Weep holes drilled after the wall is complete?

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@jfunderburk

Here’s what I came up with.

“It is our opinion that weep holes were not provided in the masonry veneer siding at the base of the foundation when the wall was built. Evidence suggests that weep holes were drilled after construction of the wall as evidenced by chipped brick and brick dust observed beneath the holes. Today’s commonly accepted construction standards require weep holes (not less than 3/16” in diameter) every 33 inches. Flashing is required to direct water toward the weep holes. No evidence of flashing was observed. Installation of weep holes after construction may cause more damage than benefit (if the flashing is not present it may be inconsequential and if the flashing is present, it may have been damaged by drilling into the wall). You should consult with the county building inspector to ascertain his observations during his routine inspection. We also recommend consulting with a licensed and competent masonry contractor about this apparent construction defect, its consequences, and the options (if any) for correction. A guidance document is attached at the end of this report for your information."

Looks good

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