GUTTER GUARD APPARATUSES AND METHODS

摘要

Gutter guard apparatuses and methods of making the same are provided. A gutter guard apparatus for preventing debris from entering rainwater collection gutters on a structure. A gutter guard apparatus can comprise a guard panel and mesh layer that cooperate to prevent debris from entering a rainwater collection gutter. The mesh layer can be secured to the guard panel at substantially all points of contact between the mesh layer and guard panel to thereby provide a secure and durable gutter guard apparatus. Methods and devices for forming a gutter guard can comprise bonding the mesh layer to a guard panel using a radiant heater, heated roller, adhesive applicator, ultrasonic welder and/or combinations thereof.

主权项

1. A gutter guard apparatus comprising:
an elongate guard panel defining a plurality of spaced filter openings, the guard panel being adapted to extend laterally across an opening of a gutter and longitudinally along the length of the gutter; a mesh layer overlying the guard panel in an area of the filter openings, the mesh layer having first and second opposing side edges, first and second opposing end edges, and a surface extending across the filter openings; and a continuous bond securing the mesh layer to the guard panel, wherein the bond extends across substantially the entire surface of the mesh layer from the first side edge to the second side edge, and extending from one end edge of the mesh layer to the opposing end edge of the mesh layer, whereby the mesh layer is secured to the guard panel at substantially all points of contact between the mesh layer and guard panel.