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High Performance Bushfire Weepa

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Bushfire Weepa showing the inset stainless steel mesh.

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Product Overview

  • 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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The patented grate in the High Performance Bushfire Weepa is designed so that under extreme heat from bush fires it doesn't melt. Instead, it chars and retains its structural integrity. The stainless steel mesh is retained in situ protecting the cavity from fire brands and sparks. Mesh specifications: SS316 grade stainless steel woven mesh, wire aperture 0.415mm, wire diameter 0.22mm

The High Performance Bushfire Weepa is suitable for installation in Bushfire Attack Levels BAL-LOW, BAL-A12.5, BAL-A19 as defined in AS3959-2018.  

The High Performance Bushfire Weepa has been tested by BRANZ, an accredited AS1530.8.1:2018 laboratory, to meet BAL-LOW, BAL-A12.5 and BAL-A19.


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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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The Weepa range is subject to Intellectual Property Rights. Aust Pat Nos 713335, 762230, 2007237177, 2007215369, 2008271915, 2013211506. Aust Pat Aps 2018902177, 2019900971. International PCT AU2007/000004, PCT AU2014/000123, PCT AU2019/050629. NZ Pat No 567674. NZ Pat Ap 716834. Sth African Pat No 2008/03841. US Pat Nos 8171677, 14/908620. Canadian Pat Nos 2629033,2916320.UK Pat No1984580.Des Reg137021,150609,156915.Aust TM 775282,NZ TM 961710,US TM 1145302.