Because the roof is a vulnerable part of a home, ... Open eaves were the norm in older neighborhoods such as the early tracts that went up in Mission Viejo during the 1960s.

Cite: Souza, Eduardo."4 Solutions for Roofs without Eaves (and their Construction Details)" [4 soluções para telhados sem beirais (e seus detalhes construtivos)] 23 Nov 2023.

Historically, roof overhangs and deep eaves performed an important function, ... But I miss an overhang when it rains and I want to open a window for some ventilation.

Ruiz-Temple said the easiest thing Oregonians can do to protect their home from a wildfire is to create a 5-foot buffer space ...