Roofing white papers and Presentations.

We publish new white papers periodically that address roofing materials and techniques, preventive maintenance issues, and roofing technologies. Please visit our site often for new postings. If you would like help with a specific roofing question, our technical sales and service staff would be happy to assist you.

Surviving Roof Material Price Increases
The costs of roofing construction and repair are on the rise again. See our list of money-saving strategies that will help you survive increasing roof material price increases. Click here to download (PDF 170KB)

Starting at the Top: Bin Roof Maintenance
Taking the out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach to grain-bin roofing is a bad idea. When roofs leak or fail, easily-spotted and expensive trouble is probably not far behind. Find out the best approaches to keeping bin roofs in good condition with roof-top evaluation strategies and techniques, as well as regular maintenance and repair, and how to get the work done safely. Click here to download (PDF 1.5MB)

Save Your Roof and Your Budget with Roof Restoration
Explanation of roof coatings, benefits of coatings, and when and where to apply coatings. The decision-making process in considering a roof coating is outlined. Click here to download (PDF 88K)

The Importance of Permanent Fall Protection Systems
Key benefits, examples, and four steps for establishing a permanent safety and fall protection plan. Click here to download (PDF 107K)

Hazardous Waste Minimization and Management Program
D. C. Taylor Co., in conjunction with Howard R. Green Engineering Co. and the National Roofing Contractors Association, has developed the Hazardous Waste Minimization and Management Program (HWMMP) to assist roofing contractors with regulatory compliance applicable to hazardous waste generated from roofing projects. Click here to download (PDF 4MB)

How to Protect Your Roof from Heavy Hurricane Winds and Rain
Article discussing steps to take before a hurricane to reduce the risk of roof damage and failure. Click here to download (PDF 127K)

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
What should you inspect? Does it need repair? Click here to download (PDF 50K)

How to Save Money Through an Effective Roof Management Program
A presentation given at The National Facilities Management & Technology and Maintenance Solutions Conference and Expo in Baltimore by Todd M. Kaska, vice president for D.C. Taylor Co. (March 2005). Click here to download (PDF 8MB)

Metal Roof Restoration
Information about the Restoration, Maintenance and Repair of metal roofs with emphasis on inspection points, as well as roof replacement decisions and re-roofing options. Click here to download (PDF 81K)

Preventative Roof Maintenance
A presentation given at the Inside Self-Storage Expo in Las Vegas by D.C. Taylor President Phil Suess (February 2005).  Click here to download (PDF 2.5MB)

Why Rooftop Safety is Everyone's Responsibility
When an accident happens at your facility, safety is everyone's problem. Newspaper reporters and customers tend to notice first where an accident happens and not who was responsible.  Can your company afford that kind of bad publicity?  Click here to download (PDF 80K)

Roof Logic Asset Manager Overview
RoofLogic features, and how you can save time and money with RoofLogic Asset Manager. Click here to download (PDF 164K).