Designing Roof Overhangs for Arizona Heat Starts With Framing

James Sterling
1 day ago
1 min read

Overhangs are not decorative—they’re functional.

In the Arizona desert, properly framed overhangs:

Reduce solar heat gain
Protect windows and finishes
Improve energy efficiency

Overhangs added late rarely perform as intended. Framed correctly from day one, they’re one of the smartest design investments a homeowner can make.

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