Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

What are eaves of a house? Learn about the types, functions, and benefits of roof eaves. A time-worn concept originating in ...

I’ve always equated it to some kind of sun visor, that open headed cap that works like protective shield, buffering both sun and rain from hitting the face. The roof eave works quite the same way.