Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Specified terranean relationship – With drain or vent exterior to foundation perimeter
Patent
1999-07-21
2000-09-05
Chilcot, Richard
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Specified terranean relationship
With drain or vent exterior to foundation perimeter
523021, E02D 3102
Patent
active
061124761
ABSTRACT:
A masonry weep hole insert for placement into a weep hole in a masonry wall, the weep hole being defined by a space without mortar between two adjacent bricks on a lower level of bricks for draining moisture and venting air from an airspace behind said masonry wall. The insert is so dimensioned so that a portion of the insert substantially fills the space between the two adjacent bricks which form the weep hole, and so that another portion extends rearwardly and upwardly above the weep hole into the airspace behind the bricks. In one embodiment, the insert, made from a porous material which is permeable to air and water but not mortar, is designed so that at least a portion of the porous material remains exposed to the airspace behind the brick veneer even in the event that mortar or other debris happens to fall into the airspace. The porous material thereby provides a passageway for draining moisture and venting air which will not become inadvertently blocked by excess mortar or debris. In the second embodiment, the insert, made from any easily formed rigid material, includes longitudinal slots that act as a passageway to connect the airspace to the outside environment.
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Boyle James F.
Chilcot Richard
Masonry Accessories, LLC
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