01.030.0803 Detail: Metal Detail Coping

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This masonry top of wall detail shows a metal coping held in place with a continuous cleat. The coping slopes to the roof to shed water. The roof structure bears on a bond beam, part of the loadbearing masonry system. The wall has a 2’ clear air space for drainage, and weep vents are spaced at 24’ o.c. There is an air/moisture/vapor barrier on the cavity side of the CMU, and 2’ rigid insulation resides in the drainage cavity.

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