Gutter cover assembly for mounting on a roof edge, and corresponding method

Abstract

A gutter cover assembly and corresponding methods of use, where the assembly is generally adapted for mounting on the edge of a roof and over an adjacent gutter. The assembly includes a cover adapted to extend over the edge of a roof and an adjacent gutter. The cover includes a mounting portion adapted for mounting on the roof, and a guard portion adapted to extend over the gutter to prevent leaves and debris from entering the gutter. The assembly also includes a support disposed under the guard portion to support the guard portion over the gutter. The cover is slideably disposed relative to the support before the cover is fixedly mounted on the roof.

1 . A gutter cover assembly for mounting on the edge of a roof and over an adjacent gutter, the assembly comprising: 
 a cover adapted to extend over the edge of a roof and an adjacent gutter;    the cover including a mounting portion adapted for mounting on the roof, and a guard portion adapted to extend over the gutter to prevent leaves and debris from entering the gutter;    a support disposed under the guard portion to support the guard portion over the gutter;    the cover being slideably disposed relative to the support before the cover is fixedly mounted on the roof.    
   
   
       2 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the support includes a drip edge adapted to contact the back of the gutter.  
   
   
       3 . The assembly of  claim 1  including a least one spacing structure disposed under the cover adapted to space the cover above the roof a predetermined distance to permit venting under the cover.  
   
   
       4 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the support includes at least one perforated portion to permit venting through the support.  
   
   
       5 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the mounting portion and the guard portion constitute a first unit, and the support constitutes a second unit separate from the first unit.  
   
   
       6 . The assembly of  claim 2  wherein the support includes a base adapted to rest in the gutter with a front leg extending upwardly from the base at a predetermined first angle, and a rear leg spaced apart from the front leg extending upwardly from the base at a predetermined second angle.  
   
   
       7 . The assembly of  claim 6  wherein the drip edge is spaced apart from the base a predetermined distance so that when the drip edge abuts the gutter, the base is located closer to the front of the gutter than to the back of the gutter.  
   
   
       8 . A method for protecting a roof edge and a gutter disposed adjacent the roof edge including the steps of: 
 disposing a cover over the roof edge and the gutter;    disposing a support in the gutter and under the cover for supporting the cover over the gutter;    adjusting the cover relative to the gutter so that the cover extends over the gutter in a predetermined manner; and    fixing the cover to the roof edge.    
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the support includes a drip edge, and the step of disposing the support in the gutter further includes the step of abutting the drip edge with the back of the gutter.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the step of adjusting the cover includes sliding the cover relative to the support.  
   
   
       11 . A method for protecting a roof edge and a gutter disposed adjacent the roof edge including the steps of: 
 forming a vent through the roof edge adjacent the gutter;    covering the vent and the gutter with a cover;    spacing the cover a predetermined distance away from the vent hole to permit venting through the vent;    adjusting the cover over the gutter to extend over the gutter a predetermined distance; and    fixing the cover to the roof edge.    
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the step of spacing the cover includes the step of disposing a support in the gutter under the cover.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the support in the gutter includes a drip edge, and the step of disposing the support further includes the step of placing the drip edge in abutting relationship with the back of the gutter.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the step of spacing the cover includes the step of disposing a rear support on the roof edge under the cover and adjacent the vent.  
   
   
       15 . A gutter cover assembly for mounting on the edge of a roof and over an adjacent gutter, the assembly comprising: 
 a cover adapted to extend over the edge of a roof and an adjacent gutter;    a support disposed under the cover, the support being adapted to support the cover over the gutter and to space the cover above the roof a predetermined distance to permit venting under the cover; and    wherein the support includes at least one perforated portion to permit venting through the support.