Block off expansion joint

[BamaRocker]

Is there a good way to block off expansion joint to keep bugs out. I am getting lots of black widows trying to make homes.

I want to block them off in a way to allow for brick expansion and moister control as well.

You can see in the picture the little cuts in the brick...

https://scontent-a.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/944586_674830679208869_222882671_n.jpg


Thanks...

 

[Stuart in MN]

It appears there are little plastic devices that can be slipped into a slot like you have:

Go to this site and scroll down to read about them: http://inspectapedia.com/structure/Brick_Wall_Weep_Holes.htm

 

[soapii]

There should have been a sort of "woven mesh" placed in each weep hole while doing the brick work. ***** you have to go back and do it yourself.

--Joe

 

[buddyboy]

them look more like weep holes then expansion joints. either way maybe get some green scatchy pads

and cut them to fit snug

they should let the water out without letting critters in.

 

[soapii]

them look more like weep holes then expansion joints. either way maybe get some green scatchy pads

and cut them to fit snug

they should let the water out without letting critters in.

That is exactly what the stuff looks like too.

Attached is a picture from my house I built last year.

--Joe

 

[BamaRocker]

Thanks everyone, i just ordered some.