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Coping Stones How They Protect Brick Walls From Water Damage

Coping Stones: How They Protect Brick Walls From Water Damage

Coping stones protect brick walls by throwing rainwater clear of the masonry below, stopping water from soaking into the top courses and the bedding mortar where it causes the most damage. Fitted correctly, with the right overhang, a clean-throated drip and a properly bedded damp proof course, they form the first line of defence against […]

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Cavity Trays - DPC

Cavity Trays Explained: When You Need Them, Common Installation Errors, and Damp Clues

A cavity tray is a type of damp proof course (DPC) installed within a cavity wall to stop water from getting into the inner parts of a building. It sits hidden between the outer leaf (external wall) and inner wall and acts as a barrier, collecting any water that enters the cavity before directing it

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