weep hole
noun
: a hole (as in a wall or foundation) that is designed to drain off accumulated water
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Inspect your window’s weep holes at least once or twice a year, ideally before rainy seasons, to make sure these are clear from debris. —
Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 But really, animals can get in through even the smallest of spaces: returns along the roofline, gable vents, AC lines, foundation vents and weep holes. —Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026 Return to any areas around weep holes, seams, or wall openings to spot clean stains. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024 One caveat, whether the paint is sprayed or brushed on: Don’t clog the weep holes at the bottom of the frame on the exterior. —Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 Use a piece of wire to clear any weep holes in storm windows. —Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 3 Sep. 2019
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 But really, animals can get in through even the smallest of spaces: returns along the roofline, gable vents, AC lines, foundation vents and weep holes. —Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026 Return to any areas around weep holes, seams, or wall openings to spot clean stains. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024 One caveat, whether the paint is sprayed or brushed on: Don’t clog the weep holes at the bottom of the frame on the exterior. —Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 Use a piece of wire to clear any weep holes in storm windows. —Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Weep hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/weep%20hole. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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