High Performance Bushfire Weepa

  • A weep hole former containing stainless steel mesh and fire resistant polymer, designed to protect your home during a bushfire.
  • When used in masonry construction it is compliant with Bushfire Attack Levels of AS3959:2018 BAL-LOW, BAL-A12.5 and  BAL-A19. 
  • Installed by the bricklayer during construction.
  • Suitable for face brick or rendered brick and block.
  • 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 11-HPBW

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High Performance Bushfire Weepa
Bushfire Weepa showing the inset stainless steel mesh
Weepa in wall grate words
High Performance Bushfire Weepa pack
2008 New Product Award winner

    Installation

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    • Installing Weepas during Construction

    • Bushfire Weepa In Masonry

      Step1 70HPBW

      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.

      Step2 70HPBW

      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.

      Step3 70HPBW

      Step 3

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

      Step4 70HPBW

      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

      Step1 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 1

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

      Step2 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 2

      Loosen the Weepa and pull out proud of masonry.

      Step3 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 3

      Lay on render around the Weepa.

      Step4 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 4

      Screen off around the Weepa.

      Step5 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 5

      Pat the Weepa flush with the surface.

      Step6 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 6

      Float around the Weepa.

      Step7 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 7

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

      Step8 RenderedMasonryBF

      Step 8

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

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