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SS Section 1: General
SS-1.1 Application Standards
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ARCA members consider what constitutes the
essential roofing practices which must be carried out for a
steep-slope roofing system to provide an acceptance service life in
Alberta. These essential practices are referred to as application
SS Section 4: Slate Tile Roofing
SS-4.1 Decks
SS-4.1.1 General
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Slate tile roofing may be applied to wood
decking or to wood battens fastened to metal or concrete decks. For
batten installations follow manufacturer’s written
application guidelines.
SS Section 5: Cedar Shake and Cedar Shingle Roofing
SS-5.1 Decks
SS-5.1.1 General
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Cedar shakes and shingles shall be applied to a
continuous wood decking, spaced sheathing is not permitted.