Roof Drain Maintenance

You can use your garden hose or the hose you use for cleaning your car.

Roof drain maintenance. Other times to inspect roof drains include. Ensure the roof is built to breathe. To ensure your drainage system is free flowing it s recommended that you clean your roof at least twice per year. Each roof covered by the roofstar guarantee comes with a complete roof system record which includes a roof plan and a copy of this maintenance guide.

The building s personnel can help with some of the most basic maintenance items such as keeping the roof free of debris. After you remove the clog inspect the roof drain for any damage that could cause leaks. The main purpose of the hose here is to provide high pressure water. In extreme cases ponding water can lead to roof collapse.

Keeping roof traffic to a minimum should also be a priority for building personnel. To determine the number of drains needed for your roof divide the roof drainage area for each leader. The best and easiest way to remove the clog in the drain in the roof is by using a hose. Step 3 keep the roof drain clean.

Also be on the lookout for sagging gutters or damaged drain components and repair or replace as needed. Following any sort of roof construction or maintenance work that may have damaged a drain or the surrounding material. Which roof drainage application to use on your roof depends on a few factors like the roof size and slope the appearance desired and the level of maintenance you desire. At minimum you should inspect flat roof drains once a month.

Key to potential roof top problems a ponded water b skylight c roof drain. In the fall daily if the roof is exposed to leaves and other debris. If you set up your own roof maintenance file you should prepare a roof plan using the following as a guide. Unscrew the cap and feed the hose into the drain.

If you note damage either repair the area or replace the damaged part of the roof drain. After a storm especially one with heavy winds and or hail. Debris may also block the drain lines. In general you should clean a roof drain at least twice a year.

Debris can block the flow of water to the roof drains and cause localized ponding which can prematurely damage a roof system.