Secret Fix Copings: Installation Considerations
So you’re thinking of specifying Secret Fix Copings for an upcoming project, but what about installation? Are they easier and simpler to install than standard copings? Whether you are an architect or a construction company, considering the installation of your upcoming project is important, especially when finding the perfect coping solution. Aluminium secret fix copings […]
Secret Fix Copings: Design Considerations
Whether you are an architect or a construction company, considering the design of your upcoming project is important, especially finding the perfect coping solution. Aluminium secret fix copings can provide a superior aesthetic to any roofing job whilst also playing an integral role in waterproofing a parapet wall. Copings don’t just cap the top of […]
The 3 Key Benefits of Secret Fix Copings
Secret fix aluminium copings are a popular choice for many architects and designers due to their clean aesthetic, but what are the other key benefits they provide? Secret fix copings are a great choice for many roofing and building projects due to the fact they improve the look of any roof terrace, sky bar, or […]
5 Reasons Why Secret Fix Copings Are Used
There’s a lot of discussion around fixed copings vs. secret fix copings. Which one’s stronger, better, more attractive, more expensive? Do secret fix copings live up to the hype? In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of secret fix copings and whether architects and contractors really need to specify secret fix copings […]
The Complete Guide to Aluminium Copings
Wall copings are an integral part of any building structure, providing a watertight protective barrier for parapet walls and roofs. Copings don’t just cap the top of a wall, but come down both sides, encasing it and adding extra protection all the way around. Copings can be flat-topped or given a slope that encourages surface water run-off. Individual coping sheets […]
Why Do You Need Secret Fix Copings?
Whether you are an architect or construction company, finding the perfect secret fix coping can be an important part of any roofing job. But why do you need secret fix copings and what makes them better than alternate coping methods? Wall copings are an integral part of any building structure, providing a watertight protective barrier […]
3 Critical Considerations for Specifying Wall Copings
Copings protect the top surface of parapet walls, a vulnerable space in your building due to the fact that bricks are porous, and water can seep into the structure. This issue must be resolved quickly, or it will lead to mould, damp, rot, or damage to your roof and building. The coping allows water to […]
5 Advantages of Specifying Aluminium Copings
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 […]
Are Aluminium Copings Fire-Rated?
There are an increasing number of considerations, rules and regulations to satisfy if you’re involved in the specification of aluminium copings. One of the most pertinent right now is a material’s reaction to fire. Recent events – such as the tragedy at Grenfell Tower – has forced us all within the industry to think carefully […]
What Powder Coating Colour Options Are Available For Aluminium Copings?
At HJA, our aluminium copings come in a vast range of colours, available from standard RAL & BS Colours to Metallics, meaning you can create a unique aesthetic, no matter what the application may be. Powder Coating Aluminium Due to its lightness, strength and resistance to corrosion, aluminium has become the preferred material for architectural […]
