is this chimney lead tray ok?

[Dannyboyski]

So we had our chimney rebuilt down to roof level and back up again. local brick layer did most of the work. there were many other projects happening at the time and I didn't notice till now that the lead tray doesn't seem to have any mortar....

looks very deliberate, I realise the weight of the bricks is going to hold it down regardless. im just wondering why no mortar was used?

and is this ok?

Many thanks

Dan

 

[frutbunn]

My question would be: Why is it even there? I can't see what purpose its actually serving.

 

[stuart45]

Have a look at this to give you an idea of how it's done.

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

My question would be: Why is it even there? I can't see what purpose its actually serving.

some have 2

 

[johnny2007]

I went over the top and after we rebuilt our chimney i gave it 5 coats of Thompson water seal.
So when it rains water can't even get into the bricks.

 

[stuart45]

I went over the top and after we rebuilt our chimney i gave it 5 coats of Thompson water seal.
So when it rains water can't even get into the bricks.

How many trays do you stick in it?

 

[johnny2007]

How many trays do you stick in it?

Just the one