When a traditional row house or townhouse terminates at the end of a block with exposed or projecting eaves, it typically indicates a shift in architectural detailing, property lines, or structural framing compared to standard shared party walls. Row houses usually feature flat roofs hidden behind parapets, but end-unit homes often require sloped gable or hip roofs with protective eaves to shield the exposed exterior side wall from weathering, rainwater runoff, and solar degradation in urban environments.
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