Scupper Flat Roof Downspout

Scupper drainage systems are characterized by chutes cut out of the parapet walls which extend above roof level.

Scupper flat roof downspout.

This conductor head is made from reliable galvanized steel. Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. The scupper may channel water off the roof into a conductor box with a downspout or a gutter or with overflow scuppers it may let the water run freely down the side of the building. Many times the problem will come when a leader pipe or leader header gets clogged due to debris and leaves.

A primary scupper in a parapet wall with a conductor head and a downspout and an overflow scupper. Scuppers are roof drains on the edge of the roof. 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 can let the water drop off the roof to the ground or can lead into a gutter system.

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. Gibraltar s downspout conductor head is an enlargement at the top of a downspout used to control the flow of runoff. Conductor heads are commonly used to collect water from a through wall scupper or multiple downspouts. When a scupper is connected with a down pipe the chances are it will freeze during winter and not drain any water.

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. They can be used in conjunction with gutters and downspouts to divert the flow to the desired location. This is a small flat roof with a wide mouth scupper. The best draining system for a flat roof.

Winter weather can also freeze a gutter or downpipe and cause the scupper not to function properly. The flexible design easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 in.