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Welcome to the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual

The RPM Online is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.

RPM Introduction

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.

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-:[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]]
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-:[[Independent Inspections|Independent Inspections]]
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-:[[Request RoofStar Guarantees|Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Request_RoofStar_Guarantees Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]
 [[:Section:B. Essential Elements|'''B. Essential Elements''']]
-:[[Design Considerations|Design Considerations]]
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-:[[Roof Classes|Roof Classes]]
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-:[[Roof Plans|Roof Plans]]
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-:[[Roof Decks|Roof Decks]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
-:[[Roof Deck Overlay|Roof Deck Overlay]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Deck Overlay Roof Deck Overlay]
-:[[Vapour Control]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vapour_Control Vapour Control]
-:[[Insulating the Roof|Insulating the Roof]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
-:[[Insulation Joints and Overlay|Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlay Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]
-:[[Fasteners|Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]]
+:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
-:[[BUR Materials|BUR Materials]]
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-:[[Low-slope Membranes|Low-slope Membranes]]
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-:[[Steep-slope Membranes|Steep-slope Membranes]]
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-:[[Membrane Surfaces|Membrane Surfaces]]
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-:[[Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]]
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-:[[Eave Protection]]
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-:[[Building Ventilation|Building Ventilation]]
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 [[:Section:C. Accepted Materials|'''C. Accepted Materials''']]
 [[:Section:D. Low Slope Roofs|'''D. Low Slope Roofs''']]
-:[[SBS Roof Systems]]
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-:[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]]
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-:[[TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]]
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-:[[ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]]
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-:[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]]
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-:[[Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]]
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-:[[Tile & Slate Roof Systems]]
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-:[[Roof Maintenance]]
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-:[[Conversion Tables and Charts]]
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-:[[Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]]
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-:[[Additional Standards for Materials]]
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-:[[Health & Safety]]
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-:[[Glossary]]
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-:[[Bibliography and References]]
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