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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.

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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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 :[[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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 :[[Roof Classes|Roof Classes]]
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 :[[SBS Roof Systems]]
 :[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]]
 :[[TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]]
 :[[Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]]
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 [[:Section:F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces|'''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']]
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 :[[Conversion Tables and Charts]]
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-| <div align="center">[[File:Thermal Bridging 2.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof |145px]] Low-slope Roof Insulation</div>
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-| <div align="center">[[File:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|frameless|link=Section:D. Low Slope Roofs|145px]] Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems</div>
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