Eaves are the edges of a roof that overhang the face of a wall and project beyond the side of a building. They form an overhang to throw water clear of the walls and may be highly decorated as part of an architectural style
. Eaves are made of fascia and soffits, with the fascia running underneath the eaves and going around the building horizontally, covering the roof's rafters, while the soffit is the paneling that is under the eaves and fills the gap between the rafters from the weather
. The primary function of the eaves is to keep rainwater off the walls and to prevent the ingress of water at the junction where the roof meets the wall
. Eaves also provide shade for the house, keep the home cool or warm, and protect the foundation and siding on a house or building
. They can also help keep a basement dry
. Eaves are often associated with ancient Greek architecture and are characteristic of classic architecture
. There are different types of eaves, such as exposed rafter eaves, box eaves, abbreviated eaves, closed eaves, and open eaves
