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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.  Watch for changes to either or both Accepted Materials and '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards'''''.  Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010.
 
'''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.  Watch for changes to either or both Accepted Materials and '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards'''''.  Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of changes since 2010.
  
'''Last Update''': <u>July 16, 2018</u> (see '''Technical Updates''' for details)
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'''Last Update''': <u>July 12, 2019</u> (see '''Technical Updates''' for details)
 
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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>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction Introduction]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=How_to_Use_the_Roofing_Practices_Manual {{hilite | How to Use the Roofing Practices Manual || 2020-July-3 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_Guarantee_Program The RoofStar Guarantee Program]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_RoofStar_Guarantee_Program {{hilite | The RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2020-July-3 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Inspections Independent Inspections]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Observations {{hilite | Independent Observations || 2020-February-15 }}]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
  
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations '''B. Essential Elements''']</big>
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations '''B. Essential Elements''']</big>
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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=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Deck_and_Wall_Overlays Deck and Wall Overlays]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Deck_Overlay Roof Deck Overlay]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Air_and_Vapour_Control Air and Vapour Control]
 
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlay Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlays Insulation Joints and Overlays]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low-slope_Membranes Low-slope Membranes]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep-slope_Roof_Coverings Steep-slope Roof Coverings]
 
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Membrane_Surfaces Membrane Surfaces]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Membrane_Surfaces Membrane Surfaces]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems  Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems  Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Materials Waterproofing Materials]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Water-shedding_Materials Water-shedding Materials]
  
 
<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_Type By Product Category]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name By Product Name]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name By Product Name]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer/Distributor/Certifying_Authority By Manufacturer]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer/Distributor/Certifying_Authority By Manufacturer]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Assembly_Type By Assembly]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_System_Type By System]
  
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Criteria_and_Application_for_Acceptance Material Criteria and Application for Acceptance]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Criteria_and_Application_for_Acceptance Material Criteria and Application for Acceptance]
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']</big>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Systems '''D. Waterproofing Systems (Roofs)''']</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Wind_Uplift_Design_and_CSA_A123.21 <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Wind Uplift Design || 2017-September-28 }}]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Wind Uplift Design || 2019-November-}}]
 
::'''[http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreement.html  Wind-RCI calculator]'''
 
::'''[http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreement.html  Wind-RCI calculator]'''
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=MARS_Tested_Materials '''MARS Systems''']
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::'''[https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreementvra.html  Wind-MVRA calculator]'''
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Materials '''AARS Systems''']
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::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PARS_Tested_Materials '''PARS Systems''']
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::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=MARS_Tested_Materials <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''MARS Systems''']
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::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PARS_Tested_Materials <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''PARS Systems''']
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::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Materials <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''AARS Systems''']
  
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Modified_Bitumen_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> SBS Modified Bitumen Roof Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Modified_Bitumen_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems || 2019-November-9 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset_Membranes)_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Roof Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Membrane Systems]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO/PVC_(Thermoplastic_Membranes)_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO/PVC Roof Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO_(Thermoplastic)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Membrane Systems]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Hot-applied_Rubberized_Asphalt_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot-applied Rubberized Asphalt Roof Standards] (TBA)
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PVC_(Thermoplastic)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PVC Membrane Systems]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PMMA_Liquid_Membrane_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PMMA Liquid Membrane Standards] (TBA)
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Hot-applied_Rubberized_Asphalt_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot-applied Rubberized Asphalt Systems] (TBA)
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Built-up Roof (BUR) Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PMMA_Liquid_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PMMA Liquid Systems] (TBA)
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Built-up Roof (BUR) Systems]
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep_Slope_Roofs '''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']</big>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Water-shedding_Systems '''E. Water-shedding Systems''']</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Roof Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Systems<i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems || 2019-November-9 }} ]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle Roof Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle Systems]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Cedar_Shakes_%26_Shingles_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Shingle and Shake Roof Standards]
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile & Slate Roofs]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile & Slate Systems]
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Plazas,_Promenades_and_Terraces '''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']</big>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing:_Plazas,_Promenades_and_Terraces '''F. Grade-level Waterproofing''']</big>
  
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Construction_Details '''G. Construction Details''']</big>
 
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Construction_Details '''G. Construction Details''']</big>
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:[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:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|link=Low Slope Membrane Roofs|''[[Low Slope Membrane Roofs|Low Slope Membranes]]''
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Image:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|link=SBS-Modified Bitumen membrane roofs|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|SBS Roof Systems]]''
Image:EPDM_Roof_Systems.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Roof Systems|EPDM Roofs]]''
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Image:EPDM_Roof_Systems.jpg|link=EPDM Roofs|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Membrane Systems|EPDM Roofs]]''
Image:Rooftop-garden.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Roof Systems#SBSGARDEN|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Roof Systems#SBSGARDEN|Rooftop Gardens]]''
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Image:Rooftop-garden.jpg|link=Vegetated Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems#SBSPLATFORM|Vegetated (green) Roofs]]''
Image:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|Waterproofing Systems & Planters]]''
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Image:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|Grade-level Waterproofing & Planters]]''
Image:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|''[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|Asphalt Shingles]]''
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Image:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Asphalt Shingle Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Asphalt Shingle Systems|Asphalt Shingles]]''
Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
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Image:ASM Project.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Systems|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Low Slope Roofs]]''
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Image:Low-slope Roof Insulation.jpg|link=Insulating the Roof|''[[Insulating the Roof|Insulation for Waterproofing Roofs]]''
Image:Roofing Ballast.jpg|link=Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen 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 Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems#SBSPROTECTED|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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Image:TPO-PVC Link Drawing.jpg|link=TPO, PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Construction Details|''[[TPO, PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Construction Details|TPO / PVC Roofs]]''
 
Image:TPO-PVC Link Drawing.jpg|link=TPO, PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Construction Details|''[[TPO, PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Construction Details|TPO / PVC Roofs]]''
 
Image:ASM Link Drawing.jpg|link=Architectural Sheet Metal Construction Details|''[[Architectural Sheet Metal Construction Details|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
 
Image:ASM Link Drawing.jpg|link=Architectural Sheet Metal Construction Details|''[[Architectural Sheet Metal Construction Details|Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]]''
Image:Waterproofing Thumb (Main Page).jpg|link=Waterproofing Construction Details|''[[Waterproofing Construction Details|Waterproofing Systems]]''
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Image:Waterproofing Thumb (Main Page).jpg|link=Grade-level Waterproofing Construction Details|''[[Grade-level Waterproofing Construction Details|Grade-level Waterproofing Systems]]''
 
Image:EPDM Link Drawing.jpg|link=EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Construction Details|''[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Construction Details|EPDM Roofs]]''
 
Image:EPDM Link Drawing.jpg|link=EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Construction Details|''[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Construction Details|EPDM Roofs]]''
 
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Revision as of 14:16, 22 August 2019


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. Watch for changes to either or both Accepted Materials and RoofStar Guarantee Standards. Highlighting remains in effect for 365 days. Consult the Technical Updates for a list of changes since 2010.

Last Update: July 12, 2019 (see Technical Updates for details)