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Revision as of 19:15, 16 August 2016
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.
- Introduction
- The RoofStar Guarantee Program
- Independent Inspections
- Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees
- 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
- SBS Roof Systems
- EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems
- TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems
- Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems
- ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems
- Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems
- Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems
- Tile & Slate Roof Systems
