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Question for the Builders, Brick Masons, and Other Knowledgeable Folk of the Forum
May 07, 2017, 06:51 PM
TheFrontRangeQuestion for the Builders, Brick Masons, and Other Knowledgeable Folk of the Forum
Recently purchased a brick home and have noticed, at regular intervals, small rope-ends protruding from the brick. What are these?
Every home prior has either featured predominantly siding and / or I just wasn't paying attention to the brick portions.
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May 07, 2017, 07:03 PM
ugeestaGiven the locations shown in the pictures, they look like weep holes to let any moisture out from behind the brick.
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May 07, 2017, 07:29 PM
smlsigYes they are weep holes.
It is an easy way to allow moisture to wick out from the back side of a brick wall.
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May 07, 2017, 07:32 PM
TheFrontRangeThank you both - I knew folks here would have the answer!
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May 07, 2017, 07:49 PM
petrMost likely used the rope to keep insects from building nests in the void.
May 07, 2017, 09:18 PM
comet24Fuses. What ever you do don't light them.
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May 08, 2017, 08:58 AM
h2oysquote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
Yes they are weep holes.
It is an easy way to allow moisture to wick out from the back side of a brick wall.
As a former bricklayer, smlsig has hit the nail on the head. The reason why you don't just leave an open joint between the brick and rope is used, is so insects, etc. can't crawl behind the brick and build nests/get into the house/etc.
May 08, 2017, 09:51 AM
TheFrontRangeExcellent - thank you all. I liked the fuse comment haha - that's the first thing I thought of when I first noticed them!
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