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Revision as of 21:00, 24 March 2021
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:
Division A: Purpose, Scope and 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 D: Standards for Roof Waterproofing Systems
- Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)
- AARS Tested Assembly reports
- PARS Tested Assembly reports
- MARS Tested Assembly reports
- 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: Standards for Water-shedding Systems
- Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems
- Asphalt Shingle Systems
- Cedar Shake and Shingle Systems
- Tile & Slate Systems
Division F: Standards for Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
