Jacob Petrosky holds the position of Senior Web Developer at American Home Contractors, demonstrating his extensive expertise within both the roofing industry and web development field. He has also spearheaded the development of numerous industry-leading roofing calculators, underpinning his reputation as an innovator. His impressive portfolio boasts over two decades of immersion in the Information Technology sector. His entrepreneurial spirit drove him to both own and operate one of Hawaii's most prominent IT consulting enterprises, in addition to establishing one of the pioneering cloud service companies based in Hawaii. His breadth of knowledge spans diverse areas such as server management, VoIP, network infrastructure, website development, big data analytics, machine learning, and mastery over several coding languages. Since 2020, Jacob has adeptly merged his technological prowess with his work in the roofing, gutter, and solar sector. Notably, he contributed to the creation of one of the inaugural Tesla Solar Roof calculators, demonstrating his forward-thinking approach. His roofing experience extends across the entirety of the United States, wherein he actively manages the websites and technology stacks for numerous contracting companies. The articles penned by him undergo meticulous peer review by other construction professionals whom Jacob routinely consults, thereby ensuring that the information presented on American Home Contractors is both accurate and highly informative.
It is important for homeowners to do their homework before hiring a roofer. Many contractors will claim that they provide full insurance coverage and have workers’ compensation, but this may not be the case at all. If you hire a contractor without checking these facts first, you could end up with expensive problems on your…
There are a few different types of home siding options that you can choose from. Two of the most popular options for homeowners are fiber cement siding and vinyl siding. It can be difficult to make a decision as there are a handful of different considerations when it comes to choosing the right exterior siding.…
Beginning the search for a new roof can prove to be a daunting task. At American Home Contractors (AHC) we strive to make this process as easy and transparent as possible with the knowledge and tools we offer. In the past, storm-chasing roofers have flooded neighborhoods hit by extreme weather events like hail and high…
Installed where the fascia boards meet the roof, gutters are designed to collect rainwater and then redirect it down the downspouts away from your home. A gutters number one job is to move stormwater away from your home as efficiently as possible. Preventing an assortment of issues that come with poorly installed, clogged, or damaged…
Nowadays when walking around the neighborhood it’s not uncommon to notice bulky solar arrays decorating the roofs of homes. Upon a closer look, you might not even realize that certain homes are boasting a complete solar energy system within their shingles. With residential solar becoming more mainstream, products like solar roof systems are providing a…