If you plan to have gutters installed or repaired, it's important to understand the local environmental conditions. North Las Vegas, for example, has a unique climate that affects how homes in the area handle water. The desert may be dry, but when it rains (and it usually does not rain in the winter), it comes down in a hurry and a lot of it! Winter rainstorms in the desert tend to be very short and extremely intense. That's not so different, really, from how some summer thunderstorms behave in other parts of the country. You can expect a good downpour for 20 minutes or so, and then the sun comes out and everything dries up. If your gutters aren't installed properly or if you have the wrong kind of gutters, they're not going to channel that intense water away from your house and your roof in a safe and sound manner.
Repairs are just as crucial to the lifespan and efficiency of your gutter system in North Las Vegas as anything else. Over time, strong winds, debris buildup, and just plain old wear and tear could knock your gutter system out of whack. If you don't want to find yourself in a situation where your home is about to incur expensive water damage, it's a good idea to check your system regularly for signs of trouble. I look for sagging, leaks, and really bad clogs (I had one gutter that was practically a zipline for squirrels). If something doesn't look right, I call in pros. When you fix gutters, you almost always need to re-weld seams, swap out sections, or work on hangers. I figure if the hangers or my gutters are toast, it's much better to catch (and pay for) that problem early than to risk losing my roof and the top floor of my interior to a flood.
North Las Vegas offers a wide selection of customization options that allow you to match your home's aesthetic and ensure effective water management. Besides standard choices like aluminum, copper, or vinyl, there are semi-custom and fully custom colors, designs, and gutter systems to complement your home's architecture. I rarely push or promote gutter guards, but I really do think they are a good idea in North Las Vegas because of the limited overhangs (which should actually be miters—instead of straight runs, the gutters should go around mitered edges) and the lack of trees—gutter guards reduce the maintenance, so it’s a net gain in appearance and function, if you ask me. Finally, try to find an installation service that focuses on the aesthetics of the gutter system.
