roof drains

Water exit points

Roof drains are fixtures installed in flat or low-slope roofs to channel rainwater into the building's drainage system.

They typically consist of a strainer or dome to catch debris and a drain body that connects to interior pipes.

The maintenance crew cleared leaves from the roof drains before the rainy season.

On sloped roofs, gutters serve the same purpose.

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parapet · membrane · ponding · standing water · overflow · strainer · leader · outlet · flat top · gravel · debris · clogged · ice dam · rainwater · runoff · plumbing · pitch · slope

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vertical building position

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G