Don’t Cry! It’s just a Weep Hole!
November 7, 2009
My New Brick House Has Gaps in the Bricks!
Yes, that’s right! You will see holes between some of the bricks near the foundation of your new Jerry Wright home.
These holes are a planned part of construction and should be kept open.
The brick on your home provides an attractive, low maintenance exterior, but
does not support the actual structure of the home.
This brick veneer has an air space behind it where moisture can gather, either
when it rains (water soaks thru the brick) or when the weather is humid and interior
temperatures differ from exterior temperatures causing condensation.
The holes you see are called “weep holes”. They allow any moisture behind
the walls to evaporate. This keeps your home healthy.
Be sure to keep these holes open. Please keep built up flower beds below
the level of the weep holes, as water can flow into the house and termites or other pests could
follow.
If you are concerned about pests like ants and spiders entering through these
holes, contact a pest inspector for suggestions on how to treat your yard.
