How far should pool coping overhang?

The standard overhang for bullnose coping is 1.5 inches but it comes down to preference. The maximum bullnose overhang is roughly 3 inches. The popular coping design comes in several variations, including: Full bull-nose: This style has a full curve at the edge of the coping.

Should coping stones be pointed?

The mortar and joints around a coping stone are so important in order to preserve the render on a wall. The top surface of a wall is the most vulnerable point for water to enter a building.

How big should coping stones be?

The height of twice-weathered coping, from the base to the apex, ranges between 75mm and 100mm, depending on the width of the base. The height of the sides is 50mm or 75mm on standard coping, and 66mm on moulded coping.

How much should you overhang for coping?

When selecting your coping please allow 25-35mm overhang on each side for the drip channels.

Do you grout coping stones?

Lay a good, even grout joint between your pool coping stones to keep out moisture that can seep beneath the stones and cause damage. These stones are usually either made of cast concrete or brick , and they have a rounded leading edge that hangs slightly over the edge of the pool wall.

Do you need DPC under coping stones?

All coping and capping courses or systems should incorporate a d.p.c. to prevent the downward migration of water. This applies even to bonded tile creasing courses, primarily because they are still mortar jointed, although staggered, and do not incorporate a throating.

How far should coping overhang?

30mm
30mm overhang is standard. The mortar will squash out and some will fall into the pool. The “holes” between the pool and coping need to be filled.

Are coping stones porous?

Coping (coping stones or coping units) are typically non porous caps that protect exposed masonry such as garden or parapet walls from the elements. They prevent moisture absorption and help channel water into a desirable run off. They also tend to overhang the surface of the wall to prevent damp.

Why do pools have coping?

Coping separates the swimming pool shell from the surrounding surface area and helps to protect the pool structure. Coping is designed to stop water from getting behind the pool shell and, if coping is installed properly, water that is splashed out should flow away from the pool and down into the nearby drains.

How does a coping stone protect a wall?

How coping stones protect your wall. Coping stones provide an efficient seal to protect the brickwork or stonework beneath them. Coping stones also have a small overhang to divert rain water away from the wall, reducing water stains and wear on the wall surface.

Do you need a over lap for a coping stone?

Really both sides should have an overhang to make sure water does not creep down the walls. You may need longer coping stones if you can get them As long as the end of the fibre glass has been bridged by the coping stone by a good over lap you will be fine.

What kind of stone is a coping stone?

Our durable cast stone provides many years of protection for your wall and ages naturally just like quarried stone. Our standard coping stones have a 30mm overhang to shelter the wall surface from rain. See our coping stone technical specifications for more details.

How big should my coping stones be before render?

Hi all, I have 300mm wide walls on my extension (100mm breeze block, 100mm cavity, 100mm breezblock). How much mm overlap on the outer wall should I have on my coping stones before render.