Patent ID: 8171677
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. An insert for a weep hole opening in a masonry wall, said weep hole insert comprising: a hollow body defining an air flow conduit and including first and second open ends; a screen located in said air flow conduit near said first open end and adapted to prevent fire brands and sparks from passing through said hollow body; and a locating member for locating said screen in said air flow conduit, said locating member being receivable in said first open end of said hollow body and formed from a material that substantially retains its spatial integrity when exposed to a predetermined heat flux profile and continues thereafter to locate said screen; wherein said locating member further comprising a recess for locating said screen, friction between said screen and said locating member removably retains said screen in said recess; wherein said locating member being hingedly connected to said hollow body adjacent said first open end, said locating member being movable between a closed position for preventing vermin and/or insects from passing through said hollow body and an open position for allowing inspection of an interior of said hollow body.