Key Considerations for Roof Drainage Design

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Abstract
EFFECTIVE ROOF DRAINAGE is critical for managing water from rain or snow and preventing water accumulation which could damage a building's roofing system and structure. Roof drainage systems consist of sloped roofing surfaces combined with primary and, required, secondary (backup) drainage systems collect and direct water from a building's roof.

Date
3/2026

Author(s)
Clemente Zamarripa and Amrish Patel

Page(s)
20-25

Source
IIBEC Interface

Keyword(s)
drainage; water; roof; installation

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