Lead work roofing is one of those trades that not many people think about, but it’s been around for centuries. It’s all about shaping and fitting lead sheets around chimneys, valleys, and dormers to keep water out. The material is heavy and soft, so you have to work it with wooden mallets and dress it over the edges. It’s not quick money—each piece needs to be measured, cut, and welded (that’s when you melt the lead together) with a blowtorch. The pros make it look easy, but one mistake and you… lead work roofing 3