Water table (architecture)

A water table is a projection of lower masonry on the outside of a wall slightly above the ground.

Brick water table at Reads Landing School in Minnesota

It is both a functional and architectural feature that consists of a projection that deflects water running down the face of a building away from lower courses or the foundation.[1][2] A water table may also be primarily decorative, as found near the base of a wall or at a transition between materials, such as from stone to brick. The top of the water table is often sloped or chamfered to throw off water.[3]

Water table behind St. George's Church, Norwich

Often a damp course is placed at the level of the water table to prevent upward penetration of ground water.[4]

References
  1. Dietrich, Bud. "Water Table". Houzz. Houzz Inc. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  2. "Accent banding" (PDF). stonelegends.com. Stone Legends. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. Parker (1888), p. 327
  4. Technical Notes 2 – Glossary of Terms Relating to Brick Masonry

Bibliography
  • Parker, John Henry (1888), A Concise Glossary of Architure, london: Parker and Co


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