Eaves protection " Additional layer of roofing material applied at the eaves to help prevent damage from water backup (typically caused by ice damming).
In new homes, roofing felt is applied from the edge of the roof to a point not less than 12" inside the inner face of the exterior wall. In some localities this eaves protection must go 10 or 12 feet up the roof (especially on low-sloped roofs), ...
 See also: Eaves, Ventilation, Shingle, Insulation, Roofing felt
  
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