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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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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.  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=Materials_by_Product_Type <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Accepted Materials''']
 
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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=Wind_Uplift_Design_and_CSA_A123.21 <i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Wind Uplift Standards''']
 
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[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Best_Practices_for_Low_Slope_Roofs,_Steep_Roofs_and_Waterproofing <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" aria-hidden="true"></i>  '''Best Practices''']
 
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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.
 
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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_Observations Independent Observations]
 
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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=Design_Considerations Design Considerations]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Classes Roof Classes]
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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=Roof_Plans Roof Plans]
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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=Roof_Decks Roof Decks]
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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=Deck_and_Wall_Overlays Deck and Wall Overlays]
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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=Air_and_Vapour_Control Air and Vapour Control]
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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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulating_the_Roof Insulating the Roof]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Insulation_Joints_and_Overlays Insulation Joints and Overlays]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Fasteners Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=BUR_Materials BUR Materials]
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Low-slope_Membranes Low-slope Membranes]
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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://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Steep-slope_Roof_Coverings Steep-slope Roof Coverings]
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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://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems Protected and Modified Protected Roof 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=Grade-level_Waterproofing_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> All Systems]
  
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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]
  
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::[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PARS_Tested_Materials <i class="fa fa-caret-right"></i> '''PARS Systems''']
 
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=ASM_(Architectural_Sheet_Metal)_Roof_Assemblies <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Systems || 2019-November-9 }} ]
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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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:[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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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
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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=Bibliography <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Bibliography]
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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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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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Wind Uplift Resource Centre
Wind Load Calculators (NRC)
Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)

AARS Assembly Test Reports PARS Assembly Test Reports MARS Assembly Test Reports

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