Climate change is making weather patterns in the UK and across the world less predicatable with more intense rainfall occuring at more frequent intervals. This poses many challenges to building and home owners, not the least of which is safe roof drainage. Today, many large industrial, commercial and retail buildings use siphonic drainage to quickly and efficiently discharge the rainwater from their rooftops and residential buildings are beginning to follow suit.
Wavin Quickstream siphonic drainage system
Always forward-thinking, Wavin wanted to come up with a unique roof drainage solution that would amplify all the benefits and advantages of siphonic roof drainage. And it did. It’s called Wavin Quickstream.
Gravity drainage vs. Siphonic drainage
Conventional (gravity-fed) roof drainage systems rely on gravity and water’s ability to spread out and flow to the lowest point – channeling from the roof down through the gutter, outlets and downpipes to the ground below. As water enters the downpipe, air is also drawn in and this significantly reduces the drainage capacity, making it less efficient. Additionally, gutters tend to get clogged with leaves and other debris. Blocked pipes and gutters cause the water to pond on the roof, which then may cause damage to the roof, at the very least. By contrast, a fully-engineered siphonic roof drainage system contains an anti-vortex plate that acts as a
baffle and prevents air (and debris) from entering the piping system at full flow, allowing the pipes to completely fill up with water. The water is sucked or siphoned from the roof down into the drain at high velocity. The lack of air and the downward pull of the water creates a vacuum, making the drainage process fast and efficent.
The advantages of a Wavin QuickStream siphonic roof drainage system
Wavin QuickStream is backed by over 30 years experience in the calculation and design of siphonic drainage systems. Our determination to “Connect to Better” is evident in the wide spectrum of innovative and sustainable rainwater solutions that we provide. And Wavin QuickStream is proof of that.
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