Canadian Roofing Standards

This csa standard is a canadian adaptation of the astm d 1970 standard.

Canadian roofing standards.

Arca divides roof systems and materials into two classifications. Low slope and steep slope. Roofing application standards manual. You can contribute to research become a member of a csa standards development committee contribute feedback on csa standards in draft form during public review join csa standards communities and support the development of standards.

For more than 30 years spri has represented sheet membrane and component suppliers to the canadian and u s. The csa standards development team wants you to get involved. These systems are assembled in the uppermost part of building structures to provide protection and insulation from external elements such as rain sunlight and heat. Sheathing membrane breather type.

The current edition of the manual includes. Steep slope roofing includes watershedding types of roof coverings installed on. The canadian commission on building and fire codes ccbfc therefore established a joint task group to review their content and recommend. Consumer guide to roofing a guide for the selection of roofing services 9734 201 street langley bc v1m 3e8 604 882 9734 website.

Self adhering polymer modified bituminous sheet materials used as steep roofing underlayment for ice dam protection. Paper manual and a fully searchable cd. We focus on keeping our members informed and providing national guidance on the practical regulatory technical and business needs of canada s roofing contractors. Fortunately associations like single ply roofing industry spri are helping with roofing research and standards writing efforts geared to enhance current roof design knowledge and best practices.

Welcome to the canadian roofing contractors association. Roofing dampproofing and waterproofing standards currently referenced in the nbc fall within the category of standards that are considered problematic because they have not been maintained in many years. This crca roofing manual presents proven and acceptable general standards for roofing practices and procedures. Can cgsb 37 54 95 canadian general standards board polyvinyl chloride roofing and waterproofing membrane scope 1 1 this standard applies to flexible polyvinyl chloride pvc membranes for use in roofing and waterproofing.

1 2 this standard also provides a basis for evaluating pvc membranes used on decking subject to pedestrian traffic although. Low slope roofing includes water impermeable or weatherproof types of roof membranes installed on slopes less than or equal to 2 12. Looking to impact standards important to you.