In American English construction and residential architecture, an "eave" carries the exact same fundamental definition as it does globally: the outer, lower edge of a roof that overhangs the exterior walls of a building. American builders frequently discuss eaves in relation to local climate requirements, snow loads, gutter installations, and attic ventilation systems. Whether in regional dialects or national building codes, the term consistently designates the protective overhang shielding exterior wall assemblies from precipitation.
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