eaves
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That Safety Zone would be at least one foot wide, or extend to the edge of the roof eaves, whichever is farther.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The heat risk in a studio apartment under the eaves with no through air -- windows on just one side for example -- was a negative point for Camille Couturier during a viewing with Denke.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Fire hardening includes measures such as cutting back brush, installing fire resistant roofs and closing eaves to resist fire embers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Around the base of the vents, he found a family of rodents and their droppings, along with gaping holes under the eaves of the roofline that allowed them inside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
The first few times I saw her after the conversation under the eaves, I was ready for at least a bit of huffiness, but no, she was completely civil, if a little flat.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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