Laying concrete coping stone- Part 1

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Todays job we have 30 coping stones to lay which are sand coloured, we have 2 corner pieces which are specially made.
We managed to complete it all in a days work.
Rather than me making one long video(which could of got boring) I decided to split it into two videos trying to get a variety of time lapse and real time footage.
Hope you all enjoy, part 2 will be coming next week!
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[@andyskinner5420]

er, shouldnt they be once weathered (slope on one side.. thinnest part facing inwards to the roof)) as its a parapet roof as opposed to a garden wall.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Kieren awesome video and work Bud, nice corner stone never like to see cut coping stones, good to see the care taken protect the roof all the best Tony 👍

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Build With A&E Thankyou mate! Got to take care of the roof, you never know what can happen!! And you know what mortar is like, gets bloody everywhere😩🧱!!

[@petewingell2011]

why the pointing trowel ? just because you may have a larger trowel, you don't have to load it to the max

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Mainly for getting into the bucket easier mate, rather than trying to get spot boards on the roof etc I just use a bucket and a smaller trowel👍🏽🧱

[@jfarinacci0329]

thank you.

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

👍🏽👍🏽🧱

[@seanriley8523]

Why cement and not fixing dowels

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Nice copings , especially the corner specials 👌🏼👍🏼🧱

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Bricklaying With Steve and Alex thanks mate! They turned out lovely, you’ll have to see part 2😜🧱🔨

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Construction With Kieren 😉🧱👍🏽

[@rc3171]

Turned off soon as a ur using pointing trowel for the spread☹️

[@davegill7614]

Still does the job mate....I used a dust pan when I lost mine 😅

[@joemorris1282]

Hey! DIY-er here, looks like you've done a lovely job with those. What mortar mix did you use? Not sure whether sharp sand or building sand is best for laying coping stones? Cheers

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Hi Joe, I use a mortar mix of 4 building sand to 1 cement mate, that’s what I’d recommend!👍🏽🧱

[@joemorris1282]

@@ConstructionwithKieren Thanks for the advice and quick reply, appreciate that! All the best

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

@@joemorris1282 always happy to help👍🏽

[@timaborta1026]

How much do you charge for 1m?

[@samnewman5129]

Can you tell me mate how much roughly to cement one grey concrete flat concrete Coping Stone back on as it came lose it is roughly same size as yours in vid it is an old Wall and first Stone on Wall as you go in Drive Way and a small wall 2 brick thick brick thick and 2 feet high ? Thanks

[@hgd7]

No need for any primer on the stone? Won't it just slip off eventually as the stone is smooth

[@scottlittlehales6737]

Great vid. I’ve seen on other forums that they wet the stone before applying. What’s your thoughts on this? Does it adhere more?

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

I wouldn't of thought it would help adhere more just maybe stops the mortar from going off as quick. Cheers!

[@craigashby1782]

Great vids mate. How did you get the two corner pieces level in order to run your line mate?

[@rb6978]

Thanks for this mate! Can you give a bit of info on that mortar mix? (type of sand / ratio etc)

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

The mortar used was red building sand & cement with a ratio of 4 sand : 1 cement!

[@markhep]

Look nice they do. bet they heavy do you work for a firm or for you self 👍👍👍

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Mark Hep thanks mark👍🏽 I work for a small firm but I do a lot of side jobs myself mate🔨🧱

[@markhep]

@@ConstructionwithKieren grate stuff 👍👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Kieren awesome video and work Bud, nice corner stone never like to see cut coping stones, good to see the care taken protect the roof all the best Tony 👍

[@davidharper7591]

Very neat and tidy work 👍 very methodical in your style

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Thanks David, great to have you watching!

[@mole3579]

Do you prefer mortar or cement to secure coping?

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Mortar!

[@mole3579]

@@ConstructionwithKieren thank you so much , by the way, how do I remove the cement from the stone surface after it becomes fully dried. I’ve tried cement remover but it doesn’t work that well. Pllllllllz help

[@wees8913]

@@mole3579 sand it with a fine grit maybe?

[@happyliving1127]

did you mix sand and cement to relay them?

[@marchanlon7746]

Very tidy work mate 👍

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Marc Hanlon Thankyou mate, much appreciated!🔨🧱

[@brettjones9545]

Nice job tidy.how is should be done well shame more not like you taking pride in your work. I'm the same get set up right and little extra time makes all the diffrence and well worth it top man.

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Exactly Brett! Taking your time and getting it right is the best way, thanks for watching & take care!!👍🏽🧱

[@brettjones9545]

@@ConstructionwithKieren you too merry xmas.

[@cameltoe452]

What did you use to close the cavity? I'm doing the same project but with epdm, after gluing down the epdm on the top of the inner course should i then trim it where the cavity starts or should I run the epdm over the cavity and onto the outer course?
Nice clean work by the way 👌🏽

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

cameltoe452 600mm wide dpc, sat on the top course underneath the copins then either one or 2 courses down on the brickwork with weap holes👍🏽 thanks!!

[@FredSpurs-yp6ek]

@@ConstructionwithKierengreat job, can you share the dpc you used to close the cavity? Product please thanks

[@karinajordan7490]

Are you a fully qualified bricklayer?

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Karina Jordan yes👍🏽

[@Tom_Parks]

Can you come and do our balcony in Hampshire !!!

[@ConstructionwithKieren]

Really busy mate! But thank you for asking and watching!!