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Gun Weep Vent

Gun Weep Vent
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Provides drainage in external cavity walls.

Features & Benefits

  • For use with ICON cavity & chimney trays.
  • Provides ventilation and drainage without problems
  • Used in new or refurbishment work
  • Quick and easy to install
  • UV stable
  • Available in Clear, Buff, Terracotta, Black,
  • Allows rain water to easily escape with overhanging lip directs moisture away from brick
  • Tested to EN13141-1
  • Typically installed at not greater than 450mm c/c. This may vary based on specification, Building Regulation requirements or location
  • Prevents access by large nesting insects
  • Used whenever there is a risk of water collecting in a cavity such as chimney & cavity tray, lintel or below DPC

Installation

  1. Peep vents are placed directly on top of the base of the cavity tray or at the front of the chimney tray/lintel.
  2. Peep vents are installed when the wall is under construction and placed between the brick or block course vertically
  3. Leave 10mm protruding from the front of the wall to direct moisture away from wall
  4. Care should be taken to ensure the wall peep vent is kept clear of mortar and does not become blocked. This is particularly important at the back of the weep which could be blocked by

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