![]() ![]() I didn't really think it will be a big deal covering the since there are weep holes above but I would rather be safe than sorry. I will check with the council before we submit official plans but its a shame we cant have the floor raised to the inner floor level. So I think we will have to do what you have one and cleared the brick spacing and have a small step down. The weep holes to the side and back corner where we are planning out outdoor area are not shown at the plans below the stacker doors, only above the doors. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Share I don't have a decent photo, but if you squint, you can see the difference in level between the French doors and the paving here: There's about a one-brick step-down (that's a Victorian brick, not a WA brick ), so it's not a big deal. So in the end we opted to use stone pavers and have a small step down. We originally wanted to deck our outdoor area, partly because we didn't want a step-down, but we didn't have the time to DIY and the cost of having a professional do it was prohibitive. It's always worth checking with your council to make sure your plans aren't breaking some law. Starz, where are you located? Rules vary a bit from one state or council area to another (but you still can't cover weepholes). But looks like it may be the only option to get around this matter because I can live with a 30mm step down. I really didnt want to go the decking route, we were actually looking to go for a similar tile colour to the ones that we will be using inside (only will be an outdoor tile) to look like the outside and inside are consistant when the doors are open. Lucky we are happy with a hardwood deck over some nice quantum stone. Even some manufactured weep hole covers, guards and barriers have been designed with holes too small to allow adequate ventilation. This will satisfy council, not void my termite warranty on the blue frame, still allow ventilation and avoid a massive step down. In desperation many occupants resort to blocking weepholes in brick walls with any number of materials such as silicon sealants, rolled up paper, plastic, scourer pads, steel wool. I will be able to build the deck above the weep holes (i.e.) a 30mm stepdown, around the side of the deck will be some wide border boards that can be removed (fixed with hex-screws not nails) allowing regular inspections of the weep holes. I did not want a stepdown to my alfresco either so have had a talk to my builder and the solution is to use decking. Also all the ventilation issues as mentioned by others. 90mm seems to be to big a gap to cross and even if they did you would see the tunnels and be wise to the problem. ![]() This is because termites can built little mud tunnels over short distances to get into the weep holes and then eat your frame. I know my council insists on a certain clearance (90mm) to the weep holes. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |