Rgc 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.

Rgc roofing practices manual. The rpm meets or exceeds the current national and provincial standards for construction and wind uplift design resistance. 8 2 1rc roof covering requirements i. Roofstar guarantee standards clear objective evidence based standards guide the construction of a project guaranteed by the rcabc guarantee corp. Providing our clients with a wide range of services to cover their needs.

1 conform to the latest guarantee standards of rgc as published in the rcabc roofing practices manual for a five 5 or ten 10 year guarantee unless modified by the contract documents to exceed those minimums 2 the owner or the owner s representative should identify applicable code and insurance requirements relating to the roof assembly. Rgc roofing and guttering specialist is a leading and reputable company based in shenley. Rgc roofing practices manual rpm and other publications including those used by the rcabc educational foundation ref during the training of roofing apprentices and journey persons for the province of british columbia. 1849 harlem road buffalo ny 14212 email us.

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. The irc addresses roof covering requirements in several areas. Conform to the rgc guarantee standards and to the appropriate csa cgsb ulc and astm standards for the materials used in the roofing system specified. This roofing guide includes information sections reprinted from the rcabc guarantee corp.

With rgc construction you ll have the most reliable durable tools to handle any job. 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 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. Roof coverings and best practices.

While every attempt to ensure completeness and accuracy has been made this manual should be used as a reference only. Materials to be listed in the rgc accepted materials list of the rcabc roofing practices manual 2 sheet steel roofing and flashing shall be formed of steel conforming to one of the following material specifications as applicable. All roofstar guarantee standards are published in the roofing practices manual which also lists currently accepted materials that qualify for a roofstar guarantee.