Best Drainage Solutions For a Flat Roof

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BEST DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS FOR A FLAT ROOF
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WHAT IS A FLAT ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM?

• All flat roof drainage systems have a network of
  pipes and other plumbing, and they all should be
  able to flush out more than just water.
• A faulty drainage system could lead to water
  damage and roof leaks.

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THE THREE MOST COMMON FLAT ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

• Interior Drains.
• Scuppers.
• Gutters.

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INTERIOR DRAINS

• An interior drain essentially turns your flat
  roof into a sink.

• Pros The piping networks of an interior drain
  are protected from anything that happens outside
  of the building.
• Cons The most expensive of the three drainage
  solutions.

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SCUPPERS

• Installed on the edges of a flat roof, it shoots
  out water and other debris, usually onto a
  separate gutter or some other slanted surface
  which then gets funneled to reach the ground.

• Pros Scuppers are cheap to install and are the
  most efficient way of protecting a flat roof from
  debris.
• Cons Snow and ice can block passage to the
  scupper, resulting in massive roof leaks when the
  snow and ice melt.

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GUTTERS

• They will catch any and all forms of debris.

• Pros They are cheap and easy to install while
  having the ability to handle any form of debris.
• Cons Gutters must be cleaned constantly because
  debris builds up so quickly.

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