EPDM Section 1: Roof Decks
EPDM-1.1 General
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The roof deck provides the structural support
for the roofing system. Roof decks shall be designed in accordance
with the Alberta Building Code to support design and construction
loading.
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EPDM Section 3: Separator Sheets and Auxiliary Leveling Surfaces
EPDM-3.1 Separator Sheets
EPDM-3.1.1 General
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Separator sheets are materials used to separate
roofing system components, to prevent material incompatibility or
to prevent adhesion.
EPDM Section 4: Vapour Retarders
EPDM-4.1 General
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ARCA Warranty Ltd. requires the use of a
vapour retarder membrane for insulated conventional or combination
design E.P.D.M. roofing assemblies, when a Warranty Certificate is
to be issued. When a complete roof system, including the existing
EPDM Section 9: Protected Membrane and Combination Design
EPDM-9.1 General
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A protected membrane roofing design is an
insulated and ballasted roofing system in which the primary
insulation is applied above the E.P.D.M. membrane and retained in
place by ballast.
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EPDM Section 10: Re-Roofing
EPDM-10.1 General
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Re-roofing encompasses both primary membrane
replacement and replacement of the entire roofing assembly above
the structural deck.
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Due to the unique nature of re-roofing, relief