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Eaves (air intake)

D.02Standing seam metal roof
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How this node works

At the eaves the covering folds into a drip edge over the gutter; below, an opening protected by a mesh lets air into the cavity above the insulation, ventilating the back of the metal and preventing condensation.

Key points

  • Metal covering
  • Drip edge
  • Air intake (ventilation)
  • Boarding + membrane
  • Insulation
  • Gutter

Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.

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