Roof Drainage - First Edition (Product Unavailable for Purchase)

 Drainage is one of the most important elements of roof design. Water accumulations that are substantially in excess of the structural capacities of roofs are the cause of many roof collapses. This monograph includes an in-depth discussion of various theories of hydraulics as they apply to roof drain - age pipes, gutters, and scuppers. It is believed to be the first text that comprehensively compiles various roof drainage issues that exist in plumbing codes, building codes, and related industry standards.

Chapters include an Introduction to Roof Drainage; Design of Roof Drains, Pipes, and Scuppers; Design and Hydraulics of Gutters and Downspouts; and Hydrology and Roof Drainage. Numerous graphs, tables, drawings, and photos illustrate the concepts detailed. Specific examples walk the designer through the process of determining proper roof drainage for various rainfall intensities in specific geographies.

A publication of the RCI Foundation.

Authors: Stephen L. Patterson, RRC, PE; Madan Mehta, PhD; and J. Richard Wagner, RRC, PE

This is the first edition of Roof Drainage, available only in print. Roof Drainage - Second Edition is available in digital and print versions.