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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 or printable versions which may be in circulation.</big>
 
 
 
The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' is ''the'' official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Observers, consultants, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and Waterproofing or Water-shedding 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:
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_C:_Accepted_Materials <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Accepted Materials''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Construction_Details <i class="fa fa-hand-o-right" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Construction details''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Design_Considerations <i class="fa fa-pencil" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Design guidelines''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Wind Uplift Standards''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_D:_Waterproofing_Systems_(Roofs) <i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Waterproofing Systems for roofs''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_E:_Water-shedding_Systems <i class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Water-shedding 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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'''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>October 30, 2020</u> (see '''Technical Updates''' for details)
 
 
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<div class="panel-heading text-center"><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></div>
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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=Division_A:_About '''Division A: About''']</big>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
:[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_RoofStar_Guarantee_Program {{hilite | The RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2020-July-3 }}]
 
:[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]
 
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_B:_Essential_Elements '''Division B: Essential Elements''']</big>
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<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Air_and_Vapour_Control Air and Vapour Control]
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Building_Ventilation Building Ventilation]
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Guarantee]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Deck_and_Wall_Overlays Deck and Wall Overlays]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Specifying the Guarantee]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Eave_Protection Eave Protection]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlays Insulation Joints and Overlays]
 
:[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=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Waterproofing_Materials Waterproofing Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Water-shedding_Materials Water-shedding Materials]
 
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_C:_Accepted_Materials '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']</big>
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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Type Search by Product Category]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name Search by Product Name]
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer_and_Distributor Search by Manufacturer]
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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 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_System_Type Search by System]
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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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:'''Water-Shedding Roof 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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:'''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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<big>[[Division C | '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']]</big>
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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=Materials_by_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Manufacturer]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Classification_and_Application_for_Acceptance <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Material Classification and Application for Acceptance]
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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=RCABC_Affiliate_Members  RCABC Affiliate Members]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Wind_Uplift_Testing_Organizations Wind Uplift Testing Organizations]
  
:[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=Division_D:_Waterproofing_Systems_(Roofs) '''Division D: Waterproofing Systems (Roofs)''']</big>
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Wind Uplift Design || 2021-October-30 }} ]
 
::'''[http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreement.html  Wind-RCI calculator]'''
 
::'''[https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/windrci/agreementvra.html  Wind-MVRA calculator]'''
 
  
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''{{hilite | AARS Tested Assemblies || 2021-June-11 }}''']
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<big>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''{{hilite | PARS Tested Assemblies || 2021-June-11 }}''']
 
::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=MARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''{{hilite | MARS Tested Assemblies || 2021-June-11 }}''']
 
  
:[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 || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=EPDM_(Thermoset)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | EPDM Membrane Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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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 }}]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=TPO_(Thermoplastic)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | TPO Membrane 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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PVC_(Thermoplastic)_Membrane_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | PVC Membrane Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Hot_Fluid-applied_Rubberized_Asphalt_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt Systems] (TBA)
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=PMMA_Liquid_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PMMA Liquid Systems] (TBA)
 
:[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=Division_E:_Water-shedding_Systems '''Division E: Water-shedding Systems''']</big>
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Architectural_Sheet_Metal_(ASM)_Systems<i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems || 2021-February-7 }} ]
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Asphalt Shingle Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Shake and 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]
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Tile_%26_Slate_Systems <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile & Slate 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]
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_F:_Grade-level_Waterproofing '''Division F: Grade-level Waterproofing''']</big>
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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]
  
<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_G:_Construction_Details {{hilite | '''Division G: Construction Details''' || 2020-October-21 }}]</big>
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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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<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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:[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=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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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Division_H:_General_Information '''Division H: General Information''']</big>
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
 
:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography_and_References Bibliography and References]
 
 
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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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Image:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems|SBS Roof Systems]]''
 
Image:EPDM_Roof_Systems.jpg|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Membrane Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for EPDM Membrane Systems|EPDM Roofs]]''
 
Image:Rooftop-garden.jpg|link=RoofStar_Guarantee_Standards_for_SBS_Modified_Bitumen_Membrane_Systems#SBSEXTENSIVE|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems#SBSPLATFORM|Vegetated (green) Roofs]]''
 
  
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<h4>Get Updates</h4>
Image:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Asphalt Shingle Systems|''[[RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Asphalt Shingle Systems|Asphalt Shingles]]''
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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]]''
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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 Membrane Systems#SBSPROTECTED|Protected / Ballasted Roofs]]''
 
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<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Wind Uplift Resource Centre''' </big></big></div>
 
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