Roof Drain Maintenance

Ensure the roof is built to breathe.

Roof drain maintenance.

To determine the number of drains needed for your roof divide the roof drainage area for each leader. Debris can block the flow of water to the roof drains and cause localized ponding which can prematurely damage a roof system. After you remove the clog inspect the roof drain for any damage that could cause leaks. In the fall daily if the roof is exposed to leaves and other debris.

In general you should clean a roof drain at least twice a year. The best and easiest way to remove the clog in the drain in the roof is by using a hose. To prevent further clogs regularly clean the roof drain with a brush. Which roof drainage application to use on your roof depends on a few factors like the roof size and slope the appearance desired and the level of maintenance you desire.

Following any sort of roof construction or maintenance work that may have damaged a drain or the surrounding material. Keeping roof traffic to a minimum should also be a priority for building personnel. Smith carefully designs and manufactures a full line of roof drains deck drains scupper drains promenade and parking area drains and more to satisfy both the artistic eye of the architect and the calculating mind of the engineer. Other times to inspect roof drains include.

Debris may also block the drain lines. After a storm especially one with heavy winds and or hail. Each roof covered by the roofstar guarantee comes with a complete roof system record which includes a roof plan and a copy of this maintenance guide. To ensure your drainage system is free flowing it s recommended that you clean your roof at least twice per year.

Also be on the lookout for sagging gutters or damaged drain components and repair or replace as needed. If you note damage either repair the area or replace the damaged part of the roof drain. Step 3 keep the roof drain clean. If you set up your own roof maintenance file you should prepare a roof plan using the following as a guide.

The building s personnel can help with some of the most basic maintenance items such as keeping the roof free of debris. The main purpose of the hose here is to provide high pressure water. Unscrew the cap and feed the hose into the drain. At minimum you should inspect flat roof drains once a month.

In extreme cases ponding water can lead to roof collapse.