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   <div class="panel-heading"><big>Welcome to the '''RCABC Roofing Practices Manual'''</big></div>
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   <div class="panel-heading text-center"><big><big><big><big>RCABC '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</big></big></big></big><br><big>Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program</big></div>
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The '''RoofStar RPM''' Online is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.
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<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
  
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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
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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
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* Materials accepted for the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program'''''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Scope of RPM and Standards]
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* Construction details
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Structure_and_Organization_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Structure and Organization]
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* Design guidelines
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Guarantee]
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* Best Practices
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Specifying the Guarantee]
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* Reference materials
 
  
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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
  
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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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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PVC Systems]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Hot_Rubber_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> "BUR" Systems]
  
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Architectural Metal Panel (ASM) Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate Systems]
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<div class="panel-heading"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div>
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction Introduction]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=The_Guarantee_Program The RoofStar Guarantee Program]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Independent_Inspections Independent Inspections]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Requesting_and_Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee]
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations '''B. Essential Elements''']
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> All Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Deck_Overlay Roof Deck Overlay]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vapour_Control Vapour Control]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlay Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low-slope_Membranes Low-slope Membranes]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep-slope_Roof_Coverings Steep-slope Roof Coverings]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Membrane_Surfaces Membrane Surfaces]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems  Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type '''C. Accepted Materials''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Category <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product Category]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product Name]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems SBS Roof Systems]
 
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:[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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Other_Flexible_Membrane_Roof_Systems Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR Built-Up Roofs]
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep_Slope_Roofs '''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']
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:'''Other Services'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Recognized_Integrity_Scan_and_ELD_Providers Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Affiliate_Members  RCABC Affiliate Members]
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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=Wind_Uplift_Testing_Organizations Wind Uplift Testing Organizations]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Roof_Systems Tile & Slate Roof Systems]
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Plazas,_Promenades_and_Terraces '''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']
 
  
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=General_Information '''H. General Information''']
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<big>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_&_Safety Health & Safety]
 
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Metal Panel (ASM) Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle Systems]
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[[File:Thermal Bridging 2.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|class=img-rounded|150px]]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile Systems]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof '''Insulation for Low Slope Roofs''']
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate Systems]
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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> All Systems]
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[[File:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|class=img-rounded|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Section:D._Low_Slope_Roofs '''Low Slope Membranes''']
 
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:'''Other Details'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Linear_Metal_Flashing_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Linear Metal Flashings]
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[[File:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|class=img-rounded|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingles_Roof_Systems '''Asphalt Shingles''']
 
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<big>[[Division E | '''Division E: General Information''']]</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Information_Centre <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Information Centre]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Roof Maintenance]
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[[File:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|150px]]  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Conversion Tables and Charts]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_Waterproofing '''Waterproofing Systems & Planters''']
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Additional Standards for Materials]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Health & Safety]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Glossary]
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[[File:ASM Project.jpg|frameless|class=img-rounded|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for ASM Roof Systems|150px]]
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_ASM_Roof_Systems '''Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs''']
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_EPDM_Roof_Systems '''EPDM Roofs''']
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Roof_Systems '''Rooftop Gardens''']
 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Roof_Systems '''Protected & Ballasted Roof Systems''']
 
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  <div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Updates and Revisions'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-warning btn-block forcewhite" href="http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/" target="_blank"><big><big>Technical Updates</big></big></a></html>
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<div style="text-align:center;"><big>Last Update: {{Template:RPM Revision Date}}</big></div>
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<div class="panel-heading"><big>'''Construction Details'''</big></div>
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The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is ''the'' official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
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The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year.  <span style="background:yellow">Yellow highlighted</span> text indicates a change to the ''Manual'' within the past twelve months, and remains in effect for one full year (365 days). 
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[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Construction_Details '''2-Ply SBS Roofs''']
 
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<h4>Get Updates</h4>
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RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)
Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program
Table of Contents

Preface

Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee

Scope of RPM and Standards
Structure and Organization
Guarantee
Specifying the Guarantee

Division B: Standards

Waterproofing Roof Systems
"SBS" Systems
EPDM Systems
TPO Systems
PVC Systems
Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt
"BUR" Systems
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
Architectural Metal Panel (ASM) Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Systems
Tile Systems
Slate Systems
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
All Systems

Division C: Accepted Materials

Search by Product Category
Search by Product Name
Search by Manufacturer
Material Classification and Application for Acceptance
Other Services
Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers
RCABC Affiliate Members
Wind Uplift Testing Organizations


Division D: Construction Details

Waterproofing Roof Systems
"SBS" Systems
EPDM Systems
TPO Systems
PVC Systems
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
Metal Panel (ASM) Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Systems
Tile Systems
Slate Systems
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
All Systems
Other Details
Linear Metal Flashings

Division E: General Information

Information Centre
Roof Maintenance
Conversion Tables and Charts
Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)
Additional Standards for Materials
Health & Safety
Glossary
Bibliography
References



Updates and Revisions

Technical Updates

Last Update: February 1, 2024

The Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) is the official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a RoofStar Guarantee.

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