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   <div class="panel-heading"><big>Welcome to the RCABC RoofStar '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</big></div>
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   <div class="panel-heading text-center"><big><big><big><big>RCABC '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</big></big></big></big><br><big>Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program</big></div>
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<big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed or printable versions which may be in circulation.</big>
 
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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:
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=The_RoofStar_Guarantee_Program#Available_Guarantees <span style="color:FireBrick;"><i class="fa fa-certificate" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee'''</span>]
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_D:_Waterproofing_Systems_(Roofs) <i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Waterproofing Systems for roofs''']
 
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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 (System names and Standard titles in the ''Manual'' are the exception, as they are updated at least three times annually).  Watch for changes to either or both Accepted Materials and within the body of any Standard.  Highlighting remains in effect for one calendar year and automatically expires on the first anniversary of the change.  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>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big> <sup><span style="color:blue;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_RoofStar_Guarantee_Program {{hilite | The RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2020-July-3 }}]<sup><span style="color:FireBrick;"><i class="fa fa-certificate" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></sup>
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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big> <sup><span style="color:blue;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Observations {{hilite | Independent Observations || 2020-February-15 }}]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right"></i> Part 1 - Scope of RPM and Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Structure_and_Organization_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right"></i> Part 2 - Structure and Organization]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right"></i> Part 3 - Guarantee]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-double-right"></i> Part 4 - Specifying the Guarantee]
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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big> <sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
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:'''Standards for Roof Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PVC Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> "BUR" Systems]
  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Air_and_Vapour_Control Air and Vapour Control]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Deck_and_Wall_Overlays Deck and Wall Overlays]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product Name]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Shake and Shingle Systems]
 
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Linear_Metal_Flashing_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Linear Metal Flashings]
  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Roof Maintenance]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Conversion Tables and Charts]
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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is ''the'' official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
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Image:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|link=SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|''[[SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|SBS Roof Systems]]''
 
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Image:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|link=Division F: Grade-level Waterproofing Systems|''[[Division F: Grade-level Waterproofing Systems#WPGARDEN|Grade-level Waterproofing & Planters]]''
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Revision as of 16:24, 29 September 2021


RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)
Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program
Table of Contents

Preface

Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee

Part 1 - Scope of RPM and Standards
Part 2 - Structure and Organization
Part 3 - Guarantee
Part 4 - Specifying the Guarantee

Division B: Standards

Standards for Roof Waterproofing Systems
"SBS" Systems
EPDM Systems
TPO Systems
PVC Systems
"BUR" Systems
Standards for Water-Shedding Roof Systems
"ASM" Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Systems
Tile Systems
Slate Systems
Standards for Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
All Systems

Division C: Accepted Materials

Search by Product Category
Search by Product Name
Search by Manufacturer (ELD providers)
Search by System
Material Classification and Application for Acceptance

Division D: Construction Details

Roof Waterproofing Systems
"SBS" Systems
EPDM Systems
TPO Systems
PVC Systems
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
"ASM" Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Systems
Tile Systems
Slate Systems
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
All Systems
Other Details
Linear Metal Flashings

Division E: General Information

Information Corner
Roof Maintenance
Conversion Tables and Charts
Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)
Additional Standards for Materials
Health & Safety
Glossary
Bibliography
References
Divisions have been repurposed and renamed (see Division E for former Division B content).
Revised or new



Updates and Revisions

Technical Updates

The Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) is the official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a RoofStar Guarantee.

The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year. Yellow highlighted text indicates a change to the Manual within the past twelve months, and remains in effect for one full year (365 days).

For a summary of each update catalogued since 2010, use the Technical Updates button above.

Wind Uplift Resource Centre
for Roof Waterproofing Systems
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Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)


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