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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 is the official guide for RCABC Members, inspectors, designers, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and waterproofing systems, and describes the Guarantee Standards, Guiding Principles and Recommended Practices necessary to qualify for a RoofStar Guarantee. The RPM also provides Best Practices design guidelines reference drawings/illustrations excellent reference materials

Technical Updates

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Sections

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A. About

Introduction

The RoofStar Guarantee Program

Independent Inspections

Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees

B. Essential Elements

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

C. Accepted Materials

D. Low Slope Roofs

SBS Roof Systems

EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems

TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems

Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems

E. Steep Slope Roofs

ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems

Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems

Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems

Tile & Slate Roof Systems

F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces

G. Construction Details

H. General Information

Roof Maintenance

Conversion Tables and Charts

Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)

Additional Standards for Materials

Health & Safety

Glossary

Bibliography and References