Replacing Concrete Hip Tiles For Lead Ones

In this video I remove concrete hip tiles and replace them for lead ones. There was a few surprises along the way. One of them being every slate was screwed. I definitely didn't want to break any slates on this one.
I hope you enjoy.

[@1ll1l1liiililiillilliillli4]

Hello, lovely work. What is the advantage of using lead for the hips instead of concrete tiles? Is it just appearance or are there other benefits?

[@slbleadworks]

Hi, thank you. The advantage is it being maintenance free and it also has a longer life span. Also the mortar kept falling out and I think it was only a matter of time before the wind had them off.

[@rickphillips5098]

The Flat Roof system looks knackered !! So much bubbling

[@slbleadworks]

It was fine before it had to be peeled back to remove the old lead. After 10 years I was amazed how well it was still bonded onto the lead. It’s now all being replaced. Thanks for watching.

[@dickdoc3337]

Very good Stuart as someone has just asked advantage of lead over concrete ?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. The advantages are that’s it’s maintenance free. It has a longer life span. Also the mortar kept falling out. And I think it was only a matter of time before the wind had the concrete tiles off. Thanks for watching.

[@dickdoc3337]

@@slbleadworks thank you interesting

[@anthonyherman9301]

Great video mate I was watching your set up video earlier and was just wondering does the oxygen run out before the acetylene gas 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Yes generally I use to oxygen to one acetylene.

[@BitsnBobs-hk5iy]

Very nice work indeed! Can ridges be done the same, or is it just for hips?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes it’s exactly the same principle for ridges too. Thanks for watching.

[@paulreynolds9003]

I bought some lead a few weeks back and I was shocked at the price. 😮

[@slbleadworks]

Yes it’s not cheap. But it does work out the cheapest in the long run if it’s done right. Thanks for watching.

[@Simon__Davies]

Hey Stuart. Great work as always 🙂👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this. Thanks for watching.

[@tomalley798]

Mate… I think it’s time to let go of that chalk line. If not, just slap some Patination oil on it

[@slbleadworks]

I know lol🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂. I’ve made another vid using it and it really is screaming in that one 😂. Going live next Sunday.