Coping Stone Companies in the UK

Practical Capping

Coping stones are the top, protective course of a wall. They most commonly overhang the sides of the wall with a throating to form a drip, thus helping to protect the wall against the damaging effects of rainfall.

To assist in shedding water, coping stones might be wedge shaped (once weathered) or with a central high point (twice weathered). Twice weathered is frequently used on garden walls or balustrading. Flat, curved coping and chamfered coping is also available.

Coping stones also provide an important finishing touch and are often decorative. Over the centuries, some elaborate designs have been used. If coping stones need replacing on a period property, look for a specialist manufacturer who can provide bespoke pieces to match style and colour.

Featured Company – Stonecrete Direct

Coping stones and complementary pier caps are among the high quality products of Stonecrete, manufacturer of cast stone and concrete products. These bulky items can be easily ordered online for delivery to most of the UK through Stonecrete Direct.

Both utility and decorative coping stones are available from Stonecrete. Concrete or dry cast stone utility twice weathered wall coping is available in six sizes from 5½ inch wide right up to 21 inches wide, to suit all types of properties. Once weathered and flat coping stones also come in a choice of widths. Ornate copings include Regency style cast stone and chamfered concrete.

Concrete coping stones can be ordered in grey, cream or slate colours and dry cast stone products come in Bath stone or cream. For unusual sizes, Stonecrete has the ability to make orders to measure.

Delivery is free on orders of £150 inc VAT and over, with the exception of a few remote areas. For more information on Stonecrete Direct coping stones, visit the website.