How Siphonic Roof Drainage Prevents Risk of Flood

In many parts of Asia, incessant and heavy rains during much of the year pose a risk of flooding, in turn putting lives and property at risk. To mitigate the damage posed by flooding, it is extremely important that buildings are equipped with the proper drainage systems that enable the seamless flow of rainwater from the buildings to the main sewerage systems. The traditional roof drainage system with gutters has now made way for the siphonic roof drainage system which is known for providing a much more efficient system for drainage from the rooftops, whatever the design plan may be.

In a siphonic drainage system, the key elements are the siphonic drain and the downpipes alongside a network of horizontal collector pipes. When the horizontal pipes in the system get filled to capacity, they create low pressure in the downpipes which causes the water from the horizontal pipes to rush into the downpipe and into the collector. Through this continuous action of pressure, the water is sucked out of the area. This ensures that there are no pools of water anywhere on the roof and this works even in the case of a flat roof design.   

As mentioned, the entire siphonic drainage system operates through suction action. The high efficiency design of the siphonic drainage system ensures that there is no air in the downpipes, thereby enabling higher suction capacity and better drainage with these systems.

The suction based operation of the siphonic roof drainage also makes it suitable for installation in low-rise buildings. Without having to construct or install a pitch, the siphonic drainage system collects the water from the roof through a series of horizontal collectors. The pipes for the collection can be installed completely in the horizontal direction without affecting the drainage.

In siphonic roof drainage systems, the pipe network is significantly less complicated and does not require too much area. There are far fewer downpipes for the drainage of the accumulated water which do not interfere with the architecture of the building either and are suited for installation even in harsh weather conditions.

Choose the best quality high performance and energy efficient roof drainage systems for your homes and buildings from Wavin, one of the leading providers of sustainable solutions for water supply and management. Wavin Quickstream siphonic roof drainage systems are designed to provide the most efficient solutions for roof drainage for complex structures even under heavy rainfall conditions.

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