Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain with Aluminum Dome
JX-0968
| ITEM | Aluminum Dome | |
| ITEM NO. | Size #1 | 3″ |
| Size #2 | 4″ | |
| MATERIAL | NICKEL-BRONZE/BRONZE, CAST IRON | |
| FINISH | Rough brass | |
Introduction:
The Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain equipped with an Aluminum Dome is an essential component in contemporary drainage systems, primarily designed for roofs. Cast iron provides a sturdy base, ensuring durability and longevity, while the aluminum dome acts as a strainer, preventing larger debris from entering the drainage system.
Components:
- Drain Body: Cast from iron, this component is where water enters and flows through.
- Aluminum Dome: Lightweight and resistant to corrosion, the dome acts as a barrier against larger debris like leaves or twigs while allowing water to pass through.
Key Features:
- Durability: The combination of cast iron and aluminum ensures that the product can withstand environmental factors such as rain, snow, and UV radiation.
- Efficient Water Flow: The design is optimized for maximum water flow, minimizing the possibility of water pooling or backup.
- Debris Barrier: The aluminum dome plays a pivotal role in ensuring that blockages are rare, allowing only water to pass through while preventing larger debris.
- Easy Installation: The fitting is designed to be easily integrated into most standard roofing systems.
Applications and Uses:
Residential:
- Houses: Particularly in homes with flat roofs or those located in areas with heavy rainfall or leaf fall.
- Garages and Sheds: Protecting interiors from water damage.
Commercial:
- Warehouses and Storage Facilities: To manage rainwater efficiently.
- Office Buildings: Especially those with flat roofing systems.
- Shopping Centers: To ensure efficient water drainage, preserve the structural integrity of the building.
- Factories: Especially in structures with large roof areas, where efficient drainage is crucial.
Installation:
- Survey the intended installation site on the roof and decide on the optimal location for water flow.
- Prepare the area by ensuring it is clean and free from debris.
- Cut an opening of the appropriate size for the drain body.
- Install the cast iron fitting drain body into the opening.
- Place the aluminum dome on top of the drain body, ensuring a snug fit.
- Ensure that the surrounding roof area has an adequate slope to direct water toward the drain.
Maintenance:
- Periodically inspect the aluminum dome and remove any accumulated debris.
- Check the cast iron body for any signs of rust or corrosion. While cast iron is inherently resilient, a protective paint or coating can further enhance its longevity.
- After heavy rainfall or storms, inspect the drain to ensure it’s functioning efficiently and not causing water pooling on the roof.
- It’s advisable to perform a more thorough check-up at least biannually, preferably before and after the rainy season.
Conclusion:
The Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain with Aluminum Dome is an efficient and durable solution for modern roofing systems. It perfectly balances form and function, ensuring that roofs remain safe from potential water damage. Proper installation and regular maintenance will ensure optimal performance and longevity.
FAQs
1. What type of coating is applied to the Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain version?
Standard mass-produced Plumberstar cast iron roof drains have grey epoxy anti-rust paint on the outer wall. A black bitumen anti-corrosion coating covers the inner wall. We can upgrade the anti-corrosion coating to black epoxy, epoxy coal tar pitch, and other choices. Adjustments follow the actual conditions at construction sites. For standard production units, epoxy coating dry film thickness stays between 60 and 90 μm. The bitumen anti-corrosion coating reaches 80–120 μm.
2. Why choose Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain?
Plumberstar cast iron roof drain uses a cast iron main body with strong structural rigidity. It works well in zones with foot traffic and regular roof equipment loads. We can run static load tests upon project request.
Plastic and thin metal alternatives cannot match this cast-iron body. It maintains a stable structure even after many years outdoors. Used together with standard anti-corrosion coatings, the drain slows base metal corrosion brought by moisture, rain, and temperature changes. It fits roof drainage projects for factories, commercial buildings, and large multi-purpose buildings.
The drain has an integrally formed flow channel with smooth inner surfaces. Internal ribs and sharp protrusions are kept to a minimum, so water flows with less resistance. Real drainage performance is decided by product size, effective flow space, grating open area, and connecting pipe diameter. We can confirm the exact capacity through flow tests.
The heavy cast-iron grating weighs enough to stay in place. It will not move or blow away under normal strong winds. It also stops large waste, like leaves and stones, from falling inside. This reduces pipe blockages caused by foreign materials.
3. Can the Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain handle the rapid water flow?
Cast iron roof drains are built with optimized flow channels. They handle fast rushing water brought by heavy rain. The inner cavity is cast as one single piece. There are no narrow sections or protruding inner ribs. This cuts turbulence and avoids water buildup. It works great for large commercial and factory rooftops. It traps leaves and debris without obstructing large water flow. It’s built-in recessed cavity can temporarily hold sudden rainwater surges and prevent overflow during brief heavy rainfall. It stays stable without shaking or cracking. Unlike plastic drains, it won’t degrade or break down under constant, fast-flowing water.
4. Can you supply the Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain in a custom RAL color?
Plumberstar is an integrated manufacturer and trader supplying cast iron roof drains. We can adjust coating colors to match customers’ required RAL color codes. Standard stocked items use grey epoxy coating on the outside, with black asphalt coating for the inner wall. Changing to a custom RAL epoxy topcoat counts as surface customization. No casting mould adjustments are needed, and the minimum order quantity is 500 sets. Once you share the exact RAL color code, color mixing and sample preparation take 3 working days. Mass production starts only after you approve the color sample. Please be aware that the drain’s inner cavity keeps its original black asphalt anti-corrosion coating. Only the outer casing and grating get sprayed with the chosen RAL color. We keep separate coating treatments for internal and external surfaces.
5. Can this Cast Iron Fitting Roof Floor Drain be installed in both wooden and concrete roof decks?
Plumberstar cast iron roof drains fit both concrete roofs and wooden roofs. The drain comes with a flange base. On concrete roofs, you can fasten it using expansion bolts. For wooden roofs, we recommend wood screws and extended fixing parts, chosen to match the base material. We include separate installation and waterproof detail drawings for different roof substrates in our technical files. Builders can follow these guides to match each roof structure.
On concrete roofs, the flashing edge fits smoothly with common waterproofing systems such as asphalt membranes and TPO. For wooden roofs, transition brackets and customized waterproofing solutions are required, matched to the base structure and selected waterproof materials.
