What Are Weep Holes?

Type of Weep Holes

1. Open Head Joint Weep Holes

2. Cotton Rope Wicking Weep Holes

3. Tubes Weep Holes

Placing of Weep Holes

Purpose of Weep Holes

Foundation of Weep Holes

Windows of Weep Holes

• Weep holes should be inspected at least once a year before the start of the rainy season.
• If they are full or closed, they should be opened with a screwdriver, brush, or toothpick.
• Leaves accumulated on the windowsill, and dirt should be removed.

Advantage of Weep Holes

1. Placing weep holes in the outside compound wall can easily get water out.
2. Placing weep holes in the compound wall can reduce water and air pressure.
3. Placing weep holes increases the life of the structure.
4. Placing weep holes in the windows allows rainwater to flow out and protect the furniture.

Disadvantage of Weep Holes

1. The only disadvantage of weep holes is that they have to be inspected periodically as the weep holes get filled up quickly due to their small size.
2. Mortar goes into these holes when the holes make a weep hole in the brick masonry. As a result, mortar is also fixed and this waste is fixed with mortar and partially or completely closes the weep holes.
3. Rats and other insects get inside through these weep holes.
4. Mesh has to be provided to prevent rats and other insects.
5. The net, which is fixed to prevent rats and other organisms from entering the weep holes, closes the weep holes by trapping debris in the weep holes.