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Please find below a selection of relevant articles from AEC companies and organizations for weepholes. Flashing for Masonry Walls This type of flashing (rubberized asphalt self-adhering) also will prevent water from migrating under the flashing and into the building." 6 6. Mortar Droppings Block Weepholes Mortar droppings from the exterior wythe, landing on the flashing block fugitive water from reaching weepholes. Polyguard Termi-Net™ is a stiff geotextile netting. See #1. www.compotite.com ...pan with water and let stand for 24 hours to insure clamping ring is tight and pan undamaged. Bolt clamping ring firmly. Place a small amount of gravel or other porous material at weepholes so they remain clear when setting bed is poured. In areas under the jurisdiction of the UPC/IAPMO plumbing code, a 15 lb. felt underlayment is required... See #2. Glazing Panel Envelope 2000 The RainScreen System (RS) is based upon the 'rainscreen principle' and allows incidental water to enter the cladding cavity, but then be drained through the system via weepholes. Also utilizing formed panels, this system is mounted using aluminum extrusions. Panel joints are finished using color matched or complementary accent strips... See #3. Ceramic Glazed Masonry Institute Two common examples of drainage walls include the cavity and veneer designs utilizing a minimum 2-inch cavity between wythes. In either design, flashings and weepholes need be provided at the wall base, under sills, over lintels and relief angles, and under masonry or stone caps and copings. Flashings need to be continuous... See #4. ACI Code - Wirebond ACI 530 Code Veneers Design and detail flashing and weep holes in exterior veneer to divert water to the exterior. Weepholes shall be at least 3/16 in. (5 mm) in diameter and spaced less than 33 in. (838 mm) on center. Manufacturer's Comment: To increase the amount of air flow in cavity walls we recommend a cell vent/... See #5. 1: http://www.polyguardproducts.com [c848309] 2: http://www.compotite.com [c1252939] 3: http://www.glassdistributorsinc.com [c861453] 4: http://www.CGMI.org [c1144224] 5: http://www.wirebond.com [c1082926]