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Old 08-26-2012, 04:59 PM
 
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What is a weep-hole? Is it the gaps between the bricks that looks like cement is missing?
Yep. That's deliberate. Water condenses under siding, any kind of siding, and needs to have a way to escape or it can build up and cause problems. Those weep holes allow the condensation to "weep" out.
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Old 08-27-2012, 12:21 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Sometimes a rope wick is inserted into the joint between the bricks and back into the cavity, to help wick the moisture out. In which case you won't see a hole, but rather the end of a rope wick spaced every 16" or so.
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Old 08-27-2012, 02:17 PM
 
Location: KYLE TEXAS
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:50 PM
 
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