Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Weepholes vs mortar deterioration? 3May 11, 2024 9:05 am 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Weepholes vs mortar deterioration? 5May 11, 2024 10:41 am 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Weepholes vs mortar deterioration? 8May 11, 2024 1:30 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Weepholes vs mortar deterioration? 9May 11, 2024 2:27 pm chippy Nothing to see here, move along. Only joking. What you have is standard build in WA. The gaps are definitely weep holes and not fretted mortar, although I must admit they have put in a lot of weep holes for some reason. WA (Perth coastal plain) has the advantage of being built on sand so drainage is not an issue unlike much of the east coast that is built on clay. The outer bricks will sit 2 courses below the internal floor height and the side of the slab is parged to prevent damp penetration. Any water that may end up in the cavity will drain out of a weep holes at footing level and the sand next to the slab is not reactive so there is no issues in that regard. Just about the entire housing stock in Perth is built like this and it is not an issue. The fact that your unit is 40 years old and doesn't show any moisture issues speaks to the fact that it's fine The biggest issue in Perth builds as far as I'm concerned has been the poor waterproofing if wet areas. Many older places if you check the wall on the back side of the shower will show water damage due to in adequate or failed waterproofing. If the bathroom has been renovated hopefully that has been rectified. Amazing, you have definitely put my mind at ease, so thank you for that! With weep holes being in contact with soil, is this an issue when it comes to termites? Anything in particular I need to do here? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.… 0 4752 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - Iām new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… 0 19564 2 10079 |