When the wind-driven rain penetrates the veneer wythe, the cavity allows the water to drain down the back face of the brick. This water is then collected at the base of the wall by flashing and channeled out to the exterior through weep holes. (Arumala 2007)...
Typically builders place weep holes at the bottom of brick exterior walls. They look like vertical gaps in the mortar joints between bricks. As gravity pulls water down to the bottom of the wall, the weep holes allow water to exit just above the foundation. You'll also find them above win...
A weep hole insect barrier is provided for existing and new construction that prevents insects from crawling into cavity walls in a typical house through weep holes. For existing construction, the insect barrier has a flap hinged to a frame. The frame is then secured to the outside of an ex...
14. A weep hole cover as in claim 3, said weep holes being provided in brick veneer, said weep hole cover being colored to match said brick veneer in the vicinity of said weep holes. 15. A weep hole cover for covering a plurality of weep holes formed in a masonry wall, said cover...
Foundation walls for houses and other buildings are often veneered or include brick. To prevent excess moisture build-up, weep holes are formed at specified intervals in the foundation which usually consists of an absence of mortar between the ends of abutting bricks. Thus, should moisture collect...