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how we do it! |
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measuring and cutting process |
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Measuring
lead to size using tape measure. |
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Marking
line on lead surface with chalk line. |
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Cutting lead using Stanley knife. |
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safe
handling of lead by electric hoist |
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Lead
fixed securely using straps to harness. |
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Electrically
operated hoist. |
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Lead
pulled into working area. |
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lead capping to parapet wall |
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Panels fixed at head using copper nails staggered at 75mm.
Lead retaining clips used to stop panels lifting, 6mm expansion gap to bottom.
Copper retaining clips used internal of continuous welted edge.
Lap lengths to panels is determined by pitch. |
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welding |
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Lead
welding is used when a cut has been applied to suit detail, a lead section
is fabricated and welded once in correct position using oxy–acetylene.
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step
& cover flashing |
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No
flashing pieces to exceed 1.2m in length. |
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Water
line 65mm. |
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Chased
brickwork. |
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Lead
wedged at each step. |
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Edge
clipped to suit exposure. |
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lead box |
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Timber
box concealing pipe work. |
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Lead
gusset. |
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Welding
carried out. |
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Finished
weld. |
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Finished
item showing vertical welts to abutment corners. |
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lead
bay |
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Timber
with wood core roll. |
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Showing
corner being bossed. |
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Formed
bay ready to be placed into position. |
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completed bay set and formed into position, welded at breaks in brick work. |
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Completed
contract showing flat work and capping to parapat wall. |
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tapered gutter |
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Illustrating
bossed corners to bay formed to pitch of timber layboards |
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Dressed
into position copper nailed into rebated up stand and along upper
third of bay. |
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