Roofwater Drainage System

In most parts of Asia, there is heavy rainfall for part of the year. If there is no proper channel for drainage of the rainwater, it can accumulate in massive volumes and cause flooding. While level surfaces on the ground are most prone to flooding, another area prone to water accumulation is the rooftop, especially of buildings with high rise and flat roofs. Ensuring that the water on the roof drains out, no matter how intense the rainfall, requires the installation of the proper roof drainage system. Whether you will need to install a siphonic roof drainage system or a traditional one will be determined by certain factors, which must be kept in mind. Take a read to know more about these:

For homes constructed in rain-intensive zones, a key consideration is the installation of a roof drainage system which can collect the rainwater accumulated on the roof and drain it to keep the roof dry. Traditionally, different types of roof rainwater drainage systems have been employed to keep roofs dry and the building safe from water logging and seepage. These roof drainage systems are of different types and for houses, one can choose from gutters, scuppers, inner drains, and siphonic roof drainage systems. Let us take a look at the pros and cons of each system in brief: