Difference between revisions of "RCABC Roofing Practices Manual"
Difference between revisions of "RCABC Roofing Practices Manual"
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<big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.</big> | <big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.</big> | ||
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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' 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 | The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' 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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<i class="fa fa-pencil" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Design guidelines''' | <i class="fa fa-pencil" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Design guidelines''' | ||
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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. Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days. Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010. | '''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. Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days. Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010. | ||
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<div class="panel-heading text-center"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div> | <div class="panel-heading text-center"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div> | ||
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']</big> | <big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']</big> | ||
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']</big> | <big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']</big> | ||
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| − | :[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems Asphalt Shingles | + | :[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems Asphalt Shingles Standards] |
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Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]'' | Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]'' | ||
Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Low Slope Roofs]]'' | Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Low Slope Roofs]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 22:49, 25 November 2016
Welcome to the RCABC RoofStar Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)
This is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.
The Roofing Practices Manual 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
Accepted Materials
Construction details
Design guidelines
Wind Uplift Standards
Best Practices
Reference materials
- click HERE for a brief tutorial of the Roofing Practices Manual
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. Yellow highlighted text indicates a change to the Manual within the past 12 months. Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days. Consult the Technical Updates for a list of changes since 2010.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The RoofStar Guarantee Program
- Independent Inspections
- Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee
- Design Considerations
- Roof Classes
- Roof Plans
- Roof Decks
- Roof Deck Overlay
- Vapour Control
- Insulating the Roof
- Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards
- Fasteners & Fastening Requirements
- BUR Materials
- Low-slope Membranes
- Steep-slope Roof Coverings
- Membrane Surfaces
- Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems
- Eave Protection
- Building Ventilation
- SBS Roof System Standards
- EPDM Roof System Standards
- TPO/PVC Roof System Standards
- Built-up Roof (BUR) System Standards
- Other System Standards
- Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Standards
- Asphalt Shingles Standards
- Cedar Roof Standards
- Tile & Slate Roof Systems
