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.
Is Your Roof Ready for Fall? 7 Things Maryland and Virginia Homeowners Should Check A mid-Atlantic summer is rough on a roof, between the heat, the humidity, and whatever’s left of that one tropical storm that rolled through in August. Most of that wear doesn’t show itself from the ground. Fall roof maintenance is what…
Tesla is winding down its Solar Roof product line, bringing one of the most distinctive residential solar products ever introduced closer to the end of its run. For American Home Contractors, this is more than industry news. AHC is a Tesla Premier Certified Solar Roof contractor and has completed more Tesla Solar Roof installations than…
One minute it’s sunny, the next you’ve got golf-ball-sized hail bouncing off your driveway. That’s summer in Maryland and Virginia for you. These storms move fast, and so does the damage they leave behind. The tricky part is that a lot of that damage doesn’t show up as a dramatic hole in your roof. It’s…
When outdoor temperatures climb into the 90s and the air feels thick and heavy, you may wonder how your solar panels handle summer heat in Maryland. Most homeowners assume blazing sun means peak production. Not really. High temperatures actually make solar panels less efficient. The good news is your panels are still generating electricity, even…
If your power flickered or your gutters looked a little worse for wear after the storms that rolled through the DMV in mid-March, you are not imagining it. A powerful weather system brought high winds, localized flooding, and a heightened tornado threat across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. The challenge for local property owners is that…
