Flat Roof Coping Stones

Roof coping stones protect walls from weather damage and come complete with drip checks.

Flat roof coping stones.

See more ideas about flat roof extension roof extension room extensions. These specialist flat coping stones are available in several different sizes. Parapet wall coping stones not fit for purpose and all copings were dangerously loose. Have you ever wondered why contractors install gravel on flat roofs.

No damp proof course installed under the coping stones. Whether it s a straight flat run of wall or one of a curved or serpentine nature our copings can meet many specifications. Things you should know about wall coping. We keep a large stock of 600 x 300mm and 600 x 375mm coping stones in once and twice weathered options.

To protect the underlying layer of roofing materials as is the case with built up roofs burs. We source high strength concrete coping stones from castle composites which feature drip checks to help keep water away from the wall. Failed felt up stands which were not protected by a lead apron flashing. Once weathered coping with a single slope is mainly used for parapet walls which have one external facing wall such as roof and balcony extensions.

Apr 23 2017 explore paul s board coping stone on pinterest. A range of wall coping designs. Our coping stones are suitable for both stone and brick walls. You can rest assured knowing that they have been manufactured using highly durable concrete which will last for many years to come and provide an aesthetically pleasing finish.

On many flat roof low slope commercial buildings it s common to see gravel on top of the roof. Single ply roofing membranes commonly run up the inside of the parapet wall and terminate underneath a metal coping where the coping functions as roof edge securement the international building code requires that the coping comply with ansi spri fm 4435 es 1 wind design standard for edge systems used with low slope. Heavy ponding on the roof. Twice weathered coping with two slopes protects both sides of a wall and is therefore suitable for most installations.

A short video showing how we install an aluminium capping system to a flat roof extension. Poor falls to the roof deck. If our standard designs don t meet your requirements we can create bespoke copings to meet your unique needs. Gravel is used on flat roofs for two reasons.

Roofing outlet supply high quality coping stones for use as wall cappings.