The Lead Was Fine — The Timber Wasn't | Slipped Hip Repair

A slipped lead hip might not look dramatic from the ground, but once the lead moves down the roof, it can leave the timber exposed to the weather, and that is when the real trouble starts. Roger repairs a slipped lead hip that had exposed the timber beneath, allowing rot to set in and water to enter the loft. The lead itself is still in good condition, so instead of ripping everything out unnecessarily, Roger reuses what can be saved, replaces the worst of the damaged timber and gets the roof back into the dry. It is a practical old-roof repair that shows why visible defects should not be ignored, how leadwork can shift over time, and why knowing where to stop is often one of the hardest parts of the job. Key Takeaways • A slipped lead hip can expose the timber below and eventually lead to rot and leaks. • The lead was still serviceable, so Roger reused it rather than replacing good material for the sake of it. • Rotten timber needs cutting out and replacing where it can no longer support the lead properly. • Wind lift, failed fixings and years of movement can all contribute to leadwork slipping. • On older roofs, the skill is knowing what needs replacing and what can sensibly be left alone. • The material cost can be small compared with the labour and experience needed to do the job properly. KIT USED Roughneck ROU61800 Slaters Hammer https://amzn.to/3SKtvd2 Roughneck Pro Lead Dresser Roofing Tool https://amzn.to/4vWCzKy Sitefix Copper Nails https://www.sig.ie/p/sitefix-copper-slate-nails-copper-nails-30-x-265mm-1000/a3101067 Lead Roofing Wood Core Roll (50mm x 2.4m Treated) https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/lead-roofing-wood-roll-50mm-x-24m-treated.html #RoofRepair #Leadwork #Roofing #SkillBuilder ================================== 👇 SUPPORT SB - BECOME A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9GdB6vG6m6cDAwrTAWXgyg/join 📪 JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER https://skill-builder.uk/signup 🛒 SEE OUR FAVOURITES ON AMAZON https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/skillbuilder 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST https://blubrry.com/skillbuilder/subscribe 🎬 OUR VIDEO LIBRARY https://www.youtube.com/@SkillBuilder/videos 🔗 SEE EVERYTHING SB ON LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/skillbuilder https://www.facebook.com/skillbuilderchannel https://www.tiktok.com/@skillbuilder https://www.instagram.com/skill_builder (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases) ================================== OUR FAVOURITE CHARITIES 👷 BAND OF BUILDERS https://bandofbuilders.org ⛯ THE LIGHTHOUSE CHARITY https://lighthousecharity.org 💧 CHARITY WATER https://www.charitywater.org