Architectural Lead and Metalwork Limited are specialists in lead work conservation and restoration.
We can provide a complete design service for our client, based in London, we operate throughout the UK and Europe on all types of projects.
We have over 40 years’ experience of working on a variety of contracts.
Our specialty is the lead working on a number of historic and listed buildings.
Here you will find case studies, ideas and articles, also a few examples of the work we do.

Ornamental Lead Dormer for a contract in Jersey

Ornamental Lead Dormer for a contract in Jersey

Lead Dormer we are making in our yard then shipping out to Jersey

Timber work by Hayden Carpentry...

Italian Garden Hyde Park

Italian Garden Hyde Park
One of our Lead Planters in the Italian Gardens at Hyde Park some 25 years later still looking good

Africa House - Holborn - London

Africa House - Holborn - London

In partnership with T & P Lead Roofing Ltd, we recently completed an ornamental lead facade utilising new and traditional methods of construction.

The works involved all varieties of skills, lead bossing, lead casting, lead welding, carpentry and design

Finial 1

Finial 1
One of our unique cast lead finials

Skylights with lead flashing and Finials

Skylights with lead flashing and Finials
Lead details to skylight windows

How to choose the right roofing for your property

Choosing the right roofing material is a crucial step in the decision-making process. The  things to take into account when choosing roofing material range from — from cost, to installation, the life-span and maintenance to your individual needs,  and also taking into account, the architectural style of your property. Add to this, which roofing material is the best return on investment.Your roof takes a beating and the material that you choose should stand up for years to the worst the weather can offer.    Contrast and compare traditional materials with the more modern materials on offer, a new roof can also increase the resale value of your home.Metal roofs – Fully recyclable, metal roofing materials come in lead, steel, aluminium and  copperSlate – this can be more expensive than most other materials, slate is durable, has an incredibly long life-span depending on the quality of materials chosen (60 to 200 years) and enhances any structure.Clay Tile – Clay tile is considered a lifetime roof;  clay tile is more expensive than some of the other roofing materials available but its beauty and natural appearance often outweigh the cost for homeowners looking for an attractive roofing material to enhance their property.

Hard Hats with your initials

Hard Hats with your initials
A small memento Hard Hat in lead made in our factory in East London

Pauline informing a customer about Leadwork

Pauline informing a customer about Leadwork
Pauline kindly donating her time for the cause of leadwork

Wall fountain

Wall fountain
One of our selection of wall fountains made to order in our workshop Virus-free. www.avast.com

How Architectural Lead make ornamental lead casting

How Architectural Lead make ornamental lead casting
How Architectural Lead make ornamental lead castingEgg cup casting made in our own Workshop in Dagenham, all hand cast.

Horse And Dolphin Yard Soho Chinese Roof

Horse And Dolphin Yard Soho Chinese Roof
We have recently carried out this very unusual roof in Soho, it was carried out by our Slate and Tile Specialist Harry Silk

New vent and finials

New vent and finials
On the left, a new addition to our range of vents, shown alongside just one of our designs for lead finials. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Bespoke Sash weights – made to measure

Bespoke Sash weights – made to measure
Our sash weights are used as counterweights to balance window sashes. A sash cord is used to connect them to each side of the sash, a weight used to counterbalance the weight of a sliding sash in a sash window, and thus hold it in position at any height.We recommend that you check your box size first and make sure the weights you have selected fit. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Installation of a bespoke ornamental lead casting

Installation of a bespoke ornamental lead casting
Westminster Palace London - showing an installation of Rain water Hoppers, cast from lead in our Dagenham based worksh

AFRICA HOUSE, Holborn London

AFRICA HOUSE, Holborn London

Stages ofConstruction at our workshop and on site

 

In partnership with T & P Lead Roofing Ltd, we recently completedan ornamental lead facade utilising new and traditional methods ofconstruction.

The works involved all varieties of skills, lead bossing, leadcasting, lead welding, carpentry and design

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Vent and Cable penetrations for lead roof

Vent and Cable penetrations for lead roof
Our New range of Vents or Cable access to lead roofs Virus-free. www.avast.com

Ornamental Leadwork

Ornamental Leadwork
Nice section of Lead work restoration, well done Paul Lovett Virus-free. www.avast.com

The differences between Slate and Tiled roofs

Slate is a natural stone, tiles are manufactured. A ‘slate tile’ is a piece of slate measured, cut and prepared for use as a tile. Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split easily into thin layers; it’s mainly grey in colour, with a wide variety of textures, colour varieties and irregular patterns.

Tiles are made from a variety of hard-wearing materials, usually fired clay and concrete.

They are used for covering surfaces such as roofs, walls and floors, Clay tiles are capable of performing down to pitches as low as 15° (depending on the type of clay tile) whereas slates can only perform down to 25°

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Benefits and Features of Metal roofing

Benefits and Features of Metal roofing
Durability is a key factor, it requires fewer repairs, it lasts more than 40 years, sheet metal is light weight, and is readily recyclable. Aluminum and copper roofing products are available with over 95% recycled content. Most metals can be recycled over and over without losing any valuable properties. Recycling is very efficient.Design flexibility: Some Steel roofing products can be installed over open framing, or on a solid substrate. The lowest end metal roofing (thin gauge with acrylic or polyester paints) commonly called AG (agricultural) or Utility panels will last 20–30 years which is roughly 2 times the lifespan of an average asphalt roof. Most metal roofing products today come with warranties from 25 to 50 years.