Question 1

1. What are coping stones?

Accepted Answer

Coping stones are stone blocks installed along the tops of walls. They protect the masonry from weather damage and provide a finished look to the structure.
Coping stones are commonly used on garden walls, parapets, and retaining walls.

Question 2

2. Do I need to use coping stones?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on your project needs. Using coping stones can make a wall look more finished, and also help it last longer by protecting it from water damage (which can cause structural problems over time).

Question 3

3. What’s the difference between capping stones and coping stones?

Accepted Answer

Coping stones usually include an overhang and drip groove to direct water away from the wall. Capping stones typically sit flush with the wall face and may not include a drip detail.

Question 4

4. What size coping stone should I use?

Accepted Answer

The coping stone should be wider than the wall so it overhangs both sides, helping to move rainwater away from the masonry below.

Coping stones

Twice Weathered Concrete Coping 6½' x 24'

12'' Twice Weathered Concrete Coping 24''

14'' Twice Weathered Concrete Coping 24''

14'' Once Weathered Concrete Coping 24''

16'' Once Weathered Concrete Coping 36''

12'' Once Weathered Concrete Coping 24''