Bay St. Passive House #3: Roof Overhangs, The Key to Home Comfort

What is the one thing that can block the sun from heating the house in the summer and yet let it heat the inside of the house all year long? Roof overhangs, which are regretfully omitted from many house designs, play a huge roll in protecting the house from rain and the sun and understanding how they work is one of the most important aspects of building a durable, energy efficient home. Join us for changing your understanding of the eaves of your home and why removing them in modern designs is a really bad idea.