the wall, the soffit may be decorative but it also has the function of sealing the gap between the rafters from vermin and weather. Eaves must be designed for local wind speeds as the overhang can significantly increase the wind loading on the roof. The line on the ground under the outer edge of the eaves is the eavesdrip, or dripline, and in typical building planning regulations defines the extent of the building and cannot oversail the property boundary. See also Chhajja Eavesdrip Eavesdropping Gargoyle Lookout (architecture) Overhang (architecture) Rainhead Soffit References External links Architectural elements Roofs es:Cornisa