Roof Drain Green Roof

A function of the drain layer is the application of a root resistant filter fabric.

Roof drain green roof.

The drainage also contributes to good aeration of the plant roots. The drainage layer has an important role to play in the total system structure of a green roof. The green roof solutions drainage conduit is a stainless steel channel for use with the aggredrain system. It buffers water and allows excess water to drain away.

Enclosing a drain in perforated stainless steel will prevent the drain from operating properly and very quickly due to the s s plugging with green roof debris. The 6 slotted triangle shape is used beneath the aggredrain layer and allows for water to flow freely. Watts unique designs are engineered to accommodate the fast emerging and often shifting requirements for green roof drainage. The drainage layer is applied over the entire roof area.

Green roof drains green roof drains. The roof is likely to consist of an impermeable layer a susbstrate or growing medium and a drainage layer although not all green roofs require a drainage layer. The drainage mat must flow directly to the drain and the drain enclosure must be a secondary drainage path to maintain proper drainage of the green roof. Body material cast iron fabricated stainless steel polymer stainless steel flange size 15 lean construction products lean.

Our flexible adaptable components can be configured to meet even the most challenging custom green roof specifications. Have a question or.