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ᐅ Eaves overhang of 50 or 60 cm for a gable roof bungalow with a height of 6.30 meters

Created on: 24 Aug 2018 10:58
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blaupuma
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Hello, we are building a bungalow with a gable roof at a 35-degree pitch. It will have a U-shaped layout.

Now the question is whether to choose a 50 cm (20 inches) or 60 cm (24 inches) roof overhang.

I tend to go for the 50 cm (20 inches) overhang, since our house is not very tall (6.3 m / 20.7 ft) and I think large roof overhangs make the house look smaller visually.

Has anyone faced the same question?

Does anyone have a photo of a 50 cm (20 inches) roof overhang?

My architect says it doesn’t really matter and is only a matter of appearance. The facade would be equally protected either way.

(I prefer a modern look)

Thanks to everyone.
blaupuma24 Aug 2018 18:40
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Yes, I sometimes have strange questions.

Thank you for the picture !nordlys
bauenmk202011 Apr 2020 09:15
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ypg schrieb:

At 60 (from 50), the entire overhang is included in the built-up area.

Use the 50!
Hello, does this apply nationwide?
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Escroda11 Apr 2020 14:09
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bauenmk2020 schrieb:

Hello, does this apply nationwide?
No. In Schleswig-Holstein, Baden-Württemberg, and North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, it is 1.50 meters (5 feet).
hausnrplus2512 Apr 2020 00:04
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NI says
"The distance [of 3m (10 feet)] may be reduced by roof overhangs and cornices by no more than 0.50m (20 inches), [...]"
means that the house would then need to be moved by 0.1m (4 inches) when at 0.6m (24 inches) ...