Roofing Practices Manual

Roofing practices manual rpm the rcabc roofing practices manual is intended as a general overview only of roofing practices in british columbia.

Roofing practices manual.

Roof coverings and best practices. 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. This best practices field guide for roof systems is a joint effort between the roofing industry committee on weather issues ricowi the insurance institute for business home safety ibhs and several roofing industry associations. While every attempt to ensure completeness and accuracy has been made this manual should be used as a reference only.

The manual of practice is designed to be a standard for practitioners performing roof exterior wall and waterproofing consulting and quality assurance functions. Fourth edition of the concrete and clay roof tile installation manual florida this manual summarizes for the designer applicator or developer good roofing practices and industry standards for the installation of mechanically set and mortar adhesive set tiles. Fire resistance is covered in section r902 and insulation is addressed in section r906 but the majority of the requirements are presented in section r903 and r904 which address weather. 8 2 1rc roof covering requirements i.

Roofing waterproofing exterior wall consulting and quality assurance observation 3rd edition is intended to update and supersede the organization s previous manual of practice which was published in 2010. The authors of this manual accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions with respect to the subject matter contained herein and expressly disclaim any such responsibility. The irc addresses roof covering requirements in several areas. The rpm meets or exceeds the current national and provincial standards for construction and wind uplift design resistance.

Manual of practice the iibec manual of practice. The roofing practices manual rpm is a comprehensive collection of standards guiding principles recommendations and information created to guide the design and construction of reliable durable roofs and structures supporting grade level waterproofing.