Facade coping stone-like

The facade can be (partially) finished at the top with a (brick) facing and/or coping. A coping is a covering for a wall that is not protected from rain by a roof surface. A coping is applied to, for example, a parapet, a gable, or a brick garden wall.

• If the facade/wall capping is contaminated with algae and/or moss growth, it's best to remove this contamination periodically and maintain the material. It's also important that this material remains waterproof. If the material is porous, moisture can penetrate, causing any existing reinforcement to rust, resulting in damage. Damage can even occur during frost.
• If there is any other damage to the stone façade coping on the brick façade, this damage can almost always be repaired. Thoroughly remove the damaged area and any loose material. If reinforcement is visible, remove any rust and pre-treat it with a primer or red lead . The damage can then be repaired with a frost-resistant material.
  • Please note that not every ready-made mortar or cement bag from a hardware store is suitable for this; inquire about the possibilities.
  • Frost-resistant repair mortar is available from various manufacturers; search online for: frost-resistant repair mortar.
• A flexible sealant joint may be present between the facade/wall capping elements: this sealant joint must be functional, and any defects must be repaired. If defects are present, it is recommended to remove the remaining sealant joints and replace them all. Take your time removing the old sealant and thoroughly clean and degrease the entire area. If not cleaned properly, the flexible sealant joint will quickly detach from the material.
• If the attachment of the facade/wall cover is no longer in order: The attachment must be improved by lifting the cover slightly and applying an adhesive underneath.

• Check the attachment of the wall coping; if any defects are found, they can usually be repaired.
• The solder joints on zinc coping boards often come loose. This is likely due to the length of the soldered material. Due to weather influences, the materials flex, cannot release their tension, and become vulnerable at the weakest points, such as the solder joint. In that case, a specialist can often repair the solder joint effectively, preferably by installing an expansion joint at the same time to prevent such defects in the future.
• If a zinc coping has been installed in one piece for too long, the materials will move due to weather influences, and length changes, defects, or deformations may occur. We therefore recommend installing an expansion joint in the coping. This allows the materials to move independently without causing damage or leakage.
• If there is a sealant joint between the wall coping elements, it should be functional and free of defects. If there are any defects, we recommend removing any remaining sealant and replacing them. Take your time removing the old sealant and thoroughly cleaning and degreasing the entire area. If not cleaned properly, the flexible sealant will quickly detach.
• If the coping is dirty, algae and moss growth must be removed. Proper and regular maintenance will extend the life of the materials.
• After the inspection, the building inspection report clearly shows the technical condition and state of the facade coverings, as well as any necessary maintenance actions.