Siphonic Drainage System

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 areas where there is significant rainfall during part of the year, the installation of a roof drainage system is instrumental in enabling the flow of accumulated water from the roof and preventing structural damage. Conventionally, roof drainage systems are designed in a manner that there is a slope which takes the water to the lowest level, where a downpipe is positioned. However, traditional roof drainage systems have a fundamental problem in that they are dependent on gravity carry air along with water. It is here that siphonic roof drainage systems come into the picture, allowing for higher efficiency even in flat-roofed buildings. Let us look at the three top advantages of siphonic roof drainage systems: