Lead Welding Techniques on a Historical Property

Case Study: Lead Welding Techniques on a Historical Property

Project Location: Steeton, Nr. Keighley

This property in Steeton steeped in history and was long associated with the Beaumont family, who owned it for generations. Eventually, maintenance costs became prohibitive, leading to its dismantling and abandonment. After WWII, the house was demolished for open-cast mining. The area was later restored, though the original woodland was replaced with spruce trees. Today the property has been largely been restore and remnants of a walled garden remain.

Project Overview

This traditional stone slate roof is currently undergoing extensive re-roofing works.Benefiting from traditional roofing skills but with modern TLX Gold Insulation.

Though we would like to explore in this case study the intricate art of lead welding on heritage properties and the incredible skill it demands!

Adam brings this traditional technique to life, highlighting the precision and patience essential for this craft. In our latest video, watch as he demonstrates the meticulous process of lead welding, restoring the beauty of heritage architecture while honouring its history.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the patience, hard work, and dedication involved in the art of lead welding preserving our heritage properties.