Balcony design, and in particular drainage systems are a critical design consideration for multi-residential developments.
A common error in specifying linear drains on balconies is to indicate a standard linear drain for threshold areas where a specific Threshold drain is required. If this error is only discovered at a later stage of the building process, it can lead to costing problems for the whole building project. At worst the building project will be delayed because of the wrong drainage specified, which can lead to costly variations.
Threshold drainage is an ideal solution for protection against water from the outside while still providing a continuous accessible path between the inside and outside. A threshold drain consists of an external linear grate which sits externally beside the door track. An integrated, concealed, sub-sill collects water and condensation around the doorway and conveys it to the external drainage system. As the door systems drain the water to the outside of the building at the sill, the linear drain can be positioned on the outside of the door to capture that water while not impacting the designed water performance of the door system.
Popular placements for standard linear drains is at the outer edge or across a balcony in cases of extreme water exposure or for design considerations.
For over 25 years, Stormtech has delivered superior quality and elegant solutions for residential and commercial drainage projects. Further, Stormtech have pioneered many of the drainage solutions commonly used today such as the Slot Drain, Shower Channels, and Manifold Drainage.
The Stormtech Slimline range of products is suitable for multi-residential drainage projects, both small and large-scale. Featuring award winning design, Stormtech linear drainage systems provide extreme surface water removal efficiency, and ease of access in high traffic areas.
Stormtech was a pioneer of the level threshold drainage system. From its advent in universal access, to its emergence as a popular design solution, Stormtech remains at the forefront of threshold drainage innovations and sleek contemporary designs.
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