Roof Drain Gutter System

Screw a drain cover over the end of the tubing as it approaches daylight to keep critters out.

Roof drain gutter system.

With more than 2 500 components and accessories to choose from our commercial roof drainage systems are custom made per customer specifications in over 200 colors and 16 different material substrates. The water from the roof drips into the gutter system which is a long piece of material that is installed along the edge of the roofline. Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections. Welcome to roof drainage components accessories inc.

A roof must be designed with a suitable fall to allow the rainwater to discharge. Gutters are often a viable option for flat roofs directing water on the outside of the structure to downspouts. Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. The water drains into a gutter that is fed into a downpipe.

Water moves from these drains often at the center of the roof and into an integral drainage system of pipes. A gutter system is a component of a roof drainage system which allows water twigs leaves and other debris to collect off of the roof and flow toward the downspout and onto the ground. The best type for the application depends on several factors such as the size and slope of the roof the desired appearance and how much regular maintenance the drain system might need. In reality a flat roof isn t fully level and flat roofs built for gutters should direct water to one or more sides.

Each of these systems can become clogged by debris. Environmentally friendly properties may consider utilizing storm water re use through collection for irrigation and or toilet use. Where the tube passes by the downspout from the gutter we installed a y fitting and drained the roof water from the gutter system directly into the main drainage line. Each of these systems has its own pros and cons.

To prevent erosion make a rock bed around the end of the tube. This is not as common as traditional drainage systems mainly due to the high up front cost of these systems. Where our entire focus is to provide the highest quality commercial roof drainage components as specified by architects specifiers pre engineered building designers general contractors roofing consultants and building owners. The flexible design easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 in.

Regular cleaning and unblocking of the drains gutters and scuppers is mandatory. There are three types of drain systems commonly used on flat roofs. They can drain internally or to an eaves gutter which has a minimum 1 in 360 fall towards the downpipe. Example of a gutter and downspout roof drainage system courtesy of frontier roofing.