ᐅ Roof Overhang on a Gable Roof as a Protection for the Building Façade?
Created on: 13 Sep 2016 21:00
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We are currently building a single-family house. The roof is designed as a gable roof with an 18° pitch and a 30cm (12 inches) eave overhang.
Personally, I think a roof without an overhang looks more modern. However, my architect believes that the eave overhang protects the house from weathering and is more cost-effective because it requires less complex sealing.
I find it hard to imagine that a) a 30cm (12 inches) eave overhang actually protects the facade and b) that the house would require significantly more sealing work and therefore higher costs without it.
What is your opinion on eave overhangs?
Thank you very much and best regards!
Personally, I think a roof without an overhang looks more modern. However, my architect believes that the eave overhang protects the house from weathering and is more cost-effective because it requires less complex sealing.
I find it hard to imagine that a) a 30cm (12 inches) eave overhang actually protects the facade and b) that the house would require significantly more sealing work and therefore higher costs without it.
What is your opinion on eave overhangs?
Thank you very much and best regards!
@Changeling & Co.: Thanks for the information! We have always liked this solution as well, but it is quite rare among most general contractors. Or if offered, it usually comes with extra charges. Good to know how it works...
In my opinion, it enhances the appearance of the house, giving it a nice modern look.
In my opinion, it enhances the appearance of the house, giving it a nice modern look.
HERR_bau schrieb:
That could be a good home for birds and insectsIn what exactly – where do you see a cavity suitable for birds to nest in the drawing?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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11ant schrieb:
Where exactly do you see a cavity suitable for birds to nest in the drawing?The animals find their own way in there, speaking from experience. We always had bees or wasps under this cladding...