Most architects and waterproofing consultants agree that these mats are an upgrade but for many no longer optional.
How to install drainage mat on a roof.
To do this mark the screw locations of the drain outlet or the brackets that will hold the drain outlet and drill pilot holes before attaching the drain outlet to the fascia or shed.
With drainage both of these procedures are eliminated.
Xf drain s 3d entangled filament profile design creates a 95 open path in all directions to divert excess water from the green roof quickly.
Placing the adhesive place the adhesive on the surface using a floor squeegee or trowel at 1 16.
Screw a drain cover over the end of the tubing as it approaches daylight to keep critters out.
To prevent erosion make a rock bed around the end of the tube.
If the roof slope exceeds 2 12 a mechanical slope stabilization product is installed over the drainage mat.
Drainage mat does not.
Finally soil is spread over the drainage mat.
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Kev will simply unroll the water retention fleece and use a stanley knife to cut it to the same size as the roof.
Provides a path for air passage ventilating potential areas of condensation or moisture accumulation and facilitating drying.
All of the drainage mat gets covered with water retention mat right up to the edge of the upstand.
Where the tube passes by the downspout from the gutter we installed a y fitting and drained the roof water from the gutter system directly into the main drainage line.
Aggregate adds additional weight bearing to the foundation wall.
Do not place excessive amounts of adhesive on the surface.
Drainage mat can be fitted with outlets and drainage accessories to further move the water away from the structure.
Placing excessive amounts of adhesive will cause the surface to out gas and will create more time and labor when rolling the drain core to lay flat.
Extruded three dimensional synthetic black mesh used as an air separation layer between fully sarked roof and roof cladding.
Drainage mat allows for full head to footer flow of water.
They perform a multi faceted role by providing protection for roofpro and sikalastic 320 ns sl membranes as well as a means of collecting and conveying excess water in plaza decks split slabs planters roof gardens and other roofing and waterproofing applications.
Sika drainage mat composites are available in both high flow dimpled core and high crush resistant geonet constructions.
The next step is to install the drain outlet where the downpipe will be located.
Drainage matt roof.
Drainage mat is laid over the protection fabric and the remainder of the roof with the ribbed drainage channels following the roof slope.
Properly designed drainage mat is critical for a successful installation which brings environmental benefits.
Kev always uses cutting boards so he doesn t damage the waterproofing with his knife.
