White Papers
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, contact our technical sales and service staff.
Food Safety – Protecting Your Brand from the Top
Down
An often overlooked reason of contamination in the food industry is a
leaky roof. Learn how to protect yourself with roof maintenance, repair,
restoration, or replacement. More>>
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. View PDF>>
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. View PDF>>
Save Your Roof and Your Budget with Roof Restoration
Read an 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. View PDF>>
The Importance of Permanent Fall Protection Systems
Review the key benefits, examples, and four steps for establishing a permanent
safety and fall protection plan. View PDF>>
How to Protect Your Roof from Heavy Hurricane Winds and Rain
This white paper discusses steps to take before a hurricane to reduce the risk
of roof damage and failure. View PDF>>
Metal Roof Restoration
Get information about the restoration, maintenance and repair of metal
roofs with emphasis on inspection points, as well as roof replacement
decisions and reroofing options. View PDF>>
Why Rooftop Safety is Everyone's Responsibility
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? View PDF>>
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. View PDF>>