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Minimum of 1/4-inch up to a maximum of 3-inches in length. 7 17.95%
3/8" dia. (hole) up to the length of 1 mortar joint between 2 bricks of a course (3 ½ inches). 16 41.03%
5/8 wide up to 6-inches in length. 0 0%
No standard min. & max. weep hole opening sizes have been established by any code or standard. 16 41.03%
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Old 11/30/07, 3:33 PM
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What is the minimum and maximum opening allowed for weep holes in Brick Veneer Walls?

A. Minimum of 1/4-inch up to a maximum of 3-inches in length.
B. 3/8 inch diameter (for round holes) up to the length of one mortar joint in between two adjoining bricks of a course (normally 3 ½ inches).
C. 5/8 wide up to 6-inches in length.
D. No standard minimum and maximum weep hole opening sizes have been established by any code or standard.



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Default Re: Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

Great way to start you third thousand posts thanks John b.
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John you sly fox, were you a mason in your past life? ha. ha.

I can't choose correctly with what you posted. I'll explain when you give the answer.


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Default Re: Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

Marcel,

Great. I'm always willing to learn. At this point and time I only see one correct answer, but a man with your experience will surely enlighten me.

Can't wait and am looking forward to the additional information that you have.



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Mums the word, right Marcel



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Default Re: Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

Remember...This question is relevant to Brick Veneer Walls and not solid load bearing brick walls.



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I am with Marcel on this one
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Default Re: Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

I'm with Marcel and Charles on this. Please disregard this question because it is in error and I have been corrected.

There is a minimum size requirement for weep holes. The 2000, 2003, and 2006 IRC all stipulate:

R703.7.6 Weep holes.
Weep holes shall be provided in the outside wythe of masonry walls at a maximum spacing of 33 inches (838 mm) on center. Weep holes shall not be less than 3 /16 inch (4.8 mm) in diameter. Weep holes shall be located immediately above the flashing.

Thank-you Marcel and Charles for forcing me to investigate further.



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I'm with Marcel and Charles on this. Please disregard this question because it is in error and I have been corrected.

There is a minimum size requirement for weep holes. The 2000, 2003, and 2006 IRC all stipulate:

R703.7.6 Weep holes.
Weep holes shall be provided in the outside wythe of masonry walls at a maximum spacing of 33 inches (838 mm) on center. Weep holes shall not be less than 3 /16 inch (4.8 mm) in diameter. Weep holes shall be located immediately above the flashing.

Thank-you Marcel and Charles for forcing me to investigate further.
Your welcome John and I did not want to spoil the game prematurely, because this is how we all learrn.

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John,

Just add "None of the Above" to the Poll....



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Default Re: Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

here is a link to a blog I did .
For anyone looking for a basic on brick veener.
Sorry about the lousy diagram as it was my first.
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Default Re: Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

John, it is pretty rare day that I don't learn something and I am pretty stubborn
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John, it is pretty rare day that I don't learn something and I am pretty stubborn
I think that John's minumum might not be small enough. ha. ha.

http://www.tamlyn.com/documents/WeepHmouse.htm

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Ha Ha ...Good one Marcel.
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Ha Ha ...Good one Marcel.
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Hi. Bob;

Here is the other half. ha. ha.

http://www.tamlyn.com/documents/weephcomerical.htm

I thought that was a pretty good commercial on the product.

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