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Question: Weep vents in timber framed houses?

(Posted by: on 2011-12-21 16:37:09)

Weep vents in timber framed houses? i'm looking for some honest advice about 'weep vents' in timber framed houses in scotland. I had an extension built about 4 years ago and a vestibule was removed and the hole in the outside wall was bricked up by the builder. What i have noticed is that i have a row of what looks like damp bricks where the 'hole in the wall' was bricked up after the vestibule was removed. The row of damp bricks is above the ground level - its two bricks up - and it's only the bricks where the vestibule used to be - those that the builder put in. i've contacted the builder who says he has nothing to do with this and it's fine and will settle but it has only started to appear this year.i'm concerned it may be water behind the bricks but i have no idea what i should do. I've read on google that there should be 'weep vents' but i've no idea where they should go as there are some in the wall above the row of damp bricks but none below or in the row itself. Can anyone offer me some advice?

Posted by: Len on 2011-12-22, 13:57:57

A couple of the bricks should be replaced with vents. The water will probably seep through the inside wall evetually. The timber in the wall will be damp and will rot.

Posted by: Paul L on 2011-12-24, 15:54:46

Consult a chartered surveyor or local Building Control. Who inspected the extension being built?