Water drain systems Docke: features and installation rules

The drain is an integral part of any building. For the first time, this system began to be used in the 19th century and to this day it copes well with its task - successfully relieves the roof of additional load. Drainage plays a decorative role, since the products made from colored plastic fit into the design of any structure.

The water waste Docke systems are created taking into account the Russian climate. They can be used in any constructions regardless of the purpose of the building.Excellent performance is maintained at low ambient temperatures. Installation is quick and easy, with all the drains from the manufacturer can boast a long service life.

Docke gutters have many advantages, among which it is impossible not to distinguish the following:

• despite the fact that most products are made of plastic, they are able to withstand enormous loads;
• elements of the drain are not deformed or cracked when the ambient temperature changes;
• low weight does not exert additional load on the walls and roof;
• there is no need to use additional sealing materials, since the products have sufficient tightness;
• independent installation of a drain is possible;
• wide color palette;
• affordable cost.

All drainage systems can be classified as two large groups: unorganized and organized. They can be internal and external. In the first case, water is discharged through internal systems, and in the second, elements located outside the building are used.Unorganized suggest that precipitation flows along the roof, located at an angle, and fall into the drainage system. The danger of such a system is the possibility of destruction of elements on the facade, basement or foundation. The formation of an organized allotment is a connection between a multitude of elements, which in the end represent a single, harmoniously working system.

The Docke gutter system is created by the manufacturer using modern equipment and the latest technology. The requirements of ISO 9001 standards are complied with, hence the European product quality.

The service life of the system is 25 years, and the temperature can vary from -50 to + 50 degrees. All products are particularly resistant to UV light. Even in the Far North, where the air temperature drops to -30 degrees, drainage does not crack. The manufacturer has carefully thought out the diameter of the pipes. Thanks to this, even a large flow of water is easily directed to the place of discharge determined by the project.

Docke weirs are a connection of several elements that work together as a single organism. Water collects under the influence of gravity: falling on the roof, it rushes down along its surface and into the pipe. For the structure to work properly, it must be located along the entire perimeter of the lower part of the roof. When the system is large, it is divided into several parts.

The design contains the following elements:

• drain pipes;
• gutters, collecting sediments;
• collector;
• connecting elements on the grooves;
• funnel;
• plug located on the gutter;
• the details through which you can create a turn;
• clamp;
• coupling;
• tee;
• the brackets holding the gutter;
• mesh for garbage collection;
• tip.

It is impossible to call the principle of operation of drains difficult. During rain, precipitation is sent to the gutter, gathering together. From the ends, it is closed with plugs, and its stability is ensured by brackets. Already from it water flows into the funnel and falls into the pipe. The pipe is attached to the vertical wall by means of clamps and studs. From the pipe sediments fall into the drainage, sometimes fall directly on the ground.

Sometimes it is not possible to install the pipe directly under the funnel, this situation is most often due to the features of the facade. In this case, the knee is applied with an angle of 72 or 45 degrees.

The company produces two lines.

• Products Standart widely used for low-rise construction. The system is time tested and developed by German engineers, therefore it is characterized by reliability.
• About products Lux can say a little more. It has increased throughput. Such drains easily serve large areas, in accordance with this they have a reinforced structure and do an excellent job with the snow load. The manufacturer has given the model a memorable design: a bright appearance and adjustable mounts. Special development of connecting elements allows you to assemble the structure in the shortest possible time. A collector is included in the package of this product line, by means of which one can not only connect pipes of different diameter to each other, but also at a convenient angle.

Not so long ago, gutters were made exclusively of metal. Copper and steel showed positive qualities due to their long service life and excellent strength, even to mechanical stress.

Products made from these materials are fire-resistant, but they also have disadvantages, such as:

• high risk of corrosion;
• big weight;
• impressive cost;
• badly regains shape when damaged.

To date, they are widely used in industrial construction, while low-rise buildings welcome products from polyvinyl chloride. Docke plastic products do not rust and are lightweight. Even a person without experience can cope with the installation of a drainage system. Elements of the device do not require special care, just enough to remove debris that fell into the pipe.

Each Docke product line has its own color palette. Lux is available in colors such as graphite, chocolate and ice cream. The Standart series offers a choice of drainage between shades such as garnet, brown and pure white. The brown shade is very popular and fits perfectly with most design solutions.

It is easy to install a system of drainage with your hands if there is an instruction on hand. Installation includes compliance with the following basic rules:

• at the design stage, it is important to take into account the location of the funnels, so that there are sewer grids nearby, where water will flow from the roof;
• the center of the gutter is located on the edge of the roof, its inner part is from the wall, and the distance from the wall should be 5 to 8 cm, since this is the only way to avoid mold on the facade of the building;
• if the roof has a non-standard shape, it is worth using hooks and couplings to bypass the roof and its corners.

The gutter is installed in length - this is one of the reasons why the installation should take into account the longitudinal compensation, which is important when the element shrinks during changes in ambient temperature. The funnels are the supporting element of the whole structure of the drain, therefore they are mounted first. A special board fits under the gutter, fixing with the help of brackets allows you to adjust its position. Between fasteners leave a distance of 50–60 cm.The elements of the system can be fastened using not only the coupling, but also using a special glue. The difference lies in the fact that the coupling can then be removed, which increases the maintainability of the structure.

There are many reviews about the quality of Docke products, which make it clear that the company has an excellent reputation. Although such a Docke system is more expensive than products from domestic manufacturers, but it is in demand due to its excellent quality and reliability. Attracts not only the quality of the material used, but also an attractive appearance. Pleasing nice colors.

Experts recommend sticking to the following tips:

• if an independent installation of the system is intended, then it is necessary to calculate the number of funnels, brackets, pipes. The length of the pipe is calculated as the product of the height of the house and the number of places where drainage will be installed. On one bracket on the roof, you must use two plugs;
• if there is no sewage or drainage under the pipe, water will eventually destroy the concrete, the foundation, if it falls near the wall of the building.In this case, it is recommended either to think over where the tip can be retracted, or to lengthen the system so that precipitation does not fall from a small height or arrange a drainage system at the bottom;
• the grid installed inside the drainage system allows collecting garbage in one place, thus, the process of caring for the structure becomes easier.

Installing a gutter system with your own hands - in the next video.