The ultimate draining system that will prevent a roof from flooding.
Flat Roof Drains design and installation are very critical. Most drains are elevated higher than the roof surface itself. This issue can be found in 80% of flat roofs. Lowering the drain into a catch basin will solve this issue. The catch basin is to collect debris and allows water to flow into the pipe even after the filter or strainer is clogged.
It may cost more to install a catch basin around a drain but in the long run, will save the roof from costly repairs. A catch basin has the following benefits:
1. Allows water to flow over debris through the strainer
2. It buys time to remove debris that clogs the strainer
3. It prevents the entire roof from flooding causing possible leaks
4. Prevents standing water that can deteriorate a rubber roof
5. Where there is no pooling of water there is no growth of plant and moss
6. Prevents mosquito breeding ground
7. Standing water on a flat roof will cause the Ultraviolet protective coating to peel
8. A catch basin will prevent a premature seam failure or leak on the rest of the roof
The benefits of a catch basin around a drain outways the cost of installation by far. Most flat roofs have failed due to an improper draining system.