Patent ID: 8650809
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A method of reducing wind damage to a roof, comprising: providing a wind spoiler device; said wind spoiler device comprising a wind spoiler having a first member and a second member, said first member having a first length and a first width and said second member having a second length and a second width, wherein said first width is approximately coextensive with said second width, said first member being affixed to said second member along their respective widths such that said second member extends from said first member at an angle of about 60° to 120°; and a bracket adapted to attach to the fascia of a roof; said wind spoiler first member being pivotally connected to said bracket by a freely pivotal mechanical hinge such that said wind spoiler may freely rotate from a stowed position, wherein said second member extends outwardly from said bracket at an angle of about 60° to about 90°, to a deployed position and then returns from said deployed position to said stowed position by the force of gravity, wherein said second member extends upwardly from said bracket at an angle of about 140° to about 180°; and mounting said bracket of said wind spoiler device to the fascia of said roof; wherein said fascia includes a gutter affixed thereto and wherein said bracket is affixed to said fascia through said gutter.