70mm Bushfire Weepa

  • A weep hole former containing stainless steel mesh and fire resistant polymer, designed to protect your home during a bushfire.
  • A special size for use in narrow or kiwi brick.
  • Installed by the bricklayer during construction.
  • When used in masonry construction it is compliant with Bushfire Attack Levels of AS3959:2018 BAL-LOW, BAL-A12.5 and BAL-19. 
  • The red mortar protector is removed after installation, leaving a clean and beautiful finish.
  • Ensures ventilation and drainage of the cavity to reduce fungal decay and mildew.
  • Excludes a wide range of pests.
  • Product Code 15-NABW

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The 70mm Bushfire Weepa shown next to a standard length Bushfire Weepa
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    Installation

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    • Installing Weepas during Construction

    • Bushfire Weepa In Masonry

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      Step 1

      Install the Weepa between bricks or blocks, at specified intervals and firmly in contact with the flashing. For rendering, set out a few millimetres.

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      Step 2

      When rendering, the Weepa needs to be loosened in the masonry so the renderer can adjust the Weepa in and out. Grab internal rib to adjust Weepa in and out.

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      Step 3

      After clean up, use a small, flat screwdriver to prise the mortar cover up at the bottom.

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      Step 4

      The High Performance Bushfire Weepa has a specially formulated grate (with stainless steel mesh set behind) which chars and self extinguishes.

    • Bushfire Weepa In Rendered Masonry

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      Step 1

      Make sure the new Weepa is installed when the masonry wall is built.

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      Step 2

      Loosen the Weepa and pull out proud of masonry.

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      Step 3

      Lay on render around the Weepa.

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      Step 4

      Screen off around the Weepa.

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      Step 5

      Pat the Weepa flush with the surface.

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      Step 6

      Float around the Weepa.

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      Step 7

      Sponge finish.
      For easy removal later, wipe the mortar guard clean now, then again after painting.

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      Step 8

      After finish and cleanup remove the mortar guard for beautiful weepholes.

    • Bushfire Weepa In Rendered Lightweight Panel

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      Step 1

      Mark the outline of the weep hole on each board at recommended centres and between each batten, then cut out with a jab saw.

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      Step 2

      Fix board as recommended by supplier.
      Attention: Weepa does not encourage cutting out weep hole after fixing as this could compromise the waterproof membrane.

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      Step 3

      Check Weepa depth at back to ensure adequate clearance of studs and flashing.
      Ventilation must not be impeded

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      Step 4

      If necessary, cut the back off the Weepa and remove dags.

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      Step 5

      Apply recommended glue to Weepa and push into weep hole slot so it acts as formwork for coating or finish.
      Smooth off excess glue. Allow to dry.

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      Step 6

      Apply render or coating.
      Screed as desired.

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      Step 7

      Sponge as required.
      Clean the Weepa cover of excess render, finish and paint at each stage.

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      Step 8

      After final finish and clean up remove cover.
      End result: beautiful and functional Weepa weep holes!

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