How to remove pooling water off a Flat Roof. Leaves and debris constantly clog roof drains. This causes someone to go up on the roof and constantly have to remove debris from around the drain.
Instead, do away with the drain or in addition to the drain, create a channel that will always remove standing water no matter what.
Why install a channel on your flat roof?
1. Debris and leaves cant easily clog it
2. less maintenance is required to keep the water flowing
3. Relatively less costly to install and maintain
4. A more sure way to ensure water draining off the roof
Why is pooling water bad for a flat roof?
1. Standing water deteriorate rubber roof materials
2. Standing water promotes plant and moss growth
3. It provides a breeding ground for mosquitos
4. Ponding water adds stress to the roof structure
5. Standing water will cause protective Ultraviolet coatings to peel off