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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is the official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Inspectors, designers, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and waterproofing 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.  It also includes
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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>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
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'''NOTICE to Readers''': <span style="background:yellow">Yellow highlighted text</span> indicates a recent change to the '''Roofing Practices Manual'''.  Highlighting remains in effect for 120 days.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of recent changes to the RPM.
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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
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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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:[[RPM Introduction|Introduction]]
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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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:[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]]
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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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:[[Independent Inspections|Independent Inspections]]
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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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:[[Request RoofStar Guarantees|Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]]
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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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[[:Section:B. Essential Elements|'''B. Essential Elements''']]<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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:[[Design Considerations|Design Considerations]]
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
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:[[Roof Classes|Roof Classes]]
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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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:[[Roof Plans|Roof Plans]]
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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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:[[Roof Decks|Roof Decks]]
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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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:[[Roof Deck Overlay|Roof Deck Overlay]]
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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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:[[Vapour Control]]
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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)
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:[[Insulating the Roof|Insulating the Roof]]
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:[[Insulation Joints and Overlay|Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]]
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[[Fasteners|Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]]
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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]
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:[[BUR Materials|BUR Materials]]
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:[[Low-slope Membranes|Low-slope Membranes]]
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<big>[[Division C | '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']]</big>
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:[[Steep-slope Membranes|Steep-slope Membranes]]
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:[[Membrane Surfaces|Membrane Surfaces]]
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:[[Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Roof Material Manufacturer]
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:[[Eave Protection]]
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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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:[[Building Ventilation|Building Ventilation]]
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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>
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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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:[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>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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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 }}]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
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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>
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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]
  
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]]
 
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[[:Section:F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces|'''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']]
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:'''Other Details'''
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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]
  
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[[:Section:G. Construction Details|'''G. Construction Details''']]
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<big>[[Division E | '''Division E: General Information''']]</big>
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
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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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| <div align="center">[[File:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|145px]] Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems</div>
 
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The RPM Online is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.
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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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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is the official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Inspectors, designers, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and waterproofing 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.  It also includes
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:[[RPM Introduction|Introduction]]
 
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:[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]]
 
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:[[Independent Inspections|Independent Inspections]]
 
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:[[Request RoofStar Guarantees|Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]]
 
 
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:[[Vapour Control]]
 
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:[[Insulating the Roof|Insulating the Roof]]
 
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:[[Insulation Joints and Overlay|Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]]
 
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:[[Fasteners|Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]]
 
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:[[BUR Materials|BUR Materials]]
 
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:[[Low-slope Membranes|Low-slope Membranes]]
 
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:[[Steep-slope Membranes|Steep-slope Membranes]]
 
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:[[Membrane Surfaces|Membrane Surfaces]]
 
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:[[Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[Eave Protection]]
 
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:[[Building Ventilation|Building Ventilation]]
 
 
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<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Wind Uplift Resource Centre''' </big></big></div>
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-primary forcewhite" href="https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly" target="_blank"><big>Securing the Roof Assembly</big></a></html>
 
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[[:Section:C. Accepted Materials|'''C. Accepted Materials''']]
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<div style="text-align:center;"> <big>'''Wind Load Calculators (NRC)'''</big>
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[[:Section:D. Low Slope Roofs|'''D. Low Slope Roofs''']]
 
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:[[SBS Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]]
 
 
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-info forcewhite" href="https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/software-applications/wind-load-calculators-roof-cladding-vegetated-roof-assembly" target="_blank"><big>Membrane Roofs and Vegetated Roofs</big><br>(formerly Wind-RCI/Wind-VRA)</a></html>
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<br>One online calculator that offers two options
 
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<div style="text-align:center;"> <big>'''Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)'''</big>
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[[:Section:E. Steep Slope Roofs|'''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']]
 
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:[[ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]]
 
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:[[Tile & Slate Roof Systems]]
 
 
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[[:Section:F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces|'''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']]
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-success btn-block forcewhite" href="http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies" target="_blank"><big>AARS Assembly Test Reports</big></a></html>
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Latest revision as of 22:31, 14 November 2024



RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)
Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program
Table of Contents

Preface

Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee

Part 1: Scope of RPM and Standards
Part 2: Structure and Organization (tutorial video)
Part 3: Guarantee
Part 4: Specifying the Guarantee

Division B: Standards

Waterproofing Roof Systems
RGC Standard for "SBS" Roofs
RGC Standard for EPDM Roofs
RGC Standard for TPO Roofs
RGC Standard for PVC Roofs
RGC Standard for "Hot Rubber" Roofs
RGC Standard for "BUR" Roofs (Inactive)
Vegetated Roofing
RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
RGC Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs
RGC Standard for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
RGC Standard for Cedar Roofs
RGC Standard for Tile Roofs (Inactive)
RGC Standard for Slate Roofs (Inactive)
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
RGC Standard for Grade-level Waterproofing

Division C: Accepted Materials

Search by Product/System Category
Search by Product/System Name
Search by Roof Material Manufacturer
Search by Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer
Search for Vegetated Roof Systems
Material Classification and Application for Acceptance
Other Services
Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers
RCABC Affiliate Members
Wind Uplift Testing Organizations

Division D: Construction Details

Waterproofing Roof Systems
"SBS" System Details
EPDM System Details
TPO System Details
PVC System Details
Vegetated Roofing
Vegetated Roof Assembly Details
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
Metal Panel (ASM) System Details
Asphalt Shingle System Details
Cedar System Details
Tile System Details
Slate System Details
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
Grade-level Waterproofing Details
Other Details
Linear Metal Flashings

Division E: General Information

Information Centre
Roof Maintenance
Conversion Tables and Charts
Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)
Additional Standards for Materials
Health & Safety
Glossary
Bibliography
References

NEW or PENDING (November 2024)

Updates and Revisions

Technical Updates

Last Update: November 1, 2024

The Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) is the official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a RoofStar Guarantee.

The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year. Yellow highlighted 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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Membrane Roofs and Vegetated Roofs
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