Godfrey, Walter Hindes, 1881- · [London] B. T. Batsford, ltd · leaf 103
oper coping set in cement, to prevent the penetra-tion of rain to the masonry or brickwork below.Numerous varieties can be seen in different parts ofthe country, and few are without a certain charm oftheir own. The simplest form is a double courseof roofing tiles (called tile-creasing) projecting… … Fig. 20.—Wrought-iron Hand-gate, WALLS AND HEDGES 8i be taken to lay the tiles (which are cambered) withtheir edges sloping downwards ; and where tiles with nibs are used these may be left on the lowercourse to add to the interest. A double course ofstout slates can be used in place of tiles, and…
