If you are a roofing contractor considering what the best options are for your next project, we are here to give five reasons why specifying aluminium copings is important. Aluminium coping systems have many advantages but here is five- read on to find out more.
Aluminium Copings Protect Parapet Walls
Aluminium cappings and copings are designed to provide protection to walls from rain and rust. They are integral to a building structure as the roof can be one of the most vulnerable points.
As one of the best options to protect against weather damage, aluminium copings can be easily formed in almost any shape, in order to follow the dimensions of a parapet wall or roof including curves and angles. This means the roof stays watertight whilst also directs rain off the roof, extending the longevity of a building through increased weather resistance.
Aluminium is a Durable Coping System
Aluminium is not only naturally corrosion-resistant but is also easily fabricated into whatever shape a coping project could demand. Once installed, it is then strong, durable and wind-resistant, and exceptionally long-lasting.
Moreover, aluminium copings are well-known for their reduced need for regular maintenance due to their tough structure. This makes any aluminium coping and capping system a protective and long-lasting system for your building envelope.
Aluminium Wall Coping Detail
Aluminium wall copings can be fabricated used concealed fixings, for example HJA’s Secret Fix Copings. This gives a crisp, clean edge to your coping system as the fixing is out of sight.
Aluminium also can give a fantastic quality of finish to copings and cappings. Advantages of aluminium copings are that they can be painted, or powder coated, to any colour so it perfectly matches with the rest of the building’s features, such as windows and doors. This means aluminium copings can provide a cohesive look to your project.
Choosing a full architectural fabrication system, such as fascias, soffits and guttering, with all matching colours and styles is a great way to add consistency and visual appeal.
Lightweight Aluminium Coping Installation
Due to the strength and durability of the metal, aluminium copings only need to be a thin 2 or 3mm. This means the finished coping is lightweight in comparison to alternatives, such as stone.
This makes aluminium coping installation much easier, especially for being raised to roof level. The light weight of aluminium copings and cappings speeds up construction times, saving the project money too.
Furthermore, as copings and cappings have to be attached to a building envelope, the reduced weight limits the excess burden on a building structure. Especially in comparison to other coping systems and the mass they can add.
Fire-Rated Aluminium Copings
Aluminium is naturally non-combustible and fire-rated. This is especially important for specifiers needing to meet strict building regulations.
Aluminium will not contribute to the spread of fire or smoke, and as its melting temperature is over 600°C, it is an ideal material for aluminium copings.
Aluminium copings can actually slow the spread of a blaze. The metal’s high thermal conductivity means it can dissipate heat, absorbing the energy and ‘cooling’ the surrounding environment. This will reduce the impact of heat on the building structure, preventing damage and giving firefighters more time.
HJA Fabrications: Specialists in Aluminium Coping Systems
Copings and cappings are integral for building structures. They protect against the weather and water ingress to a building, extending the longevity of a building whilst also providing that perfect finishing touch.
At HJA Fabrications we produce an extensive range of aluminium copings along with related rainwater and gutter products, soffits, fascia pieces and cladding. Learn more by calling us on
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