Choosing the “Best Drain” for a flat roof depends on the design of a roof. There are three types of draining systems found for flat roofs Internal Drains – These are drains on the inside of a roof that has pipes connected to lead the water out away from the building. Inner drains are common for …
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Roof Drains on Flat Roofs Roof Drains on Flat roofs are one of the most problematic objects. The positioning, design, and installation of a drainage system are one of the most important factors to have a relatively low maintenance roof. The average flat roof does not have an optimized draining system. Most of the time there is not …
Plastic Drains are not fit for a roof How to make a copper drain. When you see a plastic drain on a roof, you need to consider replacing it. Plastic and rubber roofs don’t go well together. Best practices for drains Browse through the articles below and see what are the best-draining systems for every …
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Scuppers are effective drainage systems – Check out our Drain section of roof drains Scuppers are the most efficient means of removing water from flat roofs – living in Fairfield County, Westport, Greenwich, and Stamford, we get our fair share of rain. It is important to make sure that drains are well positioned and function properly. We …
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Scuppers for flat roofs Scuppers flat roof repair – The cause of a major leak was due to incorrect leader headers on the other side of the wall. Scuppers are perfect for getting water off a roof, but if water flow is restricted and water backs up into the scupper again, that will cause leaks. Here is …
Pooling water on a Flat Roof When you have a flat roof water pool for extended periods of time, it could have negative results to the membrane and structure. These areas that pool also accumulates dirt and leaves that accelerate the growth of algae and moss which is also harmful to the roof. Watch videos on how the best …
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The pro’s and cons of Drains, Scuppers and Gutters. Drains Cons Debris collects through the strainer and blocks the flow of water very easily. Unclogging a blocked drain needs professional people to do it.- costly The roof needs to be cleared of leaves and debris daily to prevent water to collect around the strainer – Especially in the fall. When drains are …
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Commercial Flat Roof Drains: Installation Position is Critical Drains are an essential part of any commercial flat roof; however, it is critical to position them at the lowest point of a roof. When not appropriately placed, water will pool, causing load-bearing stress on the structure and the rubber membrane, which leads to leaks. Pooling water tends to separate seams around skylights, …
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What is a “Scupper”? Scuppers are drain openings, placed through walls, that drain heavy water flow and debris away from commercial flat roofs. Installing a Scupper on an EPDM Flat Roof Watch the video below. We are cutting away the edge of an EPDM rubber roof to lower it to install a scupper that will drain into a gutter. It is important …
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Flat Roof Debris and Gutter Drainage Flat roofs collect an abundance of debris that can’t be removed daily. During rainstorms, this debris gets washed into the gutter trough and clogs it, preventing proper drainage. Over time debris accumulates in the trough, causing it to overflow, which compromises the exterior walls and the foundation with water infiltration. It is …
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Flat Roof Drains and Strainers on Commercial Roofs Flat roof drains and strainers are the most important components of any commercial flat roof. They are responsible for properly draining any and all accumulated precipitation. To preserve the life of the roof, however, the debris that collects around them must be removed on a regular basis. There are several ideas you …
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Flat Roof Drains: Location, Installation & Maintenance Flat roof drains require the proper location, installation, and maintenance because, as a system, it is fundamental to the preservation of a building’s structure. We have seen many times that the location of a drain on a higher level than the rest of the roof which causes it to not function. Most, …
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Flat Roof Drain Strainers are Important If appropriately designed, a strainer is supposed to keep larger objects from going down a drain, while allowing smaller debris through with the water flow. Most strainers, or domes, that cover a drain on flat roofs, are poorly designed because they block smaller debris and the strainer becomes clogged, preventing any …
A Flat Roof Drain – 15 years of performance A pleasant surprise about a flat roof drain on a commercial roof we installed more than 15 decades ago. After so many years I am still amazed how well it performs. The owner never bothered to keep the roof clear of leaves and small twigs, but the drain performed …
Scuppers are drain outlets on the edge of a roof. Our service is from Westport, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Wilton, and Redding. The outlet can be just a deep channel with a spout like an outlet or can go through a wall section. Most of the times a scupper will lead water into a …
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