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   <div class="panel-heading"><big>Welcome to the RCABC RoofStar '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</big></div>
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   <div class="panel-heading text-center"><big><big><big><big>RCABC '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</big></big></big></big><br><big>Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program</big></div>
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<big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed or printable versions which may be in circulation.</big>
 
 
 
The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' is ''the'' official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Observers, consultants, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and Waterproofing or Water-shedding systems, and describes the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''', Guiding Principles and Recommended Practices necessary to qualify for a RoofStar Guarantee.  The RPM meets or exceeds the current national and provincial standards for construction and wind uplift design resistance.  See the Table of Contents below, or use any of the following quick links:
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_C:_Accepted_Materials <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Accepted Materials''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Construction_Details <i class="fa fa-hand-o-right" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Construction details''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=The_RoofStar_Guarantee_Program#Available_Guarantees <span style="color:FireBrick;"><i class="fa fa-certificate" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee'''</span>]
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Wind Uplift Standards''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_D:_Waterproofing_Systems_(Roofs) <i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Waterproofing Systems for roofs''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_E:_Water-shedding_Systems <i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Water-shedding Systems''']
 
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::[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mDmCe6AKXI <i class="fa fa-video-camera fa-2x"></i> click '''HERE'''] for a brief tutorial of the '''''Roofing Practices Manual'''''
 
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'''NOTICE to Readers''': This online presentation of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' is a restructuring of its original format.  All updates to the older version of this Manual have been incorporated into the present structure.  <span style="background:yellow">Yellow highlighted</span> text indicates a change to the Manual within the past 12 months (System names and Standard titles in the ''Manual'' are the exception, as they are updated at least three times annually).  Watch for changes to either or both Accepted Materials and within the body of any Standard.  Highlighting remains in effect for one calendar year and automatically expires on the first anniversary of the change.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010.
 
 
 
'''Last Update''': <u>July 9, 2021</u> (see '''Technical Updates''' for details)
 
 
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<div class="panel-heading text-center"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div>
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<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
 
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_A:_About '''Division A: About''']</big>
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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=How_to_Use_the_Roofing_Practices_Manual {{hilite | How to Use the Roofing Practices Manual || 2020-July-3 }}]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards Part 1: Scope of RPM and Standards]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_RoofStar_Guarantee_Program {{hilite | The RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2020-July-3 }}]<sup><span style="color:FireBrick;"><i class="fa fa-certificate" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></sup>
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Structure_and_Organization_of_RPM_and_Standards Part 2: Structure and Organization (tutorial video)]<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Observations {{hilite | Independent Observations || 2020-February-15 }}]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee Part 3: Guarantee]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Part 4: Specifying the Guarantee]
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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | RGC Standard for "SBS" Roofs || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for EPDM Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for TPO Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for PVC Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Hot_Rubber_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for "Hot Rubber" Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for "BUR" Roofs]  (Inactive)
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:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs] <sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Asphalt Shingle Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Cedar Roofs]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  RGC Standard for Tile Roofs] (Inactive)
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Slate Roofs] (Inactive)
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_B:_Essential_Elements '''Division B: Essential Elements''']</big>
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Air_and_Vapour_Control Air and Vapour Control]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Grade-level Waterproofing]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Deck_and_Wall_Overlays Deck and Wall Overlays]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlays Insulation Joints and Overlays]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Membrane_Surfaces Membrane Surfaces]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems  Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Materials Waterproofing Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Water-shedding_Materials Water-shedding Materials]
 
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_C:_Accepted_Materials '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']</big>
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<big>[[Division C | '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']]</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type Search by Product Category]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Category <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Category]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name Search by Product Name]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Name]
:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer_and_Distributor Search by Manufacturer or Distributor]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Roof Material Manufacturer]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_System_Type Search by System]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_VRS_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer]<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vegetated_(%22Green%22)_Roof_Systems <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search for Vegetated Roof Systems]<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
  
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Classification_and_Application_for_Acceptance Material Classification and Application for Acceptance]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Classification_and_Application_for_Acceptance Material Classification and Application for Acceptance]
  
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:'''Other Services'''
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Recognized_Integrity_Scan_and_ELD_Providers Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Affiliate_Members  RCABC Affiliate Members]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Wind_Uplift_Testing_Organizations Wind Uplift Testing Organizations]
 
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_D:_Roof_Waterproofing_Systems '''Division D: Roof Waterproofing Systems''']</big>
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Securing the Roof Assembly (Wind Uplift Design) || 2021-October-30 }} ]
 
::'''[http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreement.html  Wind-RCI calculator]'''
 
::'''[https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreementvra.html  Wind-MVRA calculator]'''
 
  
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''{{hilite | AARS Tested Assemblies || 2021-June-11 }}''']
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<big>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''{{hilite | PARS Tested Assemblies || 2021-June-11 }}''']
 
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=MARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''{{hilite | MARS Tested Assemblies || 2021-June-11 }}''']
 
  
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Modified_Bitumen_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | EPDM Membrane Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" System Details || 2021-February-7 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO_(Thermoplastic)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | TPO Membrane Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM System Details]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PVC_(Thermoplastic)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | PVC Membrane Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO System Details]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Hot_Fluid-applied_Rubberized_Asphalt_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt Systems] (TBA)
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PVC System Details]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PMMA_Liquid_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PMMA Liquid Systems] (TBA)
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Built-up Roof (BUR) Systems]
 
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_E:_Water-shedding_Systems '''Division E: Water-shedding Systems''']</big>
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:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Architectural_Sheet_Metal_(ASM)_Systems<i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems || 2021-February-7 }} ]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Vegetated Roof Assembly Details] <sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Asphalt Shingle Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Shake and Shingle Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile & Slate Systems]
 
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_F:_Grade-level_Waterproofing_Systems '''Division F: Grade-level Waterproofing Systems''']</big>
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Metal Panel (ASM) System Details]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle System Details]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar System Details]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile System Details]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate System Details]
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_G:_Construction_Details {{hilite | '''Division G: Construction Details''' || 2020-October-21 }}]</big>
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Grade-level Waterproofing Details]
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_H:_General_Information '''Division H: General Information''']</big>
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:'''Other Details'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Linear_Metal_Flashing_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Linear Metal Flashings]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
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<big>[[Division E | '''Division E: General Information''']]</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Information_Centre Information Centre]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography_and_References Bibliography and References]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography Bibliography]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=References References]
 
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  <div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Updates and Revisions'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is ''the'' official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
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The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year.  <span style="background:yellow">Yellow highlighted</span> text indicates a change to the ''Manual'' within the past twelve months, and remains in effect for one full year (365 days). 
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Image:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|SBS Roof Systems]]''
 
Image:EPDM_Roof_Systems.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Membrane Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Membrane Systems|EPDM Roofs]]''
 
Image:Rooftop-garden.jpg|link=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Modified_Bitumen_Membrane_Systems#SBSEXTENSIVE|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems#SBSPLATFORM|Vegetated (green) Roofs]]''
 
  
Image:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|Grade-level Waterproofing & Planters]]''
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<h4>Get Updates</h4>
Image:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Asphalt Shingle Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Asphalt Shingle Systems|Asphalt Shingles]]''
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Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
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Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Waterproofing Roofs]]''
 
Image:Roofing Ballast.jpg|link=Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems#SBSPROTECTED|Protected / Ballasted Roofs]]''
 
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Wind Uplift Resource Centre

Wind Load Calculators (NRC)

Membrane Roofs and Vegetated Roofs
(formerly Wind-RCI/Wind-VRA)

One online calculator that offers two options

Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)

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