04 October 2016
A syphonic roof drainage system reigns supreme over other drainage systems. It discharges the rainwater from rooftops more quickly and efficiently, takes up less space, and reduce installation costs. Read on to know more about the things that set it apart from the conventional ones.
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 efficient.
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.