Roofing Practices Manual

The rpm meets or exceeds the current national and provincial standards for construction and wind uplift design resistance.

Roofing practices manual.

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 manual of practice is intended to provide a peer reviewed structure for the practice of consulting in the construction of the building enclosure. Roofing practices manual rpm the rcabc roofing practices manual is intended as a general overview only of roofing practices in british columbia. Roof coverings and best practices.

8 2 1rc roof covering requirements i. 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. 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. While every attempt to ensure completeness and accuracy has been made this manual should be used as a reference only.

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. Non member pricing 20. 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. The manual contains information designed to help users more accurately evaluate a roof s current condition taking into consideration several factors including age and weathering.

The manual of practice is designed to be a standard for practitioners performing roof exterior wall and waterproofing consulting and quality assurance functions. Manual of practice the iibec manual of practice.