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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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<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>
  
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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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
* Materials accepted for the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program'''''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Scope of RPM and Standards]
* Construction details
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Structure_and_Organization_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Structure and Organization]
* Design guidelines
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Guarantee]
* Best Practices
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Specifying the Guarantee]
* Reference materials
 
  
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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
  
'''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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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PVC Systems]
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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> Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> "BUR" Systems]
  
<html><a class="btn btn-lg btn-warning forcewhite" href="http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/">Technical Updates</a></html>
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Architectural Metal Panel (ASM) Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  Tile Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate Systems]
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<div class="panel-heading"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div>
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction Introduction]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_Guarantee_Program The RoofStar Guarantee Program]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Inspections Independent Inspections]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
 
  
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations '''B. Essential Elements''']
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> All Systems]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Deck_Overlay Roof Deck Overlay]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vapour_Control Vapour Control]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlay Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low-slope_Membranes Low-slope Membranes]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep-slope_Roof_Coverings Steep-slope Roof Coverings]
 
:[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=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
 
  
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type '''C. Accepted Materials''']
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<big>[[Division C | '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']]</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Category <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product Category]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product Name]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Manufacturer]
  
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Classification_and_Application_for_Acceptance <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Material Classification and Application for Acceptance]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems SBS Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset_Membranes)_Roof_Systems EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO/PVC_(Thermoplastic_Membranes)_Roof_Systems TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Other_Flexible_Membrane_Roof_Systems Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR Built-Up Roofs]
 
  
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep_Slope_Roofs '''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']
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:'''Other Services'''
:[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=RCABC_Recognized_Integrity_Scan_and_ELD_Providers Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Affiliate_Members  RCABC Affiliate Members]
:[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=Wind_Uplift_Testing_Organizations Wind Uplift Testing Organizations]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Roof_Systems Tile & Slate Roof Systems]
 
  
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Plazas,_Promenades_and_Terraces '''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']
 
  
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Construction_Details '''G. Construction Details''']
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=General_Information '''H. General Information''']
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<big>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_&_Safety Health & Safety]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography_and_References Bibliography and References]
 
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  PVC Systems]
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Metal Panel (ASM) Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle Systems]
[[File:Thermal Bridging 2.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|class=img-rounded|150px]]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile Systems]
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof '''Insulation for Low Slope Roofs''']
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate Systems]
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> All Systems]
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[[File:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|class=img-rounded|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Section:D._Low_Slope_Roofs '''Low Slope Membranes''']
 
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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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[[File:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|class=img-rounded|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems '''Asphalt Shingles''']
 
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<big>[[Division E | '''Division E: General Information''']]</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Information_Centre <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Information Centre]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Roof Maintenance]
[[File:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|150px]]  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Conversion Tables and Charts]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_Waterproofing '''Waterproofing Systems & Planters''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Health & Safety]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Glossary]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Bibliography]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=References <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> References]
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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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[[File:Rooftop-garden.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Roof Systems#SBSGARDEN|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Roof_Systems '''Rooftop Gardens''']
 
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[[File:EPDM_Roof_Systems.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Roof Systems|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_EPDM_Roof_Systems '''EPDM Roofs''']
 
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[[File:Roofing Ballast.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Roof Systems#SBSBALLAST|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Roof_Systems '''Protected / Ballasted Roofs''']
 
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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 Update: {{Template:RPM Revision Date}}</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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[[File:RTU Curb.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=SBS Construction Details|200px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Construction_Details '''2-Ply SBS Roofs''']
 
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<h4>Get Updates</h4>
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<p>Enter your email address to be notified when the RPM updates.</p>
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<div id="mailchimpForm"></div>
[[File:Shingle Thumb (Main Page).jpg|class=img-rounded|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Construction Details|200px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Construction_Details '''Asphalt Shingled Roofs''']
 
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[[File:Waterproofing Thumb (Main Page).jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=Waterproofing Construction Details|200px]]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Construction_Details '''Waterproofing Systems''']
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[[File:ASM Link Drawing.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=Architectural Sheet Metal Construction Details|200px]]
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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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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Architectural_Sheet_Metal_Construction_Details '''Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs''']
 
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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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[[File:TPO-PVC Link Drawing.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=TPO, PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Construction Details|200px]]
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<div style="text-align:center;">  <big>'''Wind Load Calculators (NRC)'''</big>
[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO,_PVC_(Thermoplastic_Membranes)_Construction_Details '''TPO/PVC Roofs''']
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