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I know my absence has been a long time but have no fear I have returned to offer you advice on leadwork and lead welding. I will be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you have dohertyplumbing

Hi guys, Please comment on my website. All comments greatly appreciated Thanks steve from York ____________________________________ Lynda, moderator Please see forum rule 12

Sorry mate havent been on here for a while and totally missed your post. If you are still in need give me a email or visit my website for my contact details Thanks Steve http://www.dohertyplumbing.co.uk

I think a job that size would never be done for less than 2000. Get the professionals in to quote you. A leadwork specialist will cost more but do a better job than a roofer as we are trained to do it, Not only that but we can lead burn and I have never met a roofer that can leadburn or boss...

I am a plumber that specialises in the fitting of leadwork so for me I am biased towards the lead. Although more expensive it really is the best material to use for dorma windows. Once I have finished a lead job I know no matter the weather my jobs are watertight. Cheap pvc panels may blow off...

http://www.caldergroup.co.uk/media/CalderGTGLW.pdf Shows you how to install Lead gutters etc. A good read!

The bays where in fact just short of 3m in length and laid in code 10, grew muscles where I didnt know was possible haha. We was laying 40 bays a week and still had time to drink the coffee. Thanks steve

Code 5 can be placed down in lengths up to 1700 but that doesnt work out correct for a roll of lead thats 6m long. Always work to a length of 1500 and youll be fine. Put in a 50mm high upstand where applicable. Failing this get me in to do it lol Thanks steve

Hi there, I fit leadwork for a living so when I tell you that this is a bodge job...its a bodge job. Persimmon are also kean on this type of detail on their houses and i have a fair few of those. When I do this kind of flashing I allow 4 inches of lead to sit under the coping stone and...

I am a leadwork installer so am biased towards using leadwork. Code 5 on breathable felt will last for decades. Leadwork is the most expensive form of weathershielding but thats because it is the best Thanks steve

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