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(3) --- 80 Gemat Cir, Rifle, CO 81650 | [970.963.6563](tel:9709636563) [![Pacific-Logo](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hubfs/Pacific-Logo.svg "Pacific-Logo")](https://www.pacificsheetmetal.net/) - [Services](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services) - [Architectural Metals](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/architectural-metals) - [Electrical](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/electrical) - [Gutters](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/gutters) - [HVAC](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/heating-cooling) - [Maintenance & Repair](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/maintenance-repair) - [Plumbing](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/colorado-plumbing-services) - [Roofing](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/roofing) - [Snow Retention and Ice Dam Prevention](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/snow-retention-ice-dam-prevention) - [Waterproofing](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/waterproofing) - [Water treatment](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/services/water-treatment) - [Resources](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/resources) - [Blog](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog) - Guides - [FAQs](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/resources/faq) - [Planned Maintenance Program](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/resources/planned-maintenance-program) - [Photo Gallery](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/resources/gallery) - [About Us](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/about-us) - [Service Areas](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/about-service-areas) - [Contact](https://3295439.hs-sites.com/contact) # Pacific Sheet Metal Blog ### [Trusted Home Service Contractor in Western Colorado: One Partner for Every System](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/trusted-home-service-contractor-in-western-colorado-one-partner-for-every-system) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/PacificSheetMetal-Jun2017/Image/about-us-background.jpg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=about-us-background.jpg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/trusted-home-service-contractor-in-western-colorado-one-partner-for-every-system) #### Dec 23, 2025 #### Dec 23, 2025 [When it comes to home maintenance, most homeowners face the same headache: too many contractors, too little coordination. One company handles.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/trusted-home-service-contractor-in-western-colorado-one-partner-for-every-system) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/trusted-home-service-contractor-in-western-colorado-one-partner-for-every-system) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) [plumbing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/plumbing) [gutters](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/gutters) [HVAC](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/hvac) ### [Gutter Installation in Western Colorado: The Overlooked Protection Your Home Needs](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/gutter-installation-in-western-colorado) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Gutter%20Cleaning.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Gutter%20Cleaning.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/gutter-installation-in-western-colorado) #### Oct 22, 2025 #### Oct 22, 2025 [Your gutters work quietly, but they’re one of the hardest-working systems protecting your home. From snowmelt in Aspen to summer downpours in Rifle,.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/gutter-installation-in-western-colorado) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/gutter-installation-in-western-colorado) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) [gutters](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/gutters) [ice dam prevention](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/ice-dam-prevention) ### [HVAC Maintenance in Western Colorado: Keep Your Home Comfortable](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hvac-maintenance-western-colorado) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/leaking-hvac.png?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=leaking-hvac.png)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hvac-maintenance-western-colorado) #### Oct 17, 2025 #### Oct 17, 2025 [When temperatures swing from snowy mornings in Aspen to warm afternoons in Rifle, your HVAC system works overtime. Western Colorado’s climate demands.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hvac-maintenance-western-colorado) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/hvac-maintenance-western-colorado) [heating and cooling](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/heating-and-cooling) [home improvements](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/home-improvements) [HVAC](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/hvac) ### [From Blueprint to Reality: Understanding the Phases of Construction with Your New Build](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/understanding-new-build-phases-of-construction) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/new-construction-blue-prints-pexels-a-darmel-7641859.jpg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=new-construction-blue-prints-pexels-a-darmel-7641859.jpg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/understanding-new-build-phases-of-construction) #### Jun 3, 2024 #### Jun 3, 2024 [Building a new home or business is filled with excitement and the promise of creating a space uniquely your own. While the general contractor on a.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/understanding-new-build-phases-of-construction) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/understanding-new-build-phases-of-construction) ### [What is Drip Edge and Why it's Important](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-drip-edge-and-why-its-important) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/anna-atkins-rNBaaxyeWWM-unsplash.jpg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=anna-atkins-rNBaaxyeWWM-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-drip-edge-and-why-its-important) #### May 14, 2024 #### May 14, 2024 [As a property owner, you know how crucial it is to protect your roof from the elements. But have you considered the vital role that a simple metal.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-drip-edge-and-why-its-important) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-drip-edge-and-why-its-important) [waterproofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/waterproofing) ### [What is an Electrical Short?](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-an-electrical-short) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/cables-1080569_1920.jpg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=cables-1080569_1920.jpg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-an-electrical-short) #### Jan 17, 2024 #### Jan 17, 2024 [An electrical short, or short circuit, is a low-resistance connection between two conductors (objects that allow electricity to flow through them).](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-an-electrical-short) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-is-an-electrical-short) [electrical](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/electrical) ### [What Causes Condensation on My Ceiling in the Winter?](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-causes-condensation-on-my-ceiling-in-the-winter) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/photo-1523907148451-986fa7602675.jpeg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=photo-1523907148451-986fa7602675.jpeg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-causes-condensation-on-my-ceiling-in-the-winter) #### Jan 8, 2024 #### Jan 8, 2024 [If water is dripping from your ceiling during the winter, and it’s not due to a roof leak or ice dam problem, condensation is the most likely.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-causes-condensation-on-my-ceiling-in-the-winter) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-causes-condensation-on-my-ceiling-in-the-winter) [roofing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) ### [How to Repair Water Damage From a Roof Leak](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/repair-roof-leak-water-damage) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/ceiling-water-damage.jpeg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=ceiling-water-damage.jpeg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/repair-roof-leak-water-damage) #### Dec 19, 2023 #### Dec 19, 2023 [For most of us, purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments we will make in our lives, both financially and emotionally. We spend years.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/repair-roof-leak-water-damage) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/repair-roof-leak-water-damage) [heating and cooling](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/heating-and-cooling) [indoor air quality](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/indoor-air-quality) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) [home improvements](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/home-improvements) ### [Do Ductless Air Conditioners Need Ventilation?](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/do-ductless-air-conditioners-need-ventilation) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/open-concept-interior-design-unsplash.jpg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=open-concept-interior-design-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/do-ductless-air-conditioners-need-ventilation) #### Dec 12, 2023 #### Dec 12, 2023 [Ductwork is often seen as a necessary component of heating and cooling systems. However, ductless air conditioners, also known as mini-splits,.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/do-ductless-air-conditioners-need-ventilation) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/do-ductless-air-conditioners-need-ventilation) [heating and cooling](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/heating-and-cooling) [indoor air quality](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/indoor-air-quality) ### [What Are Common Causes of Pipe Corrosion?](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-are-common-causes-of-pipe-corrosion) [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Webp.net-compress-image%20(47).jpg?width=400&height=231&length=400&name=Webp.net-compress-image%20(47).jpg)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-are-common-causes-of-pipe-corrosion) #### Nov 22, 2023 #### Nov 22, 2023 [It works silently, secretly destroying the very makeup of your home’s plumbing. As a homeowner, it’s important to recognize the threat of corrosion.](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-are-common-causes-of-pipe-corrosion) [Read More](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/what-are-common-causes-of-pipe-corrosion) [plumbing](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/plumbing) [maintenance](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) [Previous](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/page/2) [All posts](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/all) [Next](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/page/4) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - [maintenance (23)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/maintenance) - [roofing (21)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/roofing) - [home improvements (16)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/home-improvements) - [heating and cooling (15)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/heating-and-cooling) - [gutters (10)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/gutters) - [plumbing (10)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/plumbing) - [electrical (7)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/electrical) - [HVAC (6)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/hvac) - [ice dam prevention (6)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/ice-dam-prevention) - [indoor air quality (4)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/indoor-air-quality) - [Contractors (3)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/contractors) - [Furnace Repair (3)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/furnace-repair) - [waterproofing (1)](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/blog/topic/waterproofing) see all [![pacific-orange](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hubfs/2019%20Rebrand/pacific-orange.svg)](https://www.pacificsheetmetal.net/) **We stand behind all our work 100%.** #### Contact Us 80 Gemat Cir, Rifle, CO 81650 Phone: [970.963.6563](tel:9709636563) Fax: [970.963.6564](tel:9709636564) - [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hubfs/icon-fb-01.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/Pacific-Sheet-Metal-Inc-787436647968930/) - [![](https://info.pacificsheetmetal.net/hubfs/icon-in-01.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-sheet-metal-inc-/) Copyright 2026 Pacific Sheet Metal | All Rights Reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://www.pacificsheetmetal.net/privacy-policy)