In his column titled Musings of an energy nerd, Martin Holladay claims that every house needs roof overhangs. Now I happen to be a big fan of Martin's writing, and completely agree that we have much ...

After I posted Buildings can be boxy but beautiful if you have a good eye, Commenter Robert asked "Why have overhangs been eschewed?" I eschewed on this for a while and concluded that the answer is ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - Police have reopened a section of a major roadway in Miami after a building overhang and part of a roof collapsed onto the pavement, prompting an hours-long closure in the middle of ...

As work continues on constructing the newest addition to the Walt Disney World hotel lineup, the main building for the Disney Lakeshore Lodge has now received a new roof overhang structure. Looking at ...

June 24, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Responding to the structural challenges that Gulf Coast humidity, wind exposure, and ...

What are eaves of a house? Learn about the types, functions, and benefits of roof eaves. A time-worn concept originating in Greece and Rome, roof eaves are a classic architecture element. But what ...

Q: My house has a 2-foot overhang with exposed rafters. It is a rather unusual design and is quite attractive. When I had a new roof installed a month ago, the nails holding the shingles penetrated ...

Question: Tim, the window frame on the back of my house is deteriorating. If you look at the photos I sent, you’ll see there’s no gutter over this window but rather rain diverters up in the shingles.

The part of the roof least exposed to the weather is often the one in the worst shape. But that’s normal with soffits — the underbelly of the roof overhang. The usual suspects: no sunlight, little air ...