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Lead applied to your existing glass - Plain windows transformed in a day
Lead applied to your existing glass - Plain windows transformed in a day
THE COMPLETE WINDOW LEADING SERVICE
DIY lead supplies and support for the
whole of the U.K.
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The complete leading service...
Fitted lead
Simply decide on a style, ask for a
free quote, and if you're happy then book
a day for fitting. It's that easy. We clean
your windows before we start and tidy up
before we go.
All you need to do is relax and leave the
work to us.
DIY lead and essentials
So you'd like to do-it-yourself?
No Problem. Purchase everything you
need on our DIY page.
The complete leading service...
Fitted lead
Simply decide on a style, ask for a
free quote, and if you're happy then book
a day for fitting. It's that easy. We clean
your windows before we start and tidy up
before we go.
All you need to do is relax and leave the
work to us.
DIY lead and essentials
So you'd like to do-it-yourself?
No Problem. Purchase everything you
need on our DIY page.
APPLICATION NOTES
A simplified guide to the installation of 'Trulead' self-adhesive lead strip.
Additional and more detailed information is provided in our 'Trade Tips' leaflet
supplied with all lead orders.
1. Tape template to inside of glass. Take care with positioning; ensure the template is square and
that it lines up with any previous work.
2. Clean glass thoroughly to remove any grease or film. You can use a proprietary glass cleaner,
vinegar, meths, etc. Ensure the cleaner does NOT contain silicon, as this prevents proper
adhesion. Pay particular care to the edges of the window and scrape away any loose varnish,
paint or silicone.
3. Cut a piece of lead for application. Make it a couple of inches longer than needed to aid
handling. Run the strip between finger and thumb to smooth and straighten before removal
of backing paper.
4. Place one end of the lead at the starting point and press firmly. Guide the lead along the line
of the pattern using finger pressure. Trim the excess flush with the edge of the glass/seal. If you
take care here and leave no gaps you will not need to use an edging strip to tidy things up.
5. Use the concave end of the boning peg to press the lead firmly to the glass.
6. Repeat for all the strips going one way, then the others in the opposite direction. When all the
lead has been placed and boned down, you can seal the edges. Use the sharp end of the tool
and run it at an angle down the edges of each strip. The object here is to eliminate any gaps
that water could penetrate. Pay particular attention to the crossovers and the ends. Neat
finishing of the crossovers helps create the soldered look that is part of the charm of leaded
glass.
7. Stand back and check your work; the adhesive reaches full strength after about 24 hours, so
any alterations should be done as soon as possible. If you worked carefully you should now be
looking at a beautiful leaded window. Congratulations! Simply repeat the process for the next
window.
8. It is advisable not to wash the window for 24 hours, to let the adhesive develop its maximum
bond. New lead will react with air and moisture to form its natural patina, and it will normally
darken over a period of four to eight weeks, depending on the climate.
TOP TIP
If you have a fair amount to do -particularly up a ladder- it can be worth making a shoulder
strap reel holder. Use a bolt, nuts and washers to attach the reel to a suitable strap. A guitar or
bag strap is ideal.
Midlands Window Leading
Telephone: (024) 7667 5757
email address: info@windowleading.co.uk