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What is flat roof drainage?
Flat roof drainage systems move water, forcing it to a point in which it can be removed from the surface of your flat roof.
If your commercial flat roof doesn’t correctly drain water it can cause a range of devastating issues. Unreliable roof drainage means that standing water will build up on your roof, increasing the load on your building. Furthermore, additional water will then incorrectly drain from your roof, which can then cause structural problems and mould, all of which are incredibly expensive to resolve.
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Commercial buildings in the UK suffer roof leaks every year
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Annual cost to businesses in damage and disruption
Our revolutionary RoofCare System combines remote monitoring technology with drainage management software and roofing expertise from the UK’s leading roof maintenance providers, to ensure that your commercial flat roof continues to correctly drain.
How to drain a commercial flat roof
There are various different ways in which you can drain your commercial flat roof - each has its own benefits and drawbacks, and the design of your building will play a part in which solution works best for you.
Scuppers
Using large square openings along the edge of your building, scuppers are used to direct water away from the side of your building. Whilst they provide a cost effective solution which can be relatively easy to maintain, they can still be susceptible to blockages and as regarded as less effective in heavy rain or snowmelt.
Interior Drains
Similar to a sink, interior drains are added to areas of your roof where water is expected to build up, and directs it through a pipe system and into a gutter or downspout. Interior drains are a very thorough solution and are often bespoke to the requirements of your building, though, they are regarded as the most expensive solution for roof drainage.
Gutters
One of the most common solutions for flat roof drainage, gutters provide a cost effective and highly impactful solution to draining your commercial roof. Openings along your roof will allow the water to move towards the edges of your building and through your gutters. The biggest drawback is that commercial gutter systems are susceptible to blockages, and in turn require regular maintenance and upkeep.
Our RoofCare system provides the most reliable solution to managing gutter performance, alerting you to any issues as soon as they occur. Combining remote monitoring technology with drainage management software, protect your investment with RoofCare.
Introducing RoofCare…
Here at RoofCare we believe there is a better way. With our eyes on your roofs you can reduce avoidable costs, manage risk and extend the life of your roofs.
Our revolutionary RoofCare System combines remote monitoring technology with drainage management software and roofing expertise from the UK’s leading roof maintenance providers.
