Professional Gutter Installation in Clovis, NM

Clovis sits in one of New Mexico's most demanding gutter environments. The convergence of persistent wind, severe storms, extreme temperatures, and UV exposure means standard installation methods fail within years. Only purpose-engineered systems last here.

Wind Loading Engineering

Sustained winds of 20-30 mph create constant uplift force on gutters. Spring wind events with 50+ mph gusts can literally tear poorly mounted systems from buildings. We've replaced countless systems that failed due to inadequate attachment.

Our solution: commercial-grade hidden hangers every 16-18 inches (vs. standard 24 inches) secured directly to structural rafters or blocking—not just thin fascia trim. This creates a mounting system with 3-4x the pull resistance of standard installations. It's the difference between surviving High Plains winds and failing within 5-10 years.

Hail Impact Resistance

Eastern New Mexico's position on the High Plains creates ideal severe thunderstorm conditions. Quarter to golf ball hail occurs multiple times most springs and summers. This impacts gutters directly from above—there's no "getting lucky" with glancing hits.

Heavy-gauge .032-inch aluminum is essential. Standard .027 or thinner material dents permanently from large hail, creating valleys where water pools and accelerates corrosion. Our thicker material resists denting and maintains proper slope even after hail events. The upfront cost difference is $1-2 per linear foot—minimal insurance against replacement.

Extreme Temperature Performance

Clovis experiences over 90 degrees annual temperature variation. Winter cold snaps reach single digits while summer heat hits 100°F+. Daily swings of 30-40°F are common. Every degree of temperature change causes aluminum to expand or contract.

We address this with commercial-grade sealants rated for -40°F to 180°F and expansion joints installed on runs exceeding 40 feet. These accommodate thermal movement without cracking sealant or causing joint separation—critical for systems that experience thousands of freeze-thaw and heat cycles over decades.

Flash Flood Capacity

While Clovis averages only 19 inches annual rainfall, much arrives during summer monsoon storms that can produce one inch or more in under an hour. For a typical roof, that's 900-1,200 gallons in 60 minutes—far exceeding standard 5-inch gutter capacity.

We recommend 6-inch K-style gutters for all Clovis properties. The 40% capacity increase over 5-inch systems prevents overflow during our most intense cells. This is especially critical given our clay-loam soils that drain poorly—overflow damages foundations.