Bricklaying & Repointing

Does coping on top of garden wall need pointing?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.24 PM

Hi, would really appreciate some help please! I've just had a wall built around the perimeter of my property. It was block and render with large overhanging coping stone which don't fit snug and there are gaps between. I assumed these were to be filled / pointed but the workers have left and when I pointed it out, he came back today and said he would fill the joints if I wanted, but when it rains the cement would drip down and leave green stains on the wall and that it had happened with a previous client. When I've looked for info online it suggests it should be pointed. Please can you advise. Thanks