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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: 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 format. 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.

Technical Updates

Table of Contents

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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Construction Details

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