ABOUT ROOF DRAINS

Roof drains are drainage fittings which allow water to be carried off flat roofs. They consist of a base, which may be made of copper or cast iron, and a dome strainer, ususally made of PVC, which is designed to prevent leaves or debris from entering the drain.

Roof drains are nomally fitted to the horizontal surface of a flat roof, which may be sealed with liquid applied asphalt or with synthetic rubber roofing material. Special roof drains are also available for fitting through a vertical parapet wall. Sump receivers and deck clamps are also available, for fitting below roof drains.

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LEADING USA ROOF DRAIN MANUFACTURERS

The following leading roof drain manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of roof drains, including online catalogs, colors and materials for roof drains, and care and maintenance of roof drains.

Marathon Roofing Products: Roof Drains. Marathon Roofing Products, based in Orchard Park, New York, is a supplier of roofing accessories including roof drains. Its range of roof drains includes copper roof drains from Proliner and Coppertite, also aluminum roof drains from Fast Flow. Roof drains are available for both retro fit and new build projects. Marathon also supplies roof drains in PVC and cast iron. Other roofing accessories supplied by Marathon Roofing Products include: Commercial Vents in aluminum and PVC, Strainers, Leaf Guards, Domes, Clamp Posts, and Clamp Rings. Marathon also supplies Paver Support Systems and Safety Rails.

Watts: Roof Drains. Watts, based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, is leading North American manufacturer of drainage products including roof drains. Its product range includes: General Purpose Roof Drains, High Volume Roof Drains, Large Area Roof Drains, Roof Drain Specialties, and Small Area Roof Drains. Its high volume roof drain is made from epoxy coated cast iron with a flashing clamp with integral gravel stop. It has a self-locking polyethylene dome. Watts large area roof drains are available with sump receiver, adjustable or fixed extension, and deck clamp.

Thunderbird: Roof Drains. Thunderbird, based in El Cajun, California, is a manufacturer of copper roof drains. Its roof drains are made with a seamless drain basin constructed from 20oz copper. They are bead blasted for good adhesion, and are sweat soldered. The dome strainer is made from heavy duty ABS Cyclolac. Thunderbird roof drains are available with built-in overflows, or with separate overflows. An optional gravel stop is also available. In addition to bottom-outlet roof drains fitted to flat roofs, Thunderbird supplies drains for fitting through vertical parapet walls.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO ROOF DRAINS

Gutter Installers Association

Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association

National Rain Gutter Association

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute

Plumbing Web

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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