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This 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, 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
Accepted Materials
Construction details
Design guidelines
Best Practices
Reference materials
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. Yellow highlighted text indicates a change to the Manual within the past year. Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days. Consult the Technical Updates for a list of changes since 2010.
- Introduction
- The RoofStar Guarantee Program
- Independent Inspections
- Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee
- 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 Roof Coverings
- 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
- Built-Up Roofs
- ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems
- Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems
- Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems
- Tile & Slate Roof Systems
