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Welcome to the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual

The RoofStar 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 (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

Materials accepted for the RoofStar Guarantee Program
Construction details
Design guidelines
Best Practices
Reference materials

NOTICE to Readers: Yellow highlighted text 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.

Technical Updates

Table of Contents

A. About

Introduction

The RoofStar Guarantee Program

Independent Inspections

Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantee

B. Essential Elements

Design Considerations

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

C. Accepted Materials

D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs

SBS Roof Systems

EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems

TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems

Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems

Built-Up Roofs

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

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