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Brick Mailbox Weeping

12 years ago

My brick mailbox is weeping, and has been doing so for quite some time. At first, I thought it was dogs peeing on it, but it is a constant occurrence now. Can anyone tell me what to do to fix this. Thanks,

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brickeyee
12 years ago
Did you fail to leave weep holes near the base?

Masonry is 'waterproof' only to the extent it ods not damaged by water.

It does not stop wetter from passing through and then needing a place to exit, especially the mortar joints.
cas66ragtop
12 years ago
Give your mailbox a nice card, maybe a box of chocolates or some flowers, and tell it to cheer up!

Sorry - couldn't resist.
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energy_rater_la
12 years ago
LOL LOL LOL...

weepholes...between bricks at bottom
of box there should be areas with no mortor.

hope your mail box feels better soon.

best of luck

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