Gutter cover

Abstract

A gutter cover for preventing leaves and debris from clogging a gutter, comprising a central strip having a plurality of perforations disposed therein, said perforations being sufficiently large to allow water to flow while preventing leaves and debris from passing therethrough, wherein said central strip is bounded at either edge by adhesive strips, said adhesive strips having a strong adhesive applied thereto and wherein said adhesive is protected by a peel-off strip.

1 . A gutter cover comprising a central strip having a plurality of perforations disposed therein, said perforations being sufficiently large to allow water to flow while preventing leaves and debris from passing therethrough, wherein said central strip is bounded at either edge by adhesive strips, said adhesive strips having a strong adhesive applied thereto and wherein said adhesive is protected by a peel-off strip.  
   
   
       2 . The gutter cover of  claim 1 , wherein said gutter cover is stored in a roll form.  
   
   
       3 . The gutter cover of  claim 1 , wherein said gutter cover is composed of a highly-durable and weather resistant material.  
   
   
       4 . The gutter cover of  claim 1 , wherein said gutter cover is seven inches wide.  
   
   
       5 . The gutter cover of  claim 4 , wherein said central strip is five inches wide and each of said adhesive strips is one inch wide.  
   
   
       6 . The gutter cover of  claim 1 , wherein said adhesive strips comprise a water- and weather-resistant adhesive.  
   
   
       7 . A gutter cover deliverable in a roll, said gutter cover being composed of a highly-durable and weather resistant material and comprising a five inch wide central strip having a plurality of perforations disposed therein, said perforations being sufficiently large to allow water to flow while preventing leaves and debris from passing therethrough, wherein said central strip is bounded at either edge by one-inch wide adhesive strips, said adhesive strips having a water-resistant strong adhesive applied thereto and wherein said adhesive is protected by a peel-off strip.  
   
   
       8 . A method for installing a gutter cover to a gutter having a front edge, said gutter being attached to a roof having a fascia board, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a gutter cover deliverable in a roll, said gutter cover comprising a central strip having a plurality of perforations disposed therein, said perforations being sufficiently large to allow water to flow while preventing leaves and debris from passing therethrough, wherein said central strip is bounded at either edge by a front adhesive strip and a rear adhesive strip, said adhesive strips having a strong adhesive applied thereto and wherein said adhesive is protected by a peel-off strip;    removing a portion of said peel-off strip from the front adhesive strip and exposing a portion of said adhesive;    applying said cover to said front edge of said gutter;    removing a portion of said peel-off strip from said rear adhesive strip and exposing the adhesive;    applying said rear adhesive strip to said fascia board.