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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' is ''the'' official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Observers, consultants, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and Waterproofing or Water-shedding 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.  See the Table of Contents below, or use any of the following quick links:
 
The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' is ''the'' official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Observers, consultants, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and Waterproofing or Water-shedding 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.  See the Table of Contents below, or use any of the following quick links:
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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.  Watch for changes to either or both Accepted Materials and '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards'''''.  Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010.
 
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Revision as of 22:20, 23 March 2021


RCABC RoofStar Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)

This is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed or printable versions which may be in circulation.

The Roofing Practices Manual is the official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Observers, consultants, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and Waterproofing or Water-shedding 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. See the Table of Contents below, or use any of the following quick links:

Table of Contents

Division A: About

How to Use the Roofing Practices Manual
The RoofStar Guarantee Program
Independent Observations
Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee

Division B: Essential Elements

Air and Vapour Control
Building Ventilation
BUR Materials
Deck and Wall Overlays
Design Considerations
Eave Protection
Fasteners & Fastening Requirements
Insulating the Roof
Insulation Joints and Overlays
Membrane Surfaces
Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems
Roof Classes
Roof Decks
Roof Plans
Waterproofing Materials
Water-shedding Materials

Division C: Accepted Materials

Search by Product Category
Search by Product Name
Search by Manufacturer
Search by System
Material Criteria and Application for Acceptance

Division D: Roof Waterproofing Systems

Wind Uplift Design
Wind-RCI calculator
Wind-MVRA calculator
AARS Tested Assemblies
PARS Tested Assemblies
MARS Tested Assemblies
SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems
EPDM Membrane Systems
TPO Membrane Systems
PVC Membrane Systems
Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt Systems (TBA)
PMMA Liquid Systems (TBA)
Built-up Roof (BUR) Systems

Division E: Water-shedding Systems

Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Shake and Shingle Systems
Tile & Slate Systems

Division F: Grade-level Waterproofing Systems

Division G: Construction Details

Division H: General Information

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