Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Oct 01, 2020 6:54 am Hi All, Some of my weep holes under the windows does not have flashing that covers the bottom of the weep holes. It exposes voids of bricks under it. From my understanding, the flashing is there to take out the moisture of the weep hole. I have asked my builder to rectify this but I was told it is normal and the water will find its way to the bottom weep hole. Is that correct? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Below window weep holes brick voids 2Oct 01, 2020 7:57 am I depends where it is If it is just cavity flashing then your builder is right and it does not matter but if it is also used as flashing and a damp course then the flashing must extend full width of the brickwork. It must stop dampness rising. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog it depends on the natural ground level, if they excavated their boundary wall needed to be built as a retaining wall. If you filled, which sounds like the case then you… 1 7085 I know foam has been around since the 90's and CSR started manufacturing Hebel in 1989, so it's definitely possible 5 5453 You are correct. Just read through all the ncc rules and 75mm is the minimum requirement for me. 4 11181 |