Why TAPER Matters:

There is no cure-all application rate for any deicing chemical. As with any deicer product or tool the effectiveness and efficiency of use comes from experience. The T. A. P. E. R. Log system is an easy method to track your experiences and establish application guidelines that meet your needs. TAPER is an easy way to track actions and results. Remember, no one application rate fits all storm events.

What TAPER Stands For

• Temperature: How cold did it get since my last application?
• Application: What is my rate of application?
• Product: What product am I using?
• Event: What kind of storm event? Amount/type of precipitation?
• Results: What were the results? Why? What should be changed?

How to use TAPER logs

Information gathered from the TAPER logs can be summarized into application rates for your area. The use of T.A.P.E.R. logs is a means of tracking actions and results to build a foundation for effective material use.