Your roof overhang

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The typical roof overhang serves six basic purposes:

• Help to shade windows in hot weather
  
• Reduce the amount of rain that hits the exterior of the log wall
  
• Provide protection for doors and entryway
  
• Keep basements dry
  
• Protect the foundation from excess water runoff
  
• Help to regulate the temperature of the home
  

The minimum overhang should be 5 feet but longer is better. If your design allows it try and make the overhangs as big as possible.