Jak Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I need to make some weep holes in this retaining wall. I’m not a bricklayer or anything but have the basic tools. I was going to chisel out one brick and replace it with a half brick every few feet but then realised the wall is 2 bricks thick. The second image is how it is on the neighbors wall adjoining. Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 how about, Hire a meaty core drill with bit of required diameter, drill holes, and morter in a plastic pipe in the new hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just use a long drill bit and drill a perp, vertical motar join between the bricks, out on the outside so it looks nice. It will burst out on the inside though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyP Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 will the new weep holes do anything? I've often seen these on retaining walls and wonder whether they really serve any purpose. I would think they might perhaps in conjunction with a french drain, or some other means to create a space for liquid water to pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 35mm core drill hired for the day and it will do it with ease. Then push in some lengths of black waste pipe and job done. Every 6-900mm will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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