of the trays ?

[@slbleadworks]

Yes as I said in the video these trays are made up big so I can the 25mm up the back of the windows once the windows are fitted

[@flaviokepista9086]

@@slbleadworks apolligies i missed the explanation on the video

[@slbleadworks]

@@flaviokepista9086 No worries. Thanks for watching.

[@tomalley798]

You make it look so simple

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@markterry1678]

Top work as always 🔥🔥

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@iansanton]

How come no clips on the apron ??

[@slbleadworks]

These are window trays. It’s not common practise to clip window trays.

[@iansanton]

I always clip mine just in case of high winds etc plus I think it looks neater , but I guess they’re not always necessary