Roof eaves are the edges of a roof that extend past a houses walls. They serve a practical purpose by diverting water and pests away from the foundation but also add to a homes curb appeal. The eaves consist of two main components: the soffit and the fascia. The soffit is the underside of the eave, while the fascia is the vertical facing board. The eaves can be designed in length and style to enhance a homes design and fit the roofs aesthetics. There are four main categories of eaves: exposed eaves, closed eaves, boxed eaves, and abbreviated eaves. The type of eaves you have can help control the force exerted on your roof and home in extreme wind conditions. Depending on where you live, your home may be better suited to a particular eave style for wind control and airflow. Abbreviated eaves are typically closed and have minimal overhanging eaves, making them best for areas where strong winds put roofs with normal eaves at risk of lifting off of the house.