70mm Weepa

  • A weep hole former with a PVC grate designed to create a perfect, functional and attractive weephole.
    • A special size for use in rendered lightweight panel or kiwi brick.
    • Installed by the bricklayer during construction.
  • Ensures ventilation and drainage of the cavity reduce fungal decay and mildew.
  • The green mortar protector is removed after installation, leaving a clean and beautiful finish.
  • Excludes wide range of pests.
  • Product Code 13-NAPW

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Std Weepa 2 sizes
The 70mm Weepa shown next to a standard length Weepa
Step 4 Standard Masonry
70mm STD Weepa 3D

    Installation

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    • Installing Weepas during Construction

    • Weepas in Masonry

      Step 1 Standard Masonry

      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.

      Step 2 Standard Masonry

      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.

      Step 3 Standard Masonry

      Step 3

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

      Step 4 Standard Masonry

      Step 4

      Close the grate assembly for an attractive and vermin proof weep hole.

    • Weepas in Rendered Masonry

      Step 1 Standard Render

      Step 1

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

      Step 2 Standard Render

      Step 2

      Loosen the Weepa and pull out proud of masonry.

      Step 3 Standard Render

      Step 3

      Lay on render around the Weepa.

      Step 4 Standard Render

      Step 4

      Screed off around the Weepa.

      Step 5 Standard Render

      Step 5

      Pat the Weepa flush with the surface.

      Step 6 Standard Render

      Step 6

      Float around the Weepa.

      Step 7 Standard Render

      Step 7

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

      Step 8 Standard Render

      Step 8

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

    • Weepas in Rendered Lightweight Panel

      Step1 Standard Panel

      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.

      Step2 Standard Panel

      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.

      Step3 Standard Panel

      Step 3

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

      Step4 Standard Panel

      Step 4

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

      Step5 Standard Panel

      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.

      Step6 Standard Panel

      Step 6

      Apply render or coating.
      Screed as desired.

      Step7 Standard Panel

      Step 7

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

      Step8 Standard Panel

      Step 8

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

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