jbowman
(John Bowman, Executive Director)
November 30, 2007, 7:33pm
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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.
rcooke
(Roy D. Cooke, Sr)
November 30, 2007, 7:58pm
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Great way to start you third thousand posts thanks John b.
…Cookie
mcyr
(Marcel Cyr, CMI)
November 30, 2007, 10:26pm
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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
jbowman
(John Bowman, Executive Director)
December 1, 2007, 12:44am
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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.
badair
(Barry Adair, EIFSTX#39)
December 1, 2007, 1:27am
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Mums the word, right Marcel
jbowman
(John Bowman, Executive Director)
December 1, 2007, 2:01am
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Remember…This question is relevant to Brick Veneer Walls and not solid load bearing brick walls.
cbuell
(Charles Buell)
December 1, 2007, 11:30pm
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I am with Marcel on this one
jbowman
(John Bowman, Executive Director)
December 3, 2007, 1:57pm
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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.
mcyr
(Marcel Cyr, CMI)
December 3, 2007, 2:39pm
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jbowman:
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
jhagarty
(Joseph Hagarty, CMI)
December 4, 2007, 3:53am
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John,
Just add “None of the Above” to the Poll…
belliott
(Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)
December 4, 2007, 4:06am
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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/204211/Is-brick-veneer-the
cbuell
(Charles Buell)
December 4, 2007, 4:40am
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John, it is pretty rare day that I don’t learn something:D and I am pretty stubborn:D
mcyr
(Marcel Cyr, CMI)
December 5, 2007, 12:38am
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I think that John’s minumum might not be small enough. ha. ha.
http://www.tamlyn.com/documents/WeepHmouse.htm
Marcel
belliott
(Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)
December 5, 2007, 12:47am
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Ha Ha …Good one Marcel.
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mcyr
(Marcel Cyr, CMI)
December 5, 2007, 1:46am
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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
lkage
(Larry Kage, CMI)
December 5, 2007, 1:56am
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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.
belliott
(Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)
December 5, 2007, 1:59am
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I like that one even better as he sounds like Sean Connery
wolejarski
(Walter J. Olejarski)
April 24, 2008, 3:01am
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It was late you are correct , Have not seen a code built in yet… Have a nice day!
bschumacher
(Bradley J. Schumacher)
April 24, 2008, 3:09am
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Brick Veneer requires weep holes and flashing review basic brick construction techniques.
Take care,
Bradley
rmangold
(Richard Mangold, Lic# 450.003803)
April 25, 2008, 4:19pm
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Marcel, thanks for an informative and LOL commercial.