Which term denotes the section of the roof that overhangs the walls?

• A. Soffit
• B. Eave
• C. Fascia
• D. Section

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is identifying the term for the part of a roof that extends beyond the walls to form an overhang. That overhang is called the eave. It’s the section of roof that sticks out past the exterior walls and helps shed water away from the building.

It’s helpful to know related parts: the soffit is the underside of the overhang, often ventilated to allow attic air flow; the fascia is the edge board that runs along the end of the rafters and often supports the gutter. The term section isn’t used to describe this part of the roof.