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Designing Roof Drains

Abstract
Proper roof system design involves managing the water a roof system is expected to encounter during its service life, and multiple trades and disciplines are involved in the task. If you are responsible for the design or installation of roof drains, you should be aware how guidelines and requirements differ.
Date
7/2026
Author(s)
Kurt Fester
Page(s)
33-35
Keyword(s)
storm; roof; drain; water; slope



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