Eave Construction
Eaves are the section of roof that overhangs the building perimeter, eaves have multiple purposes which vary depending on the design of the eave, primarily eaves are designed to protect the building perimeter including any openings such as windows, by shading and shielding the building from the impact of the environment, such as light and heat from the sun, and penetrating water from rain.
Appropriate Reference material
The Building Code of Australia, now known as the NCC (National Construction Code)
The NCC is free for use online, which can be accessed from the Australian Building Codes Board website (registration required) at http://www.abcb.gov.au/
The appropriate Australian Standard is A.S.1684
A.S.1684 is available for a fee from the SIA Global website at http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/
The NCC is free for use online, which can be accessed from the Australian Building Codes Board website (registration required) at http://www.abcb.gov.au/
The appropriate Australian Standard is A.S.1684
A.S.1684 is available for a fee from the SIA Global website at http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/
Eave methods of Construction
There are many ways of constructing eaves, but they all fit into one of two categories of eave construction methods.
1. Traditional Eave construction
2. Simple Eave construction
These are explained further on the "Eave Construction methods" page
1. Traditional Eave construction
2. Simple Eave construction
These are explained further on the "Eave Construction methods" page
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