Drainage Channels - Outdoor Drainage

Wastewater

Wastewater disposal is one of the most important tasks in building technology. Wastewater includes sewage, rainwater, and so-called mixed water. Wastewater pipes have the task of draining sewage and rainwater (separately or together) from buildings and properties.

Sewage is domestic wastewater from toilets, sanitary facilities, kitchens and washing machines. Before it can be returned to the water cycle, it must be treated in various ways.

Rainwater collects on the roof and other building surfaces. The final amount depends heavily on the region, and the quality and contamination can also vary greatly. Ideally, the rainwater is allowed to seep away through open areas or ditches, or is used as toilet flushing water or for garden irrigation.

Mixed wastewater is created whenever wastewater and rainwater are discharged together into the sewer system.

Possible problems that may occur:

• Moisture under the tile covering, a frequent cause of structural damage.

Tiles are often laid on terraces or balconies these days. With many tiles (even those made of highly water-repellent materials), water can penetrate the substrate through the tiles. Similarly, a large amount of water can get into the substrate through leaky grout. This water can cause significant damage to the substrate. With improper installation, cracks, chipping, and efflorescence can occur in tiled areas outdoors. Often, heavy precipitation combined with frost is the cause. When water freezes, it expands, increasing its volume and destroying the structure. This, in turn, leads to the tiles chipping and becoming loose. To prevent this problem from occurring in the first place, it is important to lay the tiles as tightly as possible, without any voids.

Drainage

Drainage, in addition to natural drainage, refers to the targeted removal of water through artificial facilities. A distinction is made between open drainage (e.g., rain gutter, drainage channel) and closed drainage (e.g., sewer pipe, downspout).

Drainage for outdoor areas

Today, there are a variety of ways to efficiently drain your outdoor area while still maintaining an attractive appearance. With our modern drainage gutter, we offer you a high-quality solution for professional and aesthetic surface drainage.

Why do I need a drainage system for outdoor use?

Can't the rain simply seep into the ground? No, because the amount of water that the soil around a building can absorb and drain is limited. Depending on the region and location of the house, the consistency and water permeability of the soil can vary greatly. This can lead to more or fewer problems.

Standing rainwater can become a problem not only on lawns, but also on property areas such as terraces, yards or driveways. There are various methods for effective yet visually appealing drainage. For example, our UD Pro black drainage gutter . These are used to collect and drain rainwater from adjacent areas. The drainage gutter must have a slope for the water to drain away.

Additionally, you can install a drainage mat. This drains the water away from under the tiles. The drainage mats are directly connected to the drain channel and the water is channeled through the flooring into the sewer.

What benefits can I expect from draining my balcony and terrace?

• Quickly draining large amounts of rainwater by draining the terrace.
• Avoiding puddles of water in the facade area.

Drainage channels for the removal of water

When it rains, large amounts of water accumulate on the surface of the terrace or balcony within a short time. If this is not immediately drained, waterlogging occurs. This increases the water pressure and leads to more liquid penetrating the subsoil. For this reason, it is important to integrate a device for draining rainwater into the tiled floor. Our DURAL drainage channels are usually used for this purpose. The channels are hollow bodies made of plastic. To prevent the channel from becoming clogged with dirt and to prevent people from stepping into it, a grate is attached to the top. This high-quality, anodized grate is made of solid aluminum. The tiled surface should have a slight slope towards the channel. This ensures that rainwater is quickly and reliably removed from the tiled surface, so that only a small amount of moisture can penetrate the subsoil.

Our drainage gutter

Our high-quality drainage channels in two colors impress with their particularly functional design for outdoor projects. We distinguish between the 3 variants:

• UD P 65: tall & slim design, maximum flow rate 360 l/min, length 100/200 cm
• UD P 100: flat design, maximum flow rate 330 l/min, length 100/200 cm
• U 100: high & wide design, maximum flow rate 825 l/min, length 250 cm

The drainage gutter also includes suitable accessories. These include corner pieces, connectors, drain, grate, etc. You can find all of this, as well as installation instructions, in our online shop.

Drainage with drainage system

The rapid drainage of rainwater is an important prerequisite to avoid water damage to the substrate. However, in many cases, larger amounts of water can still penetrate the substrate. For this reason, it is advisable to also install drainage mats . The drainage diverts the water below the covering and thus prevents it from accumulating under the tiles and damaging them. For this, it is important that the substrate has a slope of about 2 percent. If necessary, it is required to seal it waterproof with sealing slurries or sealing membranes. It is connected to the drain channel via an opening and thus directs the water that penetrates the floor covering directly into the sewer.

Notes:

In general, the generally accepted rules of technology must be observed!

For all products/materials: The suitability for mechanical and chemical stress must be carefully checked in each individual case before installation. Protect material from prolonged exposure to sunlight.

If you should have any further questions, we will gladly help!

Best of luck!

the team from Everything for Tiles