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   <div class="panel-heading"><big>Welcome to the RCABC RoofStar '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</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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<big>This is the official version of the '''Roofing Practices Manual''' and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.</big>
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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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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
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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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:[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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Guarantee]
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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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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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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
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<i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Reference materials'''
 
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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=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle 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=Tile_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  Tile 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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::[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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:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
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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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'''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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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RPM_Introduction '''A. About''']</big>
 
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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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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations '''B. Essential Elements''']</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
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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=Wind_Uplift_Testing_Organizations Wind Uplift Testing Organizations]
  
  
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<big>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
  
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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=PVC_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  PVC Systems]
  
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof 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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:[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://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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:[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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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low_Slope_Membrane_Roofs '''D. Low Slope Membrane Roofs''']</big>
 
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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 }}]
 
  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems SBS Roof Systems]
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<big>[[Division E | '''Division E: General Information''']]</big>
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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=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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Other_Flexible_Membrane_Roof_Systems Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]
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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=BUR Built-Up Roofs]
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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=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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Bibliography]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=References <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> References]
  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Roof_Systems Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Roof Systems]
 
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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=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]
 
  
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
 
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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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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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<div style="text-align:center;">  <big>'''Wind Load Calculators (NRC)'''</big>
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-info forcewhite" href="https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/software-applications/wind-load-calculators-roof-cladding-vegetated-roof-assembly" target="_blank"><big>Vegetated Roofs</big><br>(formerly Wind-VRA)</a></html>
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<div style="text-align:center;"> <big>'''Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)'''</big>
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<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-success btn-block forcewhite" href="http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies" target="_blank"><big>AARS Assembly Test Reports</big></a></html>
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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.

The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year. Yellow highlighted text indicates a change to the Manual within the past twelve months, and remains in effect for one full year (365 days).

For a summary of each update catalogued since 2010, use the Technical Updates button above.

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