Stone Pier Caps – much like natural stone capping – are stone slabs specifically designed to add the finishing touch to brick or stone piers, gate pillars and any other obelisk-type stone walls. Unlike natural stone capping for retaining walls, stone pier caps have a flat surface for where they are to be laid, but all four edges are rough like rock-faced. As such, the stone pier cap is like a ‘hat’ you place on top of the pier, so it looks complete and supported.
Along with their main function, stone pier caps add a regal elegance to the feature wall by accentuating the pillar and column, giving your gate pillars, letterbox, columns or boundary walls an appealing aesthetic. They also have the functional purpose of protecting the pier from environmental factors such as rain and heat, which can cause damage to the wall from wear and tear over time. If your main goal is to protect your pier, we recommend installing overhanging pier caps, so they act like an umbrella to your feature column/wall.
At Armstone, we stock one type of pier cap for your column and pillar’s protection. The Bellport Bluestone Pier Cap is made from the majestic bluestone and basalt mix and is available in two sizes: 400x400x50mm and 525x525x50mm. Both sizes have a honed surface so that you can easily place the pier cap on your column or pier, with rock-faced edging all around to give that rugged, regal touch. Armstone’s Bellport Bluestone Pier Cap has many advantages. It’s a dense stone, so it’ll stand the test of time and overcome many environmental conditions. Additionally, because of the dark colouring, Bluestone Pier Caps are resistant to mould and discolouration, making them easier to maintain: perfect for you if you have a busy lifestyle.
If, however, you are looking to add a finishing touch to an entire wall, we recommend browsing our natural stone wall capping collection here. The main difference between pier and stone capping is that stone capping has two edges on the shorter side that are honed down so that you can join the slabs of stone together to create the finishing touch.
At Armstone, we pride ourselves on being one of Sydney’s quality outdoor paving, tiling, and pier capping suppliers. So, if you’re looking to add that final, majestic touch to your beautiful pier and column, reach out to our natural stone experts at 1300 560 560, or visit our showrooms in Glebe and Penrith today to browse the pier caps in person.
We stock Australia’s finest stone and porcelain pavers, pool tiles, wall cappings, pedestals, garden pebbles, step treads, and cobblestones. Safety and quality are paramount, which is why we take great care in selecting natural stones from the best manufacturers and suppliers around the world, ensuring that you invest in and install products that are to the highest possible standard.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us online or at 1300 560 560. Alternatively, visit our Sydney showrooms in Glebe or Penrith. We would love to help you bring your project to life.
