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Did you know that over 80% of water that gets into brickwork does so through the joints between brick and mortar? Over time that leads to staining, cracked mortar, and frost damage. On a boundary wall, the top is where rain lands first, and an uncapped wall lets it settle straight into those joints. A coping sends the water clear of the wall face before it can do any harm, helping to prevent discolouration and help protect the structural integrity of the wall.
At Moore Concrete, our precast wall copings come in a range of profiles and finishes, including the classic saddleback or the modern featheredge, giving an option to suit both traditional and newer contemporary properties. Most copings come in a standard length of 915mm (0.915m) and widths range from 6” to 24”. The saddleback copings are ‘twice weathered’, meaning they are sloped on both sides while featheredge copings have a single steeper slope, both are designed for optimal water runoff.
A coping that overhangs the wall face makes the biggest difference, so it’s essential to get the width right. If the coping is wide enough, rainwater runs off the slope and drips clear of the brickwork instead of running down it, which keeps the wall face dry and free of staining.
Our copings come as standard with a classic smooth finish, concealing the internal aggregate. This gives a clean look and encourages better water runoff thanks to there being no grooves or crevices.
Precast concrete copings are tough and need very little maintenance. They are made under controlled factory conditions, so quality is consistent from one unit to the next, and they are built to withstand years of rain, frost and wind.
With the wall capped, the pillars are next.
Pillar Caps
Pillar caps are just as exposed as the wall itself, and often more so, because they stand taller and take rain from every side. Without a cap, water settles into the brickwork at the top and works its way down, causing the same staining, cracked mortar and frost damage described above.
At Moore Concrete, we produce a wide range of pillar caps in many styles and sizes, designed to complement our wall copings. Whether you’re after a traditional pyramid cap or a more elegant, refined profile, there’s an option to suit all kinds of properties.
Similar to our copings, we manufacture pillar caps in various sizes to suit the dimensions of your pillar. Once again, your cap should overhang the pillar to optimise protection from rain and direct water away from the brickwork.
Every one of our pillar caps is cast in our Ballymena factory, so each one has the same crisp detail, even finish and dependable strength as the last. Once fitted, they need very little upkeep and are made to keep protecting your pillars through every season.
So, whether you’re building new boundary walls and pillars or finishing existing ones, our team is happy to help you choose the right cap.
Get in touch with the building sales team on 028 2565 2566 Ext 2, or email sales@moore-concrete.com