When Rainwater Drainage Systems Fail You might have seen the incredible footage of the catastrophic rainwater roof drainage failure in a Costco in Manchester a
A misconception about siphonic drainage systems is that they are more prone to blockages than traditional gravity systems. This article aims to dispel this myth and clarify why they are actually LESS prone to blockages.
While Siphonic Drainage works very well with Green Roof systems, in a Blue Roof scenario we do not recommend siphonic drainage.
What should we be aware of when breaking the siphonic action prior to the Rainwater Drainage termination point?
Yes, in some circumstances. However based on our experience, we’re more likely to recommend gravity drainage to the podium area.
Is siphonic drainage compatible with a green roof system? The short answer is yes and with some advantages.
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