how do I create my own drip edge on old coping stones?

juan1972 · 25 Jan 2009

Hi all

I've got a parapet wall with big old coping stones without a drip edge. Can anyone suggest how I could create a drip edge on them?

I was thinking of getting something like a strip of rubber seal from a PVC door and sticking it on with 'sticks like sh*t'. Is that a crazy idea?

Cheers

DAZB · 25 Jan 2009

You could use a small grinder and cut a shallow groove into the underside about 5mm deep. This will make the water drip when it gets to it as it cannot jump the gap.

juan1972 · 25 Jan 2009

I think it's Bath Stone. Do you think the grinder could be a but harsh on it? I'd have to be careful not to snap bits off wouldn't I?

As backup, what do you think of my 'sticking a drip edge on' technique? Can you see anything detrimental in it - apart from how it looks?

noseall · 25 Jan 2009

try it and see.

i can't see it causing any lasting damage.

juan1972 · 25 Jan 2009

Do you know of any product which would be more suitable, rather than door sealing strips? I doubt there are any products out there for my specific purpose. Maybe I should try to find some really thin strips of PVC rather than rubber?

I know it's a very specific question - but if anyone has has tips, that would be great.

Cheers

Xenon · 25 Jan 2009

Just run a bead of sealer along it, same effect.

juan1972 · 25 Jan 2009

Yeah, I suppose so - just wanted to make it look a bit neater.

Cheers

colin2009 · 25 Jan 2009

if the copers are letting in damp the best way to cure the problem is to remove the copers re-bed them and install a lead soaker between each one

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