Is a weep hole protector necessary?
Purchasing a weep-hole protector is perceived as an option by most shoppers. It should not be. True, it’s not required by code. But, experience and good sense calls for it.
What is a shower weep hole protector?
This patented clear plastic ring is designed to keep mortar from the weep holes in a drain. The ridges of the positive weep hole protector allow for water to flow underneath the mortar and into the weep holes.
Where are weep holes in shower drain?
Definition. Weep holes are a vital part of your shower drain assembly. Typically, there are three such holes in the upper portion of the drain assembly, spaced evenly around the drain. The weep holes are small holes that connect to the main drain, allowing water that enters them to feed into the drainpipe.
How do you check if window weep holes are clogged?
To make sure the weep holes are working properly, spray the outside of the window with a garden hose – a steady stream of clean water should exit from the holes. If it doesn’t, use a wire hanger or compressed air to force the blockage out. Re-test with fresh water to ensure they’re completely cleaned.
How do weep holes work in shower?
Shower pans and tubs sometimes have a lip built into the flange that collects water, like a small gutter. The lip will have an opening at corners and/or ends to drain the water out and into the tub. When the weep openings are caulked over, the water cannot get out, so it collects and rots the inside of the wall.
Is it OK to put steel wool in weep holes?
Weep holes are often left unsecured which, of course, offers no protection against foraging pests. Corrugated plastics and steel wool pieces are also used to deter pests. Steel wool needs to be recharged, as rodents will pull the material from the weep hole to gain access, or to use the steel wool in nests.
How do I stop my windows from weeping?
How to control ‘crying windows’
- Keep your pot plants outside.
- Dry your washing outside where possible.
- Have good ventilation/extractor fans over showers and cooktop areas.
- Open your windows and doors.
- If you use humidifiers turn them off when you don’t really need them.
- Monitor the temperature of your home/building.