Weep holes are absolutely necessary if you have a brick exterior—but you should invest in some covers for them. If you learn anything after buying a house, it’s this: Water is your enemy.

Rain blowing against the brick wall, overflowing gutters and water standing against the house can all cause this problem. Some blame it on the weep holes, an open vertical mortar joint every two ...

The patio door sits on top of some brickwork. I’m trying to make sure the patio door is all sealed up, keeping out any and all moisture. I’ve noticed what seem to be round weep holes along the ...

The buyer's real estate agent hired a home inspector who pointed out that there are no weep holes in the brick, which he said were required when the house was built. Now the buyers want to have ...

The patio door sits on top of some brick work. I’m trying to make sure the patio door is all sealed up, keeping out any and all moisture. I’ve noticed what seem to be round weep holes along ...

These intentional openings, typically found in brick walls and around window frames, help with water management. While weep holes may appear as nothing more than tiny gaps or small tubes in your ...

How can I keep them out without plugging the holes? Answer: They are weep holes in the brick, which enable water that gets behind the brick to flow out or evaporate. You can fill them with ...

Rather than pull the vines from the wall, which can damage masonry, vines should be cut and allowed to dry up; they may then be removed using a stiff fiber brush and water. If the vines have damaged ...

The buyer's real estate agent hired a home inspector who pointed out that there are no weep holes in the brick, which he said were required when the house was built. Now the buyers want to have ...

The patio door sits on top of some brick work. I’m trying to make sure the patio door is all sealed up, keeping out any and all moisture. I’ve noticed what seem to be round weep holes along ...