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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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* Materials accepted for the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program'''''
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* Best Practices
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
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<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_A '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']</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>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=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=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=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=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction Introduction]
 
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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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:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
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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]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
 
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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=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlay Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]
 
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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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:'''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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']
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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=Grade-level_Waterproofing_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Grade-level Waterproofing]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset_Membranes)_Roof_Systems EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]
 
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:'''Accepted Materials for Roofs and Waterproofing at Grade'''
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Name]
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:'''Accepted Systems for Vegetated Roofs'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
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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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
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<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_D '''Division D: Construction Details''']</big>
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[[File:Thermal Bridging 2.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|class=img-rounded|150px]]
 
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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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Section:D._Low_Slope_Roofs '''Low Slope Membranes''']
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Hot_Rubber_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot Rubber System Details]
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:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
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[[File:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|class=img-rounded|150px]]
 
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[[File:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|150px]]
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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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_Waterproofing '''Waterproofing Systems & Planters''']
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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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[[File:ASM Project.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_ASM_Roof_Systems '''Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs''']
 
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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: see System Details, Part 13]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_EPDM_Roof_Systems '''EPDM Roofs''']
 
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Information_Centre Information Centre]
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:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
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[[File:Rooftop-garden.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Roof Systems#SBSGARDEN|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_SBS_Roof_Systems '''Rooftop Gardens''']
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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 '''Protected & Ballasted Roof Systems''']
 
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  <div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Updates and Revisions'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-warning btn-block forcewhite" href="http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/" target="_blank"><big><big>Technical Updates</big></big></a></html>
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<div style="text-align:center;"><big>Last RPM Update: {{Template:RPM - Date of Last Update}}</big></div>
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<div class="panel-heading"><big>'''Construction Details'''</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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<h4>Get Updates</h4>
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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.

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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)

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

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