• Installing Weepas during Construction

  • Bushfire Weepa In Masonry

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    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.

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    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.

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    Step 3

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

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    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

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    Step 1

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

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    Step 2

    Loosen the Weepa and pull out proud of masonry.

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    Step 3

    Lay on render around the Weepa.

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    Step 4

    Screen off around the Weepa.

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    Step 5

    Pat the Weepa flush with the surface.

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    Step 6

    Float around the Weepa.

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    Step 7

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

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    Step 8

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

  • Bushfire Weepa In Rendered Lightweight Panel

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    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.

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    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.

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    Step 3

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

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    Step 4

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

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    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.

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    Step 6

    Apply render or coating.
    Screed as desired.

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    Step 7

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

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    Step 8

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