Square Edge Saddleback Coping-Square Edge Reclaimed 13″W

Description

Reclaimed Blue Square Edge Saddleback Wall Copings 13″W

Protect your brickwork with these genuine reclaimed square edge saddleback wall copings. Sourced through traditional UK architectural salvage, these blue clay units offer outstanding durability. Each coping features genuine Victorian or Edwardian engineering clay. Furthermore, these reclaimed square edge saddleback wall copings bring authentic heritage appeal to any property.

The photographs illustrate a neat row of these coping units, a suggestion of how they would appear once installed. Consequently, you can observe their crisp chamfered sides, defined central apex, and distinct square edges. Additionally, the surface displays rich dark blue tones alongside natural iron-rich metallic weathering marks.

What is Staffordshire Blue Engineering Clay?

Staffordshire blue represents an exceptionally dense type of traditional British engineering clay. Brickmakers kiln-fired Etruria Marl clay at intense temperatures under oxygen-reduced conditions. As a result, this process converted the natural iron content into the deep charcoal-blue hue seen in these square edge saddleback copings.

Additionally, this vitrification process yields an extremely low water absorption rate. Consequently, Staffordshire blue building materials resist severe frost, moisture ingress, and atmospheric pollution easily.

Weather Protection with Square Edge Wall Copings

These reclaimed square edge saddleback wall copings feature a shallow pitched apex profile. Therefore, the angled top sheds rainwater evenly to both sides of your wall structure. Moreover, clean drip channels underneath stop water from seeping into underlying mortar beds. Thus, you protect your period brick or stone wall core from costly freeze-thaw damage and spalling over time.

Similarly, these 13-inch wide units perfectly suit 9-inch wide garden walls and boundary brickwork. Consequently, they offer reliable weather protection for period restorations and retaining walls alike.

Environmental and Aesthetic Benefits of Reclaimed Materials

Choosing reclaimed walling materials, like these square edge saddleback copings, delivers significant environmental and structural advantages. Firstly, reusing original British blue engineering clay saves substantial embodied carbon. Therefore, you reduce industrial landfill waste compared to purchasing modern manufactured clay copings.

Secondly, natural historical weathering creates a mature patina that new tiles cannot replicate. Consequently, these units integrate seamlessly into existing aged brickwork without stark colour differences.

Technical Specifications and Dimensions: Square Edge Copings

• Width: 13 inches (330 mm) to suit standard 9-inch wide walls.

• Length: 7 inches linear length per unit (approximately 178 mm).

• Profile Height: Apex height 4.5 inches (approximately 110 mm).

• Coverage: We currently hold approximately 9 linear feet (2.7 linear metres) in stock.

Additionally, we sell these copings individually. However, stock levels vary constantly due to customer demand.

Condition Grade and Finish Details

These reclaimed units show expected signs of historic usage and age. For instance, you will notice residual mortar, slight discolouration, and minor edge chips. Nevertheless, the functional drip channels remain clear and intact. Ultimately, these reclaimed square edge saddleback wall copings ensure exceptional structural longevity and historic charm.