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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.


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 Guarantees

B. Essential Elements

Design Considerations
Roof Classes
Roof Plans
Roof Decks
Roof Deck Overlay
Vapour Control
Insulating the Roof
Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards
Fasteners & Fastening Requirements
BUR Materials
Low-slope Membranes
Steep-slope Membranes
Membrane Surfaces
Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems
Eave Protection
Building Ventilation

C. Accepted Materials

D. Low Slope Roofs

SBS Roof Systems
EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems
TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems
Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems

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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