Maintenance Tips for Siphonic Drainage Systems

For large and complex roof structures, ensuring proper water drainage can be a complex process. Gutters and downpipes are by themselves inadequate for flat-roofed high rise buildings and this poses a risk of allowing the rainwater to accumulate on the roof and eventually become either a breeding ground for microbes and slime, causing health and sanitation issues, or seep into the building, damaging its structural integrity. In such cases, installation of siphonic roof drainage systems is an ideal solution for water management. These systems are much more efficient when it comes to draining out the water from large and complex flat roof structures, as they drain the water out through a suction action. Post installation however, some maintenance of the system must be done in order to ensure that the system keeps working smoothly. Take a read at these maintenance tips for siphonic systems:
1. Before the rains and after, make sure to keep the roof clean and free from debris. Also make sure to clean the leaf guards and traps placed before the downpipes periodically.  While the siphonic roof drain system will have traps installed to keep the debris out, small particles can escape the traps and make their way to the downpipes and accumulate at a bend or any other place, which can impede the smooth flow of water.

2. If there have been heavy rains at any period of time, carry out a brief inspection of the traps and leaf guards to check that they have not been displaced. If you spot any leaks or seepage near the walls where the downpipes are installed, have a professional come and inspect the pipe network of the siphonic drainage system to carry out any repairs if necessary.

3. In case you notice any slowdown in the amount and pressure at which the water is draining out from the downpipes, check for blockages in the system. These could be localized blocks which can be easily cleared. If there appears to be a bigger and more intense systemic blockage, then have a professional come and clear out the blocks.

For the most efficient siphonic roof drainage systems for your building, choose the high quality solutions from Wavin, one of the leading manufacturers of sustainable systems for water supply and management which are installed in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings around the world.

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