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Waterproofing / Site problem guide

Leakage around roof drains

Water enters near a rainwater outlet despite an intact open slab.

A practical decision sequence

Diagnose the cause, then verify the repair.

Use the site evidence to agree a project-specific method with the responsible engineer, concrete producer, manufacturer or specialist applicator.

01 / Symptom

What is happening?

Water enters near a rainwater outlet despite an intact open slab.

02 / Inspect and test

Evidence to collect

Remove grate and inspect clamping flange, membrane tie-in, blockage and slope into the outlet.

03 / Likely mechanism

Why it can fail

A broken transition between membrane and drain body can bypass the field system.

04 / Technical response

Choose the system

Rebuild a compatible flange, collar or reinforcement detail and restore free drainage.

05 / Site execution

Control the application

Use the system's drain detail; avoid folds, fishmouths and unbonded laps around the outlet.

06 / Acceptance

Verify the result

Photograph the detail before closing; confirm flow and perform the specified water test.

Avoid this shortcut

Sealant smeared around a grate is not a substitute for a designed drain connection.

These guides are editorial starting points, not a project specification. Confirm the design, product data, substrate conditions and inspection plan for the actual site.
Technical references

References inform the topic; they do not endorse a specific product for this project.

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