RETROFIT WEEP AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME

1 . A retrofit weep, comprising:

a cylindrical base having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough;

a first annular groove in an exterior surface of the cylindrical base forming a first retaining feature and a second retaining feature; and

an O-ring positioned within the first annular groove between the first and second retaining features;

wherein the cylindrical base is configured and arranged to extend through an opening in a building and provide drainage through the bore, wherein the O-ring provides a seal between the cylindrical base and the building.

2 . The retrofit weep of claim 1 , wherein the first and second retaining features are enhanced with raised portions relative to the cylindrical base.

3 . The retrofit weep of claim 1 , wherein the first annular groove is proximate an end of the cylindrical base.

4 . The retrofit weep of claim 1 , further comprising a second annular groove between one of the first and second retaining features and an end of the cylindrical base.

5 . The retrofit weep of claim 4 , wherein the end of the cylindrical base includes a chamfered juncture with the second annular groove.

6 . The retrofit weep of claim 1 , further comprising a bonding agent interconnecting the cylindrical base and the building.

7 . The retrofit weep of claim 6 , further comprising a second annular groove between one of the first and second retaining features and an end of the cylindrical base, wherein at least a portion of the bonding agent is positioned within the second annular groove.

8 . A method of installing a retrofit weep, comprising:

creating an opening in a building proximate a low point;

obtaining a retrofit weep having a cylindrical base with a bore extending longitudinally therethrough;

applying a bonding agent onto an exterior surface of the retrofit weep to create a coated retrofit weep; and

inserting the coated retrofit weep through the opening, the bore in the retrofit weep providing drainage.

9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the retrofit weep includes an O-ring about a perimeter of the cylindrical base.

10 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising using an installation tool to insert the coated retrofit weep through the opening.

11 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising applying a moisture resistant material to an inward facing surface of the building, wherein the moisture resistant coating does not restrict access to the bore.

12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the moisture resistant material is applied with a brush or a spray wand.

13 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising inserting a rod through the bore prior to applying the moisture resistant material to prevent clogging of the bore with the moisture resistant material.

14 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the building includes a gap between a foundation and a brick portion, further comprising positioning at least one of insulation and a drainage mat in the gap proximate the opening.

15 . The method of claim 14 , wherein the drainage mat includes a drainage skirt, the drainage mat extending vertically along the brick portion and the drainage skirt extending horizontally along a bottom of the gap.

16 . The method of claim 14 , wherein both the insulation and the drainage mat are positioned in the gap, the drainage mat including a drainage skirt, the drainage mat extending vertically along the brick portion and the drainage skirt extending horizontally along a bottom of the gap, the insulation positioned on top of the drainage skirt between the drainage mat and the foundation.