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| Inspection Question of the Day These are inspection questions posted daily by members of InterNACHI's Educational Committee. |
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| Minimum of 1/4-inch up to a maximum of 3-inches in length. |
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7 | 17.95% |
| 3/8" dia. (hole) up to the length of 1 mortar joint between 2 bricks of a course (3 ½ inches). |
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16 | 41.03% |
| 5/8 wide up to 6-inches in length. |
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0 | 0% |
| No standard min. & max. weep hole opening sizes have been established by any code or standard. |
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16 | 41.03% |
| Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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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. www.buildingcenter.org Quickly determine the date of manufacture, age or production of most HVAC and Water Heating equipment |
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Great way to start you third thousand posts thanks John b.
...Cookie Need help on inspection call my cell 613-827-2011 I like email Roycooke@hotmail.com Never wrestle with a pig (however titled) as you just get dirty and the pig has all the fun. |
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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. Marcel LEED Green Associates InachiAwardsPortal: Inachi US Member of the Year Award 2009 |
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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. www.buildingcenter.org Quickly determine the date of manufacture, age or production of most HVAC and Water Heating equipment |
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Mums the word, right Marcel
ADAIR INSPECTION 972-487-5634 Commercial-Residential-Construction-EIFS-Infrared Thermography TREC # 4563 EDI: EIFS-MA TX # 39 2008 US Member of the Year life is the random lottery of events followed by numerous narrow escapes accept the good |
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Remember...This question is relevant to Brick Veneer Walls and not solid load bearing brick walls.
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Please Note:
cbuell is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I am with Marcel on this one
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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. www.buildingcenter.org Quickly determine the date of manufacture, age or production of most HVAC and Water Heating equipment |
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Thanks Marcel LEED Green Associates InachiAwardsPortal: Inachi US Member of the Year Award 2009 |
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John,
Just add "None of the Above" to the Poll.... Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member |
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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. http://activerain.com/blogsview/2042...ick-veneer-the |
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Please Note:
cbuell is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
John, it is pretty rare day that I don't learn something
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http://www.tamlyn.com/documents/WeepHmouse.htm Marcel LEED Green Associates InachiAwardsPortal: Inachi US Member of the Year Award 2009 |
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Ha Ha ...Good one Marcel.
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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. Marcel LEED Green Associates InachiAwardsPortal: Inachi US Member of the Year Award 2009 |
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