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Download Solution PDFFor effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of:
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Flate roof:
- The roof is the topmost part of any building or structure that protects the interior from heat, rain, snow, etc.
- Pitch is the slope of the roof and the type of roof which has a pitch of approximately 10 degrees or below is called a flat roof.
Flat roof slope:
- It is absolutely essential that roofs are provided with adequate slopes to ensure effective drainage.
- The slope of the roof should be such that the water gets drained off quickly by achieving adequate velocity under influence of gravity.
- For efficient drainage of rainwater from the finished surface flat roof the slope should not be less than 1 in 20.
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