You can see those ugly black streaks on roofs almost everywhere. Algae is a problem in most of the country, especially in hot, humid climates, and once it takes hold, it’s hard to get rid of, so prevention is the goal.
MetalForming Inc. owner Geoff Stone shared the story of an epiphany turned solution on a recent visit by Roofing Contractor to the firm’s Peachtree City, Ga., headquarters. MetalForming, founded in 1997, sells a variety of computer-operated machines used in the factory and on the jobsite for the fabrication of metal roofing and other building components.
Imagine one of your employees bashes your company or their coworkers on Facebook. You might think that you could fire that employee. But you would probably be wrong. Or consider whether you should Google job applicants.
Let’s face it - few things are the way they used to be. In the current economy with millions of people searching for work, you’d think finding qualified candidates would be a snap.
During this time of high unemployment, economic
challenges and seemingly never-ending recession, it is inspiring to see a
young, new company making a difference. EagleView® Technologies is a
fast-growing company that invented a new technology that is changing the
roofing industry.
Quick! Look up at your roof! Is it dirty,
streaky, stained, and downright ugly? If you answered yes to any of the above,
then chances are your home is being attacked by algae - a living organism
growing on what was once likely a beautiful roof.
Because we will never truly get away from the
roofing industry’s hands-on practices in product application and service
doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to handcuff ourselves and our companies
to the same sales, production and accounting ways of the past.
The black rhino professional tools brand was created by Darin Newell to offer something that was durable enough to stand the test of time and be good-looking enough to get people excited as soon as they looked at the products being offered.
Roofing contractors know from experience that the best tools and equipment can help them achieve their goals more quickly and efficiently. Roofers need tools that will work properly and get them through the job without interruption.
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