lead work help ?

[northstar]

Hi is there anyone on this site who specialize in lead work, or any sites ? need some advice regarding a flat bay roof ? many thanks

 

[Puddle]

which of course are preparation preparation and preparation followed with some resin, glass fibre and gell coat

I would get the mrs's to do it,does not sound much different from one of her make up sessions

 

[northstar]

Final say is with my friend, if he goes with lead dear but long lasting job or as oldplumber says go with fiberglass and resin and buy a nice present with the change? dilemas

 

[northstar]

Hi puddle,first floor bay window roof, sounds a bit tricky for the mrs and her makeup bag

 

[Puddle]

Not only is lead longer lasting to say the least,it improves the look of the structure,making a lot more stylish and cost wise is not that bad in real terms.on a small area as this,
could even do a little pattering around top edge of bay

 

[tamz]

Fibreglass may be fine for modern new build schemes where the fibreglass will probably outlast the house but there really is no substitute for the real thing.

 

[northstar]

Whats the saying, get a proper job, pay once cry once.

 

[oldplumber]

dont forget that a first timers attempt with lead may well leak but the same with fibre glass is unlikely too as there arent any of those nasty seams.

 

[justlead1]

Hi Northstar. The advise you are getting is good, even fibreglass a wonderful material should you earn enough for a yacht. The expansion issue is caterered for using wood core roll. T Pren is as has been explained welded into lengths of sheet lead on gutter situation, where there is no room to form drips in order to create expansion joints. When laying lead sheet roofing the appearance of the finish product is important as is following traditional methods. Forming wood core rolls allows two pieces of lead to be joined but allows for the expansion of the material without compromising its weathering qualities. When laying sheet lead on your type of roof i would often form three bays (Centre bay and two ends) The end bays would both have under cloak and the centre bay two over cloaks. (sheet lead manual will explain this) Although i do not have images of this there are one or two on this site that will give you an idea of the rolls and how they are set out. Lead Slate and Lead Roofing Self Help Videos

 

[oldplumber]

Dont forget that the pikeys will have it away if its only a first floor roof, cost of metals is going up so quick!

 

[tamz]

Good wee videos Peter.

 

[justlead1]

Thank you Sir

 

[Bernie2]

Why not buy a roll of green mineral felt and use that?

Done lots of lead work of all types, don't like it never have. I found it easier to lead weld or "burn" as some say. Bossing okay but you have got to have patience. I think one of the lead companies do publish a guide as to how to bos which may help you. Its like laying carpet except its heavy, the hardest part being bossing the up stand against the wall if you are abutting a rear wall that is and the roll end.

You will probably also need tin snips, chase wedge, setting in stick, bending stick, step turn, flat dresser, lead mallet and tallow beside other things.

A piece of waste lead to dress through.

You can also use lock welting preferably double lock welts if the pitch allows, and in some places standing seams. It all depends. The lead sheet association website is okay.