Brick Veneer Walls - Weep Holes

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.

Great way to start you third thousand posts thanks John b.
…Cookie

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

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.

Mums the word, right Marcel :wink:

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

I am with Marcel on this one

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.

Thanks

Marcel :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

John,

Just add “None of the Above” to the Poll…:slight_smile:

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/204211/Is-brick-veneer-the

John, it is pretty rare day that I don’t learn something:D and I am pretty stubborn:D

I think that John’s minumum might not be small enough. ha. ha.

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

Marcel :stuck_out_tongue: :smiley:

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.

Marcel :slight_smile:

One of the better product commercials and I noticed that the second one didn’t say that no humans were harmed during filming. Thanks, Marcel. :smiley:

I like that one even better as he sounds like Sean Connery

:smiley: It was late you are correct , Have not seen a code built in yet… Have a nice day!

Brick Veneer requires weep holes and flashing review basic brick construction techniques.

Take care,
Bradley

Marcel, thanks for an informative and LOL commercial.