Aluminium Drainage Systems

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AliDrain Balcony Drainage Systems

Compliance is a major part of any building project and drainage is no exception. The BS8579:2020 Standard addresses the issue of balcony drainage and outlines a requirement that free draining balconies should be avoided for safety and comfort reasons. Two alternative options for compliant balcony drainage are presented; Piped drainage (also referred to as Positive Drainage) & Edge drainage. The overall aim of these methods is to reduce nuisance, increase safety, and prevent damage to buildings.

Piped Drainage for Balconies

The AliDeck Balcony Drainage System is a positively-drained solution for balconies, designed to effectively capture and channel rainwater and spillages to reduce the risk of liquids falling onto passers-by or lower balconies underneath.

Piped Soffit Drainage for Balconies

Piped drainage, also referred to as positive drainage, involves the collection and direction of water via channels, gutters, or soffits to a downpipe. Piped drainage provides a much more controlled approach to wastewater management and helps to reduce the risk of water falling to people or balconies beneath almost entirely.

Edge Draining for Balconies

Edge drainage is an available solution when the balconies projection does not exceed 2.5 meters according to both NHBC standards and BS8579:2020, and AliDeck have a compliant solution for these balconies.