Chinese eaves
An eave is the edge of a roof. Eaves usually project beyond the side of the building generally to provide weather protection. Some buildings, such as Craftsman bungalows, have very wide eaves with decorative brackets.
The word eave can also refer to the lower part of a sloping roof which projects beyond the wall or the soffit.
In passive solar building design, the eave may be extended to control the amount of solar light and heat entering the window(s).
See also[]
- Eavesdrip and eavesdrop
- Chhajja
- Rainhead
- Soffit
- Lookout (architecture)
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