soft capping

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Scope note
The practice of placing soil and turf on the tops of historic walls as a preservation strategy. Traditionally, “hard caps” of cement have been used, but are not as effective in extreme weather, especially harsh frosts.
soft capping
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024