Corrugated shield

Abstract

The present invention provides a shield constructed from a malleable, corrugated material, wherein the shield is suitable for use in roofing applications. In some embodiments, the invention provides a roofing gutter guard shield including a malleable, corrugated material, the corrugated material including a plurality of openings through which liquid can pass and which openings substantially inhibit passage of roofing debris, the shield having opposed first and second sides with the first side for placement adjacent a roof and the second side for placement adjacent to a gutter, wherein corrugations in the corrugated material extend laterally across the shield between the first and second sides.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to shields to exclude debris from water, and in particular, relates to a shield which is sufficiently malleable to allow it to be moulded to follow the profile of a surface to which the shield is attached. In certain embodiments, the shield is a gutter guard. In other embodiments, the shield may be a flashing or a ridge-cap.[0003]2. Discussion of Related Art[0004]The exclusion of rain water from buildings has been effected by rooves on buildings and the use of roofing materials to direct the water away from the roof, generally towards a rain gutter connected to a down pipe which then directs the water away from the building. Rooves are generally not a single surface and there are joints in the roofing materials. Any joints in the roofing material may allow the entry of water and so flashing and ridge-capping have been used to cover joints and direct water away from possible points of entry ...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The present invention further provides a gutter guard system including a gutter guard according to the present invention and a first attachment means to affix the first side to an outer surface of a roof, whereby affixing of the gutter guard to the roof substantially inhibits water, leaves, twigs and the like from penetrating under the gutter gu

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, water is not the only thing that falls on a roof and the collection of leaves, twigs and the like (debris) in rain gutters has a number of adverse results.

Firstly, the debris may clog gutters and/or downpipes such that water can overflow and possibly damage the building.

Secondly, the debris may collect in the gutter and cause corrosion of the gutter.

Thirdly, the debris may be combustible and cause a fire hazard, especially in fire-prone areas.

Fourthly, the debris may contaminate rain water destined for collection in, for example, d

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