I think you have it backwards. Exclude everything and then trap and kill what’s inside. If you wait to exclude everything, you’ll never get rid of them because they will just keep coming in.
unfortunately it stops the pests but shuts down ventilation as it cakes with dirt and debris over time. the weepholes are already small compared to the size of wall cavity they support. Mold and rot can take place in the inner wall inviting other infestation but also impacting air quality in the home via the mechanical systems pulling on all corners of the home for make up air ie. fans and furnace. If you used these or similar material you should remove it and replace with a proper cover that is designed for better airflow that won't clog. This is not a suitable long term solution for holes requiring sustained airflow. Great for other types of cracks.
@@brianmcneil3589 ok thank u for ur help, will look into it. I think for the meantime stuffing it with this mesh will do, but will definitely monitor it and change them after the winter. Thanks again! Hopefully this works
@@Jcccc23 very impractical for weep holes several reasons. - exposed to air and water will get all gunky and break down. will cake up with debris and clog, will not provide enough airflow for the intended hole and wall cavity - see original note.
"Great-Vid" :) For me, low-level bug entry via vents was principally a Cockroaches+bugs+mice problem which can also be fixed by cutting a very coarse/industrial style Pot scourer ("Industrial-Scotch-Brite" in Australia, it's three-quarters of an inch thick) and available from the cleaning section of Bunnings/any major hardware store, and cutting it into square sausage shapes and placing it in the holes; it shouldn't need any pressure/compression; remember you're trying to sustain airflow and water egress ., Suddenly a bug and cockroach-free house? "good-luck" :)
I clicked on your video because I need to know how to fill up the weep holes and your thumbnail is deceiving because it shows the tube instead of the mesh. My idiot builder made weep holes between every single brick instead of every 36 inches. Perry Homes - don't ever buy their homes.
Did you really need to look up a video on what to use to fill in between bricks? It's really pretty simple, and if you can't figure it out on your own, you probably shouldn't be doing this yourself. You also should make sure that there isn't a good reason why they did this on every single brick. If you bought new, the builder should fix the problem.
Any issues with this material preventing moisture or airflow out of the wall? How porous is the material?
You can also use copper mesh. Not as densely woven but works just as well.
I think you have it backwards. Exclude everything and then trap and kill what’s inside. If you wait to exclude everything, you’ll never get rid of them because they will just keep coming in.
Preach.😂
Thank you so much! Informational and right to the point!!
unfortunately it stops the pests but shuts down ventilation as it cakes with dirt and debris over time. the weepholes are already small compared to the size of wall cavity they support. Mold and rot can take place in the inner wall inviting other infestation but also impacting air quality in the home via the mechanical systems pulling on all corners of the home for make up air ie. fans and furnace. If you used these or similar material you should remove it and replace with a proper cover that is designed for better airflow that won't clog. This is not a suitable long term solution for holes requiring sustained airflow. Great for other types of cracks.
What about thin galvanized wired mesh? I shoved them into these holes with the intent of not having any mice infestation? Is this safer?
@@sams5177 there are some stainless steel weep hole covers that do a nicer job and can be removed with ease as well.
@@brianmcneil3589 ok thank u for ur help, will look into it. I think for the meantime stuffing it with this mesh will do, but will definitely monitor it and change them after the winter. Thanks again! Hopefully this works
Is copper mesh ok ?
@@Jcccc23 very impractical for weep holes several reasons. - exposed to air and water will get all gunky and break down. will cake up with debris and clog, will not provide enough airflow for the intended hole and wall cavity - see original note.
The best ting to use is 1/4” chicken wire. No rodents or snakes. And it will always drain!!!!
"Great-Vid" :) For me, low-level bug entry via vents was principally a Cockroaches+bugs+mice problem which can also be fixed by cutting a very coarse/industrial style Pot scourer ("Industrial-Scotch-Brite" in Australia, it's three-quarters of an inch thick) and available from the cleaning section of Bunnings/any major hardware store, and cutting it into square sausage shapes and placing it in the holes; it shouldn't need any pressure/compression; remember you're trying to sustain airflow and water egress ., Suddenly a bug and cockroach-free house? "good-luck" :)
Not a good practice. Over time mortar can drop from the back of the brickwork and block up the weep hole with that wool.
Its called maintenance sir.
Do this if you want mold
I clicked on your video because I need to know how to fill up the weep holes and your thumbnail is deceiving because it shows the tube instead of the mesh. My idiot builder made weep holes between every single brick instead of every 36 inches. Perry Homes - don't ever buy their homes.
They all are crap we have even more.
Did you really need to look up a video on what to use to fill in between bricks? It's really pretty simple, and if you can't figure it out on your own, you probably shouldn't be doing this yourself. You also should make sure that there isn't a good reason why they did this on every single brick. If you bought new, the builder should fix the problem.