Wall Coping
The description and use of copings is similar to that of pier caps as
described in pier caps section. From the humble random cut slate or
stone to specific cast shapes, they are an essential detail for the
protection of walling.
![]() Curved coping in plan is once weathered and
throws water off the wall parapet onto the roof where it is drained
away through purpose built gullies, in Colnbrook |
![]() Coping to feature gable and adorned with ball
finials, in Chiswick |
![]() Copings with vertical radii emphasise varying
heights of wall |
![]() Dutch gable end coping contrasting and emphasising
brickwork |
![]() Traditional rope top coping |
![]() Rope top coping |