PVC Roof System Details

Division D - Construction Details

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Construction Details for PVC Membrane Roof Systems

The drawings linked on this page are intended to represent a variety of PVC Membrane roof system applications while remaining generic with regards to manufacturer's specific application specifications. They do not represent all possible manufacturer application roof system designs. Consult each manufacturer's specifications and the RoofStar Guarantee Standards to develop a system acceptable to both the manufacturer and the RoofStar Guarantee Program.

For further information about PVC Membrane System designs and requirements, see the Standard for PVC Membrane Roof Systems.

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Part 1 - General

Permitted Roof Systems ( Article 1.1.3.1.)

1. Conventionally Insulated System (Typical)
2. Conventionally Insulated System (Alternate)
3. Protected Roof Assembly (Typical)

Part 6 - Air and Vapour Controls

Continuity and Support ( Article 6.3.2.1.)

1. Air and Vapour Controls (Field)

Part 10 - Perimeters and Walls

General Application ( Article 10.3.2.3.)

1. Membrane Termination A
2. Membrane Termination B
3. Membrane Termination C
4. Membrane Termination D
5. Membrane Termination E
6. Membrane Termination F

Parapets ( Article 10.3.4.1.)

1. Parapet (Typical) - Under construction
2. Parapet (Independent of Roof Structure) - Under construction
3. Tall Parapet - Under construction
4. Parapet-Wall Connection - Under construction

Low-profile Edges ( Article 10.3.4.2.)

1. Metal Edge Termination

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Part 10 (continued)

Fire Separations ( Article 10.3.4.4.)

1. Fire Separation Joint - Under construction
2. Fire Separation Wall - Under construction

Doors, Windows, and Wall Openings ( Article 10.3.4.5.)

1. Low Door Opening
2. Window Opening - Under construction

Expansion Joints ( Article 10.3.6.1.)

1. Expansion Joint (Wall) - Under construction
2. Expansion Joint (Field) - Under construction

Control Joints (Roof Dividers) ( Article 10.3.6.2.)

1. Control Joint (Roof Divider) - Under construction

Part 11 - Drainage

Cast-iron Roof Drains ( Article 11.3.3.2.)

1. Cast Iron Drains - Under construction

Flanged Insert-type Roof Drains ( Article 11.3.3.6.)

1. Flanged Insert Drain - Under construction
2. Flanged Insert Drain (Clamping Ring) - Under construction

Scuppers and Overflows ( Article 11.3.3.7.)

1. Open-wall Scupper Drain - Under construction
2. Through-wall Scupper Drain - Under construction

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Part 12 - Penetrations and Curbs

Flashing Penetrations ( Article 12.3.2.1.)

1. Plumbing Vent (Conventional Roof System)
2. 2-Part Retrofit Flashing (Cable Penetration) - Under construction
3. Fall Protection Anchor in Roof - Under construction
4. Fall Protection Anchor in Wall - Under construction
5. Fall Protection Anchor in Wall (Protected Roof System) - Under construction

Curbs, Sleepers, and Equipment Pads ( Article 12.3.2.4.)

1. Basic Curb - Under construction
2. Curb for Multiple Penetrations - Under construction
3. Mechanical Equipment Curb - Under construction
4. Equipment Sleeper - Under construction

Railings, Ladders, and Other Attached Structures ( Article 12.3.2.7.)

1. Railing - Under construction

Sealant Pockets ( Article 12.3.2.8.)

1. Sealant Pocket - Under construction

Part 13 - Linear Metal Flashing

Metal Cap Flashing (joints)

Metal Cap Flashing (inside corner)

Metal Cap Flashing (Parapet-to-Wall Transition - Site Formed)

NOTE: The following pages are currently under construction

Metal Cap Flashing (Parapet-to-Wall Transition - Shop-Formed)

Part 14 - The Roof as a Platform

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Standard for PVC Membrane Roof Systems

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