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CUVETTE RECEPTRICE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

The enlarged entrance at the head of a downpipe. It collects the water from the eaves gutters.

CONT

Water falling on the roof may be led either to a gutter, from where it flows to a leader, or it may be directed to a leader inlet by means of a slope in the roof surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
DEF

cuvette placée à la sortie du chéneau pour collecter les eaux pluviales en partie haute de la descente d'eau.

OBS

La «cuvette de chéneau» reçoit les eaux provenant des gouttières. Ce terme ne s'appliquent pas aux cuvettes placées près des toitures-terrasses.

Spanish

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