A house with a generous roof overhang provides an extra layer of shelter and protection no wonder it looks more welcoming.
Homes with long overhanging roofs.
Overhangs can vary in width from a few inches to several feet.
An overhang is the portion of the roof that runs past the wall providing coverage for the space around the foundation of your shed.
On sheds and homes overhangs are commonly referred to as eaves or rakes depending on where they are located.
It s also possible although much rarer for roof overhangs to be too wide.
The most common design error is to make roof overhangs too stingy.
Located about two hours northwest of philadelphia this three bedroom time capsule was constructed in 1960 with gently sloping low slung overhanging roofs and long horizontal lines.
A related problem is that the roof is actually at greater risk of wind damage.
Even if most people don t register what it is that makes a home seem special using a sloped soffit is an easy way to make a home look old or built with more craftsmanship than typical new homes.
A house with improper overhangs can overheat in the summer can suffer from water entry problems at windows and doors and can have premature siding rot.
Benefits of roof overhang on sheds.
This leads to a situation where there is an excess amount of shade and the exterior of the home appears dark and gloomy.