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It's "what will still be protecting my home in 20 years?"](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-in-aspen-what-lasts-longer-at-altitude-1) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-in-aspen-what-lasts-longer-at-altitude-1) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) ### [Metal Roofing vs Asphalt Shingles in Aspen: What Lasts Longer at Altitude?](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-in-aspen-what-lasts-longer-at-altitude) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Metal%20Roofing%20-CO.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Metal%20Roofing%20-CO.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-in-aspen-what-lasts-longer-at-altitude) #### Mar 17, 2026 #### Mar 17, 2026 [When you're replacing a roof in Western Colorado, the question isn't just "what looks good?" It's "what will still be protecting my home in 20 years?"](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-in-aspen-what-lasts-longer-at-altitude) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/metal-roofing-vs-asphalt-shingles-in-aspen-what-lasts-longer-at-altitude) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) ### [Hail Season in Western Colorado: How to Inspect Your Roof After a Storm](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hail-season-in-western-colorado-how-to-inspect-yosur-roof-after-a-storm) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Hail%20PSM%20blog.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Hail%20PSM%20blog.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hail-season-in-western-colorado-how-to-inspect-yosur-roof-after-a-storm) #### Mar 17, 2026 #### Mar 17, 2026 [Western Colorado's hail season runs from late April through September, with peak activity in May and June. During this window, severe thunderstorms.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hail-season-in-western-colorado-how-to-inspect-yosur-roof-after-a-storm) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hail-season-in-western-colorado-how-to-inspect-yosur-roof-after-a-storm) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) [home improvements](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/home-improvements) ### [5 Warning Signs Your Roof Won't Survive Another Colorado Winter](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/5-warning-signs-your-roof-wont-survive-another-colorado-winter) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Snowing%20roofing%20-%20CO.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Snowing%20roofing%20-%20CO.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/5-warning-signs-your-roof-wont-survive-another-colorado-winter) #### Mar 11, 2026 #### Mar 11, 2026 [A homeowner in Carbondale called us last November. They'd noticed a few missing shingles after a windstorm but figured it could wait until spring.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/5-warning-signs-your-roof-wont-survive-another-colorado-winter) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/5-warning-signs-your-roof-wont-survive-another-colorado-winter) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) [ice dam prevention](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/ice-dam-prevention) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) ### [Spring Gutter Inspection Checklist for Western Colorado Homes](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/spring-gutter-inspection-checklist-for-western-colorado-homes) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Gutter%20Cleaning.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Gutter%20Cleaning.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/spring-gutter-inspection-checklist-for-western-colorado-homes) #### Mar 11, 2026 #### Mar 11, 2026 [Spring in Western Colorado is beautiful. Warmer days, melting snow, and the promise of summer in the Roaring Fork Valley.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/spring-gutter-inspection-checklist-for-western-colorado-homes) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/spring-gutter-inspection-checklist-for-western-colorado-homes) [gutters](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/gutters) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) ### [Why Clogged Gutters Cost Rifle Homeowners Thousands in Foundation Repairs](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/why-clogged-gutters-cost-rifle-homeowners-thousands-in-foundation-repairs) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Gutters%20in%20Rifle%20-%20CO.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Gutters%20in%20Rifle%20-%20CO.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/why-clogged-gutters-cost-rifle-homeowners-thousands-in-foundation-repairs) #### Mar 4, 2026 #### Mar 4, 2026 [Last spring, a homeowner in Rifle called us about a "small crack" in their foundation. By the time we arrived, water had been pooling against their.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/why-clogged-gutters-cost-rifle-homeowners-thousands-in-foundation-repairs) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/why-clogged-gutters-cost-rifle-homeowners-thousands-in-foundation-repairs) [gutters](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/gutters) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) [home improvements](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/home-improvements) ### [AC Repair in Western CO: What to Do When Your Home Won’t Cool Down](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/ac-repair-in-western-co-what-to-do-when-your-home-wont-cool-down) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/6%20Steps%20to%20Unclog%20Your%20AC%20Drain%20Pipe.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=6%20Steps%20to%20Unclog%20Your%20AC%20Drain%20Pipe.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/ac-repair-in-western-co-what-to-do-when-your-home-wont-cool-down) #### Dec 30, 2025 #### Dec 30, 2025 [When your AC isn’t keeping up, it doesn’t take long for a warm afternoon to turn into a miserable evening.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/ac-repair-in-western-co-what-to-do-when-your-home-wont-cool-down) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/ac-repair-in-western-co-what-to-do-when-your-home-wont-cool-down) [heating and cooling](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/heating-and-cooling) [HVAC](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/hvac) ### [Furnace Repair in Colorado: 7 Signs Your System Needs Attention Before Winter Hits](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/furnace-repair-in-colorado-7-signs-your-system-needs-attention-before-winter-hits) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/avoid-winter-furnace-repair-emergency.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=avoid-winter-furnace-repair-emergency.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/furnace-repair-in-colorado-7-signs-your-system-needs-attention-before-winter-hits) #### Dec 30, 2025 #### Dec 30, 2025 [When winter settles into Western Colorado, your furnace stops being “just another system” and becomes the thing standing between your family and a.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/furnace-repair-in-colorado-7-signs-your-system-needs-attention-before-winter-hits) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/furnace-repair-in-colorado-7-signs-your-system-needs-attention-before-winter-hits) [HVAC](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/hvac) [Furnace Repair](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/furnace-repair) ### [Winter Home Maintenance Checklist for Colorado Homeowners: Prepare Before the Snow Falls](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/winter-home-maintenance-checklist-for-colorado-homeowners-prepare-before-the-snow-falls) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/snowy-house-mountains-OgcJIKRnRC8-unsplash.jpeg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=snowy-house-mountains-OgcJIKRnRC8-unsplash.jpeg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/winter-home-maintenance-checklist-for-colorado-homeowners-prepare-before-the-snow-falls) #### Dec 23, 2025 #### Dec 23, 2025 [When the first snow hits the Rockies, it’s too late to fix that leaky gutter or underperforming furnace. 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