Roof Scupper And Downspout

Scuppers can also be placed in a parapet for the same purpose.

Roof scupper and downspout.

Buildings with railed rooftops can construct scuppers to let rainwater drain off instead of pooling within the railing of the roof. A primary scupper in a parapet wall with a conductor head and a downspout and an overflow scupper. Typically water is collected by an external leader head catchment that feeds into a downspout installed beneath the chutes. I have been working with customers drainage issues for years and will work with you to resolve any problems you have with your roof s drainage system.

Scupper drainage systems are characterized by chutes cut out of the parapet walls which extend above roof level. Scuppers can be installed to carry water into gutters or directly into downspouts through conductor heads. Tim hillman enterprises scupperbox offers a wide selection of state of the art roof drain leader heads. A roof scupper is a roof drainage system that provides drainage of a flat roof by allowing the water runoff from the roof to exit the roof through a metal edge parapet wall or through the deck into a downspout or leader.

Scuppers are used to provide an outlet through parapet walls or gravel stops on flat and built up roofs to allow drainage of excess water.