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   <div class="panel-heading"><big>Welcome to the '''RCABC Roofing Practices Manual'''</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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The '''RoofStar 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 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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'''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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction Introduction]
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_Guarantee_Program The RoofStar Guarantee Program]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Inspections Independent Inspections]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations '''B. Essential Elements''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee Part 3: Guarantee]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Part 4: Specifying the Guarantee]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Deck_Overlay Roof Deck Overlay]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vapour_Control Vapour Control]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low-slope_Membranes Low-slope Membranes]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep-slope_Roof_Coverings Steep-slope Roof Coverings]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Membrane_Surfaces Membrane Surfaces]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems  Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type '''C. Accepted Materials''']
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<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_B '''Division B: Standards''']</big>
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems SBS 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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset_Membranes)_Roof_Systems EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]
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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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO/PVC_(Thermoplastic_Membranes)_Roof_Systems TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]
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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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Other_Flexible_Membrane_Roof_Systems Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]
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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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR Built-Up 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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep_Slope_Roofs '''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']
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:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Roof_Systems ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Cedar_Shakes_%26_Shingles_Roof_Systems Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Plazas,_Promenades_and_Terraces '''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']
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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)
  
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:[https://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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<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_C '''Division C: Materials and Systems''']</big>
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_Guarantee_Program <i class="fa fa-hand-o-right fa" aria-hidden="true"></i> Discover the benefits of our '''RoofStar Guarantee Program''']
 
  
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[http://www.rcabc.org/consumers/search-for-a-roofing-contractor/ <i class="fa fa-hand-o-right fa" aria-hidden="true"></i> Find a '''Professional Roofing Contractor''' from our Membership]
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:'''Accepted Systems for Vegetated Roofs'''
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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]
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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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:[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=Tile_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile System Details]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Section:D._Low_Slope_Roofs '''Low Slope Membranes''']
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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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems '''Asphalt Shingles''']
 
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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: see System Details, Part 13]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_Waterproofing '''Waterproofing Systems & Planters''']
 
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
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[[File:ASM Project.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|150px]]  
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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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_ASM_Roof_Systems '''Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs''']
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Roof_Systems '''Rooftop Gardens''']
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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
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: Materials and Systems

Material Classification and Application for Acceptance
Accepted Materials for Roofs and Waterproofing at Grade
Search by Product/System Category
Search by Product/System Name
Search by Roofing Material Manufacturer
Accepted Systems for Vegetated Roofs
Search by Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer
Search for Vegetated Roof Systems
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
Hot Rubber 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: see System Details, Part 13

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
Updates and Revisions

Technical Updates

Last RPM Update: June 26, 2026
All changes to RGC Standards are effective: July 1, 2026

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).

For a summary of each update catalogued since 2010, use the Technical Updates button above.

1 Get Updates

Enter your email address to be notified when the RPM updates.

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)

AARS Assembly Test Reports PARS Assembly Test Reports MARS Assembly Test Reports

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