That's not strictly true Shytalkz. Approved Doc C doesn't directly address weepholes in cavity walls with a rendered external finish. It does however, x/ref BS5628-3 as an alternative approach.You'll still have to put them in, BRegs says so.
Don't just read: understand.
weep vents and cavity trays are nothing to do with a leaky roofs or wall plate water ingress and never will be.
you are wrong on this one laddie and you are looking a complete fool.
joe, please show us documented evidence that details the use of cavity trays and weep vents as a result of water ingress from roof leaks or wall plate malfunction.
joe, please show us documented evidence that details the use of cavity trays and weep vents as a result of water ingress from roof leaks or wall plate malfunction.
Questions for noseall.
1) Why do you build single skin garages if they leak?
Answer - they don't leak?
2) If you have a leaking roof above a wall plate, what is the wall plate sealed with to prevent water running under it and down the cavity?
Answer - nothing so water can run under it and down the cavity.
Not a very intelligent individual are you? Then again a common chancer (builder) never is.
joe, please show us documented evidence that details the use of cavity trays and weep vents as a result of water ingress from roof leaks or wall plate malfunction.
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