lead under dormer

[zaffy]

The old lead flashing under my dormer windows works fine but does not look good.  The lead runs under the dormer window and then disappears under roof tiles at either end.  Will it be okay to lay new lead over the top of the old lead to make it look better?  Thank you

[joe90]

Rather than new lead why not clean the old lead off and apply patination oil. https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/lead-patination-oil-1litre.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAjNjgBRAgEiwAGLlf2uL8rbk8njgdR803U8Ddd3Csh_BHUS4naxvoA-JFfPSQ8rlKpP6CLRoC-RUQAvD_BwE

[PeterW]

Green scourer and some white spirit and then a good couple of coats of patination oil. Do not use sandpaper ..!! 

[zaffy]

Thanks, I'll give it a try first.

 It has been put up badly and one end is lower than the other.  I will try cutting it level too.  I have patination oil.  Just need to buy a green scouring pad. 

[PeterW]

Decent Stanley knife and a straight edge and take your time to cut it and it will cut clean. 

[zaffy]

I have just tried to cut through lead with Stanley knife but having trouble.  Blade just seems to score it but does not cut it.  Also difficult holding straight edge steady while cutting.  I will have another go tomorrow. Thanks

[joe90]

I have never found lead easy to cut, many scores will eventually do it, but In situ even harder. My ideal DIY tool would be another pair of hands!.

[Ed Davies]

Would a multitool do it? Worry about flinging lead dust around?

[makie]

On 18/12/2018 at 09:07, joe90 said:

I have never found lead easy to cut, many scores will eventually do it, but In situ even harder. My ideal DIY tool would be another pair of hands!.

 

It sounds stupid but lick your fingers and wet the blade, works well

[Onoff]

A proper roofer's lead knife maybe? For example:

 

https://www.raygrahams.com/products/2117-monument-sheet-lead-knife-1027l.aspx?