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<big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.</big>
 
<big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.</big>
  
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
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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.  See the Table of Contents below, or use any of the following quick links:
 
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<i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Accepted Materials'''
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Accepted Materials''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Construction_Details <i class="fa fa-hand-o-right" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Construction details''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Design_Considerations <i class="fa fa-pencil" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Design guidelines''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Wind_Uplift_Design_and_CSA_A123.21 <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Wind Uplift Standards''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Best_Practices_for_Low_Slope_Roofs,_Steep_Roofs_and_Waterproofing <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Best Practices''']
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=General_Information<i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Reference materials''']
 
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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 year.  Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010.
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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.  Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days.  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>
 
<div class="panel-heading text-center"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div>
 
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']</big>
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']</big>
 
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type '''C. Accepted Materials''']</big>
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type '''C. Accepted Materials''']</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name By Product Name]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_System_Type By Roof System]
 
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']</big>
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems SBS Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Wind_Uplift_Design_and_CSA_A123.21 '''NEW!''' {{hilite | Wind Uplift Design and CSA A123.21 || 2017-September-28 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset_Membranes)_Roof_Systems EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO/PVC_(Thermoplastic_Membranes)_Roof_Systems TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep_Slope_Roofs '''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']</big>
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep_Slope_Roofs '''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Roof_Systems ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Roof_Systems Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Standards]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Cedar_Shakes_%26_Shingles_Roof_Systems Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Roof_Systems Tile & Slate Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Roof_Systems Tile & Slate Roof Systems]
  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_&_Safety Health & Safety]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography_and_References Bibliography and References]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography_and_References Bibliography and References]
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Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
 
Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
 
Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Low Slope Roofs]]''
 
Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Low Slope Roofs]]''
Image:Roofing Ballast.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Roof Systems#SBSBALLAST|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Roof Systems#SBSBALLAST|Protected / Ballasted Roofs]]''
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Image:Roofing Ballast.jpg|link=Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Roof Systems#SBSBALLAST|Protected / Ballasted Roofs]]''
 
Image:Roof Maintenance.JPG|link=Roof Maintenance|''[[Roof Maintenance|Roof Maintenance]]''
 
Image:Roof Maintenance.JPG|link=Roof Maintenance|''[[Roof Maintenance|Roof Maintenance]]''
 
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Revision as of 14:28, 9 June 2017


Welcome to the RCABC RoofStar Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)

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. See the Table of Contents below, or use any of the following quick links:



click HERE for a brief tutorial of the Roofing Practices Manual

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 12 months. Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days. Consult the Technical Updates for a list of changes since 2010.