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Soffits and fascia

· p. 327

The cross section shows a roof eave with shingles and roof sheathing supported by a rafter above a framed exterior wall and ceiling joist. A horizontal vented soffit encloses the underside of the overhang, while fascia c

1897

Excess shingle overhang

· p. 342

The illustration shows a cross section of a roof eave and exterior wall, with an enlarged detail of the shingle edge and gutter. The section identifies the roof rafter, ceiling joist, wall stud, and wall sheathing. In th

1328

Wind washing

· p. 237

The cross section shows an insulated exterior wall meeting a sloped roof and an insulated attic floor at the eave. Heavy arrows depict wind entering through the soffit area and exterior wall, then moving through the atti

1814

Rotting soffit and fascia

· p. 327

The illustration shows a house with a sloped roof, an exterior chimney, an electrical service mast, and gutters along the eaves. Dashed circles identify locations particularly prone to soffit and fascia rot: near the chi

1381

Insulation short circuit

· p. 251

The cross section depicts a wood-frame exterior wall meeting an insulated attic floor and sloped roof at the eave. Rigid insulation and new siding have been added outside the old siding, while the stud cavity remains emp