Roof Drain
In South Florida it is imperative that you have your roof drains serviced and installed properly. Not doing so can lead to a multitude of issues immediately and further down the road. Let American Plumbing guide you the process of determining what solution is best for your roof drain. Many times you might just need a routine cleaning service and inspection of your roof drain. Sometime your roof drain is just worn out and needs to be replaced. Don’t attempt to do this on your own, consult a professional plumber. Roof drains are a specialty niche that are best left up to licensed plumbers. Roof drains have been used since the early 1800’s and the earliest manufacturers of these products were all plumbers.
There are mainly two times in which you will need to replace your roof drain. New construction and reroofing are the most common. Installation of roof drains for new construction is not that difficult. This task is made easier if you have basic plumbing skills to go along with your carpentry experience. In this blog article series we will be covering in depth how to fix your roof drain in addition to new installation during a re-roofing. Most roofs have a twenty year lifespan but only carry a 10 year warranty. Replacing your roof drain is inevitable especially in South Florida with all the inclement weather.
Believe it or not roof drains are one of the more complicated plumbing procedures. The end result is that you will get a variety of bids with many being on the high end and some much lower. The much lower bids will tend to be from unlicensed plumbers or carpenters with very little plumbing experience. Many times they will dry fit the roof drain and at first look it will appear to be functioning properly. You won’t know about any leaking and flooding issues until long after the check has been cashed. This is where it is vital to use a licensed plumber who has to stand behind his certification.
Know what a roof drain does is important. A roof drains only job is to be conduit of stormwater from a roof, canopy or another type of elevated structure to the stormwater drainage and retention area. Storm water is distributed in a variety of manners. Drain pipes will always have a direction and where end up is dependant on their design. Either to the storm sewer, retention pond or fresh water reservoir, and many times they are just left to splash on the ground. With proper Xeriscaping you can distribute the water to create lush landscaped areas.
During any type of re-roof work or new construction consult your plumber concerning any roof drain issues. American Plumbing has one the largest plumbing superstores in South Florida and we can accommodate all of your roof drain needs. Call us now. 954-584-7733
