On 12/11/2019 13:37, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 12/11/2019 13:04, John wrote:
Son-in-law has heeded my suggestion to have their garden wall capped as
some of the bricks are spalling due to rain and frost. The wall is the
width of a brick length. There is no tile type of thing under the top
course.

Any suggestions on what to be asking for as a coping brick? I fear he
will
get a "mate" to do whatever his mate says.

a quality engineering brick will resist the rain itself and also protect
what is below, but they are not so cheap.

Ask the builders merchant




Nor are they frost-proof.