Weep hole - Revision history

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	The Masonry Design Manual describes weep holes as, ‘Openings placed in mortar joints of facing materials at the level of flashing, to permit the escape of moisture, or openings in retaining walls to permit water to escape.’		The Masonry Design Manual describes weep holes as, ‘Openings placed in mortar joints of facing materials at the level of flashing, to permit the escape of moisture, or openings in retaining walls to permit water to escape.’

−	Weep holes are typically found in the outer masonry leaf of cavity walls, just above the flashing. They can also be found above windows, doors or other penetrations. They should be provided at regular intervals so as to allow any moisture collected by cavity trays to escape. The recommended distance between weep holes is ~~470mm~~.	+	Weep holes are typically found in the outer masonry leaf of cavity walls, just above the flashing. They can also be found above windows, doors or other penetrations. They should be provided at regular intervals so as to allow any moisture collected by cavity trays to escape. The recommended distance between weep holes is 450mm.

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2021-01-11T00:00:38Z

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	The Masonry Design Manual describes weep holes as, ‘Openings placed in mortar joints of facing materials at the level of flashing, to permit the escape of moisture, or openings in retaining walls to permit water to escape.’		The Masonry Design Manual describes weep holes as, ‘Openings placed in mortar joints of facing materials at the level of flashing, to permit the escape of moisture, or openings in retaining walls to permit water to escape.’

−	Weep holes are typically found in the outer masonry leaf of cavity walls, just above the flashing. They can also be found above windows, doors or other penetrations. They should be provided at regular intervals so as to allow any moisture collected by cavity trays to escape. The recommended distance between weep holes is ~~450mm~~.	+	Weep holes are typically found in the outer masonry leaf of cavity walls, just above the flashing. They can also be found above windows, doors or other penetrations. They should be provided at regular intervals so as to allow any moisture collected by cavity trays to escape. The recommended distance between weep holes is 470mm.

	[[File:Cavity_tray.jpg\|link=File:Cavity_tray.jpg]]		[[File:Cavity_tray.jpg\|link=File:Cavity_tray.jpg]]

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	Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.		Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.
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2020-09-18T09:16:38Z

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	Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.		Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.
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		+	{{:IG_masonry_cta_setup}}

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2020-09-18T09:01:08Z

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	Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.		Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.
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−	~~{{:Keystone_cta_setup}}~~

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2020-09-04T08:35:50Z

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	* Masonry Construction – [http://www.masonryconstruction.com/brick/installing-weep-holes.aspx Installing weep holes]		* Masonry Construction – [http://www.masonryconstruction.com/brick/installing-weep-holes.aspx Installing weep holes]

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2020-08-17T08:42:11Z

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	Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.		Measures to try and combat the problems above, as well as make weep holes more aesthetically pleasing, can result in them not providing the necessary flow of air to properly ventilate the internal brick wall.

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	* Airbrick.		* Airbrick.

2018-06-16T07:58:04Z

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	* Airbrick.		* Airbrick.
		+	* Building damp-free cavity walls.
	* Cavity wall insulation.		* Cavity wall insulation.
	* Cavity tray.		* Cavity tray.

2017-08-17T12:30:21Z

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Airbrick.
	* Cavity wall insulation.		* Cavity wall insulation.
	* Cavity tray.		* Cavity tray.

2016-11-02T11:22:34Z