Roof project reference library

Plain-text copies of every manufacturer instruction, code excerpt, and city document for a DIY asphalt-shingle re-roof in Belton, Missouri (Owens Corning Duration system, Tyvek Protec 120 underlayment, Gibraltar flashing). Each entry links the .txt version first (best for AI tools and phones) and the original PDF second (has the figures). Text was extracted from the PDFs by machine; refer to the PDF for diagrams and anything that reads oddly. Start with SOURCES_INDEX.txt for what each document is and where it came from. Last updated 2026-09-05.

Project lists

MATERIALS_LIST.txt — every material by Menards SKU, governing install doc, key rule, and the still-needed list.
SOURCES_INDEX.txt — index of all sources with publication numbers, dates, original URLs, and open questions.

Building code

IRC_Chapter9_Asphalt_Shingle_Roof_Belton.txt [PDF, formatted] — IRC Chapter 9 sections that apply to an asphalt shingle re-roof (R901–R905.2.8.5, R908), all tables, plus Belton's local amendments as an appendix. 2021 text, verified identical to Belton's adopted 2018 edition for these sections.
IRC_2018_R905_Roof_Coverings_text_PacificMO_handout.txt [PDF] — 2018 IRC R905 text as published by Pacific, MO; used to verify the 2018/2021 match.
2021 IRC R806 Roof Ventilation (PDF only) — attic ventilation rules (1/150 or 1/300 net free area). Scanned image PDF, no text layer.
Belton_MO_Ice_and_Water_Shield_Requirement_Letter.txt [PDF] — City of Belton letter quoting UDC Sec. 10-5: 2018 IRC adopted; Table R301.2(1) values (ice barrier YES, 115 mph wind, 20 psf snow).
Belton_MO_Inspection_Guidebook.txt [PDF] — City inspection guide; roof inspection = sheathing, ice & water, underlayment, drip edge, valleys, venting. Mid-phase + final.

Shingle system (Owens Corning)

OC_TruDefinition_Duration_Shingles_Install_10014283-L_Jul2026.txt [PDF] — Duration shingle installation instructions, Pub. 10014283-L, July 2026 (current).
OC_Starter_Strip_Plus_Install_10027064-A_Jul2024.txt [PDF] — Starter Strip Plus, Pub. 10027064-A, July 2024.
OC_ProEdge_HipRidge_Install_10017200-E_Apr2025.txt [PDF] — ProEdge hip & ridge shingles, Pub. 10017200-E, April 2025.
OC_VentSure_4ft_RidgeVent_WeatherPROtector_Install_10011388-C_Apr2020.txt [PDF] — VentSure 4' strip ridge vent with Weather PROtector, Pub. 10011388-C, April 2020.
OC_TechBulletin_Open_Valleys_TB-10024108_Apr2020.txt [PDF] — OC technical bulletin: open metal valleys (26 ga min, 24" wide, laps, bleeder shingles).

Underlayment and ice & water barrier

OC_WeatherLock_Series_IceWater_Install_10011693-A_Oct2019.txt [PDF] — WeatherLock G / Flex / Mat installation, Pub. 10011693-A, Oct 2019. Valleys before eaves; over eave drip edge, under rake drip edge.
DuPont_Tyvek_Protec_Install_Guidelines_43-D100784.txt [PDF] — Tyvek Protec 120/160/200 installation guidelines, rev. Aug 2025.
DuPont_Tyvek_Protec120_Product_Info_Sheet_Sep2025.txt [PDF] — Protec 120 product data; lists ASTM D8257, D226 I/II, D4869, E108, ICC-ES AC188 compliance.

Metal edges, flashing, penetrations

Gibraltar_DripEdge_GutterApron_Install_Guidelines.txt [PDF] — drip edge (ADE12-WH) and gutter apron (GA-WH) installation.
Gibraltar_W-Valley_V18G_Install_Guidelines.txt [PDF] — W-valley flashing installation (flashing maker's sheet).
IPS_Roof_Flashing_Install_Instructions_all-flexible.txt [PDF] — IPS 3"–4" flexible pipe boot installation. No petroleum sealant on the collar.
Broan_636_RoofCap_Install.txt [PDF] — Broan 636 exhaust roof cap installation.
SealBest_SBS_Premium_Roof_Cement_TechData.txt [PDF] — SealBest SBS roof cement data sheet. No ASTM D4586 claim; petroleum-based, keep off the pipe boot collar.

Industry reference

ARMA_Residential_Asphalt_Roofing_Manual_2014_Edition_FREE.txt [PDF] — ARMA Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual, 2014 edition (free from ARMA; 2022 edition is paid). Long file.

Manufacturer documents are copyright their manufacturers; code text is copyright the International Code Council; ARMA manual copyright ARMA. Hosted here as a personal working reference for a permitted DIY project.