System and Method for Protecting Interior Spaces

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a new and improved system and method for protecting interior vented spaces of structures from damage due to moisture entering through vents. The system may include a brace configured for mounting to the roof sheeting around the vent opening. The system may include a tray configured to catch moisture entering the interior vented spaces through the vent opening. The system may also include a vertical support extending from the brace to the tray.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for protecting interior vented spaces of structures from damage due to moisture entering through vent openings, the system comprising:
 a brace configured for mounting to the roof sheeting around the vent opening;   a tray configured to catch moisture entering the interior vented spaces through the vent opening; and   a vertical support extending from the brace to the tray.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the brace is adjustable to the size of the vent opening. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the brace includes a claw configured to grip roof sheeting at the vent opening. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the brace includes telescoping arms. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the vertical support is a rod. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more locking washers secures the tray to the vertical support. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claims 1 , wherein the distance of the tray from the vent opening is adjustable. 
     
     
         8 . A system for protecting interior vented spaces of structures from damage due to moisture entering through vent openings, the system comprising:
 means for supporting a hanging structure under the vent opening;   means for securing a tray to the means for supporting.   
     
     
         9 . A method for protecting interior vented spaces of structures from damage due to moisture entering through vent openings, the method comprising the steps of:
 securing a brace under a vent opening and to roof sheeting around the vent opening; and   extending a vertical support from the brace to a tray,   wherein the tray is configured to catch moisture entering the interior vented spaces through the vent opening.