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House with no roof overhang.
No only does a roof overhang protect a facade from the ravages of weather it also can act like an awning to shade a patio or deck.
I have battled with the same overhang no overhang design.
Every house needs roof overhangs adequate roof overhangs help shade windows in hot weather and reduce the amount of rain that hits your siding windows and doors.
By martin holladay july 11 2014.
With the west east overhangs the main use is siding window protection and keeping rain snow from foundation.
We love the look of the no overhang scottish style roof line as well.
With our house we are planning minimal east and west overhangs and ample south and north.
A great example is the darwin martin house in buffalo.
Roof overhangs protect siding doors and windows from rot and water entry.
Frank lloyd wright did it all the time.
Martin is also correct when he says that you can do roof overhangs in modern design.
And a wide overhang will divert rainwater away from the foundation which helps keep a basement dry.
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