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| + | <div class="panel-heading">Welcome to the '''RCABC Roofing Practices Manual'''</div> | ||
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| + | The 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 | ||
| + | * Materials accepted for the RoofStar Guarantee Program | ||
| + | * Construction details | ||
| + | * Design guidelines | ||
| + | * Best Practices | ||
| + | * Reference materials | ||
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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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| + | <html><a class="btn btn-lg btn-block btn-info forcewhite" href="http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/">Technical Updates</a></html> | ||
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| + | <div class="panel-heading">'''Table of Contents'''</div> | ||
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| + | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | [[:Section:A. About|'''A. About''']] | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | :[[RPM Introduction|Introduction]] | ||
| + | :[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]] | ||
| + | :[[Independent Inspections|Independent Inspections]] | ||
| + | :[[Request RoofStar Guarantees|Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]] | ||
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| + | </div> | ||
| + | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | [[:Section:B. Essential Elements|'''B. Essential Elements''']] | ||
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| + | :[[Design Considerations|Design Considerations]] | ||
| + | :[[Roof Classes|Roof Classes]] | ||
| + | :[[Roof Plans|Roof Plans]] | ||
| + | :[[Roof Decks|Roof Decks]] | ||
| + | :[[Roof Deck Overlay|Roof Deck Overlay]] | ||
| + | :[[Vapour Control]] | ||
| + | :[[Insulating the Roof|Insulating the Roof]] | ||
| + | :[[Insulation Joints and Overlay|Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]] | ||
| + | :[[Fasteners|Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]] | ||
| + | :[[BUR Materials|BUR Materials]] | ||
| + | :[[Low-slope Membranes|Low-slope Membranes]] | ||
| + | :[[Steep-slope Membranes|Steep-slope Membranes]] | ||
| + | :[[Membrane Surfaces|Membrane Surfaces]] | ||
| + | :[[Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[Eave Protection]] | ||
| + | :[[Building Ventilation|Building Ventilation]] | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | [[:Section:C. Accepted Materials|'''C. Accepted Materials''']] | ||
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| + | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | [[:Section:D. Low Slope Roofs|'''D. Low Slope Roofs''']] | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | :[[SBS Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | [[:Section:E. Steep Slope Roofs|'''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']] | ||
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| + | :[[ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | :[[Tile & Slate Roof Systems]] | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | [[:Section:F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces|'''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']] | ||
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| + | [[:Section:G. Construction Details|'''G. Construction Details''']] | ||
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| + | <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | [[:Section:H. General Information|'''H. General Information''']] | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | :[[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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| + | <div class="panel-heading">'''Learn more about...'''</div> | ||
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| + | [[File:Thermal Bridging 2.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof |150px]] | ||
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| + | '''[[Insulating the Roof|Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems]]''' | ||
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| + | [[File:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|150px]] | ||
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| + | '''[[Insulating the Roof|Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems]]''' | ||
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| + | '''[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]]''' | ||
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| + | '''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|Waterproofing Systems & Planters]]''' | ||
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| + | <div class="panel-heading">'''Construction Details'''</div> | ||
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| + | '''[[SBS Construction Details|Low-slope Roof Construction Details]]''' | ||
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| + | '''[[Asphalt Shingles Construction Details|Steep-slope Roof Construction Details]]''' | ||
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| + | '''[[Waterproofing Construction Details|Waterproofing System Construction Details]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 15:38, 2 August 2016
| Welcome to the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual |
| The RPM Online is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.
|
| Technical Updates |
| Learn more about... | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Low-slope Roof Insulation |
 Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems |
 Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems |
 Waterproofing Systems & Planters |
| Construction Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Low-slope Roof Construction Details |
 Steep-slope Roof Construction Details |
 Waterproofing System Construction Details | |
Welcome to the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual
The RPM Online is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.
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
- Materials accepted for the RoofStar Guarantee Program
- Construction details
- Design guidelines
- Best Practices
- Reference materials
NOTICE to Readers: Yellow highlighted text 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.
Table of Contents
- 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 Membranes
- Membrane Surfaces
- Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems
- Eave Protection
- Building Ventilation
F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces
G. Construction Details
