Weep Holes

Since brickwork is known to take in a lot of water during rainstorms, weep holes have been used by masons for years to help with the drainage of walls and for ventilation purposes. Weep holes are created by leaving small openings near the bottom of a brick wall at consistent intervals between bricks. While these holes are purposely left by bricklayers, property owners often mistakenly believe their home or business is just missing mortar in some areas, and the presence of these openings can take away from the building’s aesthetic appeal. Another disadvantage to weep holes is that these openings are big enough to give insects and rodents the perfect spot to sneak right into a building and take up residence. This can cause property owners a big headache with pest infestations. Problems oftentimes arise with weep holes because they simply aren’t large enough to provide suitable ventilation for an entire brick wall.

Brick Vents

While it’s necessary for brick homes and commercial buildings to be built airtight, there has to also be a significant amount of “breathing” room. Brick vents are a much more effective solution than weep holes as they provide a more spacious passageway for airflow, increasing a brick wall’s chances of drying out quicker and more thoroughly. Brick vents are sized to match the bricks already forming a wall, eliminating the need for unsightly holes while keeping the aesthetic quality masonry is known for intact. Since weep holes only work for ventilation if they are left completely open, it renders them useless when they accidentally become filled in by mortar droppings, which is not an uncommon occurrence. Brick vents aren’t susceptible to this kind of compromising situation.

By keeping moisture and unwanted creatures on the outside of your property, brick vents are an efficient way of preventing the many complications a property owner can face when their brick walls become wet.