LEAD STEP FLASHINGS, SOAKERS & APRONS with bonus welding footage!

[@MrLewisdix87]

I can take credit for the lead hips but you made a fantastic job of the roof, and for that to be the first time you should be super proud. This job is as good if not better than a lot of roofers I know could do, hat off to you mate!!!!

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Cheers Lewis, it was a steep learning curve but much easier with great advice from others behind the scene. Scaffolding just down and it’s all looking 👌. Thanks again for all your help. Now trying to work out what next project I can justify more lead work! 😀

[@MrLewisdix87]

😂😂👍

[@Mt3Dpdrtk]

The lead is exceptionally good

[@karllawton7843]

Im a roofer been doing it 16 years and id have to agree with mr lead man. Realy nice job. Im not bad at lead but that mighter is brill mate well done

[@AMG63]

Big shout out to the master lead working craftsman LEWIS 🏆

[@loganrose.9209]

More of these videos please as there are not many roofing channels out there. Being a roofing apprentice my self these videos help out a lot. I would like to see a video of how to do lead work around a chimney step by step as to how you do the cuts for the front and back apron.

[@mikehelleluja3426]

Mate i have been roofing for 20 years.... and it looks like you have been as well. Absolutely beautiful job.

[@samwang4854]

To be No.1

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

I was just about to congratulate you on your fantastic welding and then you told us that Lewis had popped around, you are extremely lucky to have someone with his skills willing to come round and sort out your job. I have to congratulate you on finishing your roof and making such a good job of it not just the lead work but the tiles and ridge coping, it looks great.

[@09conrado]

Mr. 'Oh I'm not a professional'.... that's one professional looking roof right there. Sure there will be people who will do it a lot quicker and there will always be someone who once did it better, but you should really be proud of a proper job

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Slow and steady, there certainly wouldn’t have been any profit in it, unless I was on a day rate!!! 💰😂

[@chris2790]

A professional is basically one who does a thing for a living, presumably they are good at what they do, but they might not be that great at all.

[@trevor33jan1]

Well done Tim, that was not your typical DIY job for most.....full kudos for taking the roof on and winning.

[@noiseache7720]

That's a fantastic job you and Lewis have done there. Fair play to Lewis for being so flexible and helpful, not many tradesman would do that.

[@kathylecluyse7820]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why a good leadworker is worth his pay.

[@jlmfoy365]

Great job Tim and that Lewis is a superstar not only his craftsmanship but his help also. Regards Jim.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

That is some lovely lead work, too good to be up on a roof out of sight! I went for the 'water tight, won't be seen again ' look on mine! Great work, you can sleep easy again now it's done. 👍

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Figured that I don’t want to be up there again so may as well get it right. 😀

[@denty32]

Glad to see you mastic the flashings, top work by yourself and the lead worker

[@candsholland7821]

Tim (and Jo + the essential kids), your videos are inspirational, thank you. I watch partly because your journey takes me down memory lane as my wife and I did a major renovation with very young boys in 1989 and 90. Juggling work, children (including giving birth on the day we had been stud walling !) and diy. Fun. Now we are helping those two boys do likewise on their houses. Now just entering retirement so I am about to watch your workshop build series, my next fun project. Keep them coming and all the best. Simon

[@stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378]

Typical spent ages searching you tube for chimney flashing videos finally done the job a bit of a struggle low and behold you bring a video out on this subject this would of been perfect🙂

[@stevejanka361]

Good afternoon, totally fascinating. The guy welding that lead sheet work was a real artist. Thanks for a thourghly enjoyable video. Take care and stay healthy. Good luck.

[@darrencoyle3290]

This looks amazing and I would say your 100 times better than most professional, amazing quality of workman ship..

[@jontosh]

Must be pretty amazing to know that you've literally put a roof over your heads. Great job, looks fantastic and will keep you warm and dry for a very long time.

[@pasti67]

That roof is a fantastic job done. You should be very proud!

[@CptMishMashVonRandom]

Excellent little series. I could do with overhauling mine too. It's a similar age and with a few cracked slates here and there I'm considering just ripping it all off and starting fresh too. I picked up lots of little handy tips in this series of vids. 👍

[@wingtsang2158]

Great job on the roof and Lewis is a master craftsman and his workmanship is outstanding great work keep it up and bring on the next project.and above all be safe

[@stevesurrey1967]

Well done, Lovely leadwork from artisans... Brings me back to my days at vauxhall college of building... Loved to burn, boss and dress lead, wish I'd carried it on as a career ...👍

[@elliotazus6258]

HelloTim, Very glad your roof is done! God bless and take care.

[@willbee6785]

A little tip. The lead flashing hold down clips need to have a little gap (3-5mm) at the bottom before you fold them over to stop them curling up when the long summer heat hits them. Simply because lead will expand a bit. Albeit the flashings are not too wide, it is more of a problem on the south side (sun facing) Application of Patination oil for a lustre finish also helps & it also helps the lead from whitening up over time & stop lead stain streaks on the slates over time. In your case, it would match the slates perfectly to give a professional finish.

[@thequion]

I agree, but apply the coating both sides.

[@tutekohe1361]

That roof is a work of art. We cannot have anything like that here in New Zealand, as we have too many Earthquakes. Everything here is timber and must be able to flex.

[@timjw5704]

Well done Tim, brilliant work & also good to see a great lead worker in action. Strangely satisfying watching him welding. God bless, Tim from West Sussex

[@btrswt35]

That is some real craftsmanship.

[@andyb3331]

Got to say credit where credits due Tim, I`ve been in the trade for thirty years and your roof puts a lot of so called roofers work to shame - nice one matey!

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Cheers! 👍

[@anthonydenbigh3757]

Great welding on the lead

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Amazing isn’t it?!

[@anthonydenbigh3757]

@@TheRestorationCouple its awesome great to watch and the torch technique of flicking up 👌

[@athloneduke]

You should be immensely proud of your work, a fantastic job, well done

[@UnfittedNoise]

Always believed DIY can be art, this is a example of that!

[@davidbanner9001]

That's not a roof. That's a work of art.

[@yobespierre]

that looks amazing, you and lewis did a great job. you should be super proud!

[@lewispewsey6843]

I hope one day I'll have the knowledge and skills you have. Your an inspiration tim.

[@micssticksnpipes]

looks bloody amazing! I have done quite a few roofs now and this is better than any of my work! Well done. I have had a go at lead welding too and it is really really hard!!!

[@clivefox5072]

What a lovely job Lewis made of lead work and nicely slated

[@simonvaughan1270]

That looks beautiful and will last for years

[@petermccormack3542]

Thats a very well done roof and the lead welding makes that finished look. Well done keep making your videos.

[@JJ-zg1hh]

Marvellous result. Loads of work and well worth it. Just looks perfect!

[@996rummel]

Fantastic work and excellent leadwork from your friend. One little tip with the verge slates is to cloak (cut an angle) on the top outside corner. Stops any rain tracking back in. Fabulous job 👍🏻

[@musicteacherbuilder]

Non-professional just means slow. I am a prior professional in a relatively specific construction trade. I still do new things. I bring some experience, but like I said, it is relatively specific. I just work more slowly without specialty tooling or unlimited working hours now. You think things through and try to understand the important concepts. You will not work free from all error, but you will do well at whatever you try.

[@paulsims7161]

You probably saved a grand or more on the bit of leadwork you did yourself. Really great job. And i doubt Lewis will ever be out of work with his skills.

[@kayenacur]

Looks great and very professional! Seems ready for the next 100 years!

[@Clothis64]

This roof is beautiful and I’m glad to have a little piece at home 🙂

[@skedwin3020]

Bloody awesome work maye

[@Yaketyyak21]

That’s one hell of a job you done on the roof,especially doing it in winter...

[@conorcoulter7071]

Unreal at lead work that man

[@AliRokib]

Congratulations on finishing it all, looks 👌

[@James-hd2kf]

Top work Tim I have done roof before and it's not the easiest jobs super job and the lead work looks 👌

[@lessmith3718]

I Yes good job that...we had to make a vase out of lead at college I’m 72 now used to love the lead work but no call for it locally.finished up cottage bashing .lead burning was good as well. 👍

[@eoingriffin11]

A real work of art.

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

You did a good job on the lead around the chimney stacks for your first time

[@dougsaunders8109]

Roof done ✅. Opening sequence reshoot with new shiny roof.......

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Last of the scaffolding to come down and first blue sky and I will make it happen! 👌

[@mmanut]

I build custom homes in the Boston Massachusetts, USA area, I've never seen a better looking roof. I really like that style roof, LOOKS FANTASTIC ‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Thanks Vinny! First time on a roof but perhaps I’ll do another one day. 👍

[@dougf94912]

Those welds are a thing of beauty!

[@johnnyd7928]

I'm a scottish roof slater, I would accept that work on my home. Well done m8.

[@mjxdrones7123]

Every house needs a Lewis top class job👍👍

[@s10m0t10n]

Glad I looked up 'lead welding' - I always thought lead was soldered. Whichever it is, that's a tidy roofing job and no mistake.

[@pluffer96]

Fantastic job!

[@michelscalabrini5490]

Wow 😮, this is a really beautiful job. You can be proud of it!!!!

[@connormatthews522]

Running that bead is so satisfying to watch

[@grahamcole4240]

A fabulous job, a true craftsman.

[@45jooper]

You made a great job of the roof. Well done mate

[@lobbylobbster]

Beautiful job, extremely neat too !!! 👍🏼

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Finally done my friend, looks amazing👏🏼🙌🏽

[@stkenno8758]

What a good job mate well done 👍

[@chrispayne1029]

Great job Tim 👏👏👌🏻👍

[@jamesgrellier4750]

A beautiful job. I just wondered about the mortar that you used to fill point the stack with. Presumably (judging from the age of the house) the mortar was a lime-based one. Did you use a lime mortar when you filled back in around the lead? If so, which kind of lime did you use? Or did you use a OPC based mortar?

[@vrod1a]

That’s professional by any standards 👍

[@JMc.D]

You say you’re not a professional but I guarantee you that is better than 90% of the jobs you’d pay to get done.

[@dooovde]

Well done! Great work...inspiring stuff I have to say.

[@MrMuffs11]

The lead Flashing, what stops the water tracking down the 45’ that you’ve cut then down behind the soaker. Surely the more conventional, individual, flashing with min. 100mm overlap offers the cover from the elements?

[@gpower9572]

Nice the way the chimney is right near the end so you can use one slate and stand on a scaffold to do the lead.

[@jamc1035]

Lovley looking roof top draw works

[@ralfhedstrom]

The roof looks fantastic :) Congrats to a job well done.

[@dekorustasi]

Hello from London bravo good job Master 👍

[@peterwooldridge7285]

All in all a really nice job......

[@laapulsford]

Wow Tim, what a fantastic job. This roof project was super hard-core. I have undertaken many large-scale DIY/building projects including restoring an 18th Century Nepolianic mansion in Provence, but I have to say your roof project was for me a bridge too far. The quality of the finish and the attention to detail you achieved was sublime. You should be justifiably proud of what you have achieved.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Not sure id jump straight at another roofing project anytime soon but it’s one to tick off the diy bucket list!

[@martinsexton7139]

Great to Watch Real Craftsmanship in motion..Fabulous..☘🇮🇪

[@vadims8742]

So qualitatively done! Respect! BTW, how many years it is planned to serve?

[@leabarto8156]

Beautiful roof!

[@paulthompson5416]

Lovely job Tim 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@andyb9994]

May not be a professional, but excellent work, looks great, not many roofers even do lead work anymore. It's a lost art.👍

[@matthewsaunby9056]

Can’t wait for the updated intro drone shot flying over the new roof 😁

[@Farage528]

Looks amazing nice job 👏👏👏

[@MatthewMann-vy4jo]

Individual flashing sucks pal, you did right doing them in one go. I once did a 4.5 meter flashing along a wall. Most break them up into 500 to 600 mm sections but i think they look a lot neater if you can get it done in one and you have no joins. Just make sure you use the patination oil both sides of the lead for anyone doing this on their own. It ensures no white run from under the lead. Many just do the weather facing side but you can get staining from the underside sometimes. Great work tho mate, you have done well.

[@rubbersteve123]

Just Excellent job, so well done. Looks so good.

[@racinghome657]

That lead welding looks great, did you have a go and if so how did you get on. Lewis makes it look easy, which we all know it won't be.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

No, we were pushed for time so no time for playing. Perhaps one day. 👍

[@joegardiner4220]

Great job. Do you find lead soakers sometimes raise the row of tiles they sit on. Often i find i need to us a thin wooden wedge before nailing on my battens for my soaker tiles

[@haydensmith6427]

I'm a roofer, that's a grand job!

[@jeremyhall7951]

Does removal of the mortar to slide the lead into not alter the integrity of the chimney?

[@thinkingisbananas]

Brilliant job, love the videos.

[@danielbathrooms3595]

Hello. Lovely Job. Can I ask what you’re using for your verve detail? Looks like some sort of continuous dry verge?? Would love a link to product if possible.

[@TriumphTiger800]

Good looking roof, well done. What do you rub into the lead?

[@peterdawson5115]

Nice job 👍

[@toddfeldman7661]

Nice work!!

[@gtimoney1]

Individual flashings are the traditional method and offer more cover on the laps. Step flashing like you’ve used are quicker but you always get left with a weak point with no lap to rely on. Would of been better chiselling the oversail of the front and back of the chimney flush to give you more of an upstand on the aprons.

[@Carlostype]

Do you mean cut off the protruding brick flush? i wondered what their approach was going to be..

[@gtimoney1]

@@Carlostype that’s the correct way to do it yes.

[@Carlostype]

You can then wrap around your 1st flashing into the joint as i used to do

[@octymocty132]

Remember tig welding lead over x ray tanks when i use to be in manufacturing lot easier than gas, think i still have me spacial dolly's Nice job especially working out side

[@connormatthews522]

cracking job mate well done

[@dre9r9]

Amazing!

[@maggiesue4825]

Superior job!!