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Positive drainage

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004430

The design and construction of surfaces, such as roofs or paved areas, to effectively shed water away from a structure. This involves creating a continuous slope that directs water towards drains, gutters, or the perimeter of the building. A minimum slope of 1/4 inch per foot is often specified for positive roof drainage.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004430
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: positive Entwässerung; Spanish: drenaje positivo; French: drainage positif
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004430",
  "term": "Positive drainage",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The design and construction of surfaces, such as roofs or paved areas, to effectively shed water away from a structure. This involves creating a continuous slope that directs water towards drains, gutters, or the perimeter of the building. A minimum slope of 1/4 inch per foot is often specified for positive roof drainage.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "positive Entwässerung",
    "es": "drenaje positivo",
    "fr": "drainage positif"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/positive-drainage/"
}

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