A treatise on architecture and building construction (1899)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 214
he sloping- upperface also forms an insecure bearing for the wall resting onit. In Fig. 41 is shown the proper method of cutting thesurfaces; a indicates the flat end of the lug sill, carryingthe brickwork reveal c; b shows the bevel, or wash; and d,the drip. COPINGS. 80. A wall having no roof… … Fir.. 42. and should have a drip on the under side, as shown at b.The width of the coping should be about 3 or 4 inches morethan that of the wall. Horizontal coping stones are oftenclamped together at the ends to prevent their becomingdisplaced. 81. Gable copings do not need to be pitched, but…
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