Abstract: A gutter guard which when affixed to a conventional rain gutter on a roof permits the entry of water for collection and directing the water to down spouts to protect plants and soil around a building during the spring, summer and fall, having a closable element for wintertime operation which prevents the accumulation of ice and snow in the gutter which ultimately builds up creating a dam of snow and ice forcing water under the shingles causing injury to the building and the contents therein.