Patent ID: 6672012
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: E04D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
In a roof structure having a water control system including a gutter positioned at an edge of the roof structure, the gutter forming a trough for collection of water flowing from the roof structure, a gutter cover adapted to direct water flow into the gutter while preventing debris from entering the gutter, said gutter cover comprising:a continuous elongated body having a substantially planar upper portion and an arcuate nose forming a lower portion of said elongated body, said arcuate nose positioned above the trough of the gutter and said planar upper portion affixed to the roof structure; a substrate texture applied to said cover body; and a coating comprising polyvinylidine fluoride and acrylic applied to a surface of said cover body, the combination of substrate texture and coating improving the flow of water flowing across the cover such that water flow follows the contour of said arcuate nose into the gutter while debris associated with the water is substantially jettisoned off said cover without entering into the gutter.