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NC is one of more diverse states in the US. The coastal climate is rather different from the mountains. Mostly it is a style decision. On the coast, it allows for more uplift by a hurricane but keeps water off the house better. Which is better depends on the particular hurricane. Outside of that, I am not sure that it matters much.

We are getting more aggressive rainfall events over time but 2.5 feet is a bit much for most of the state. I believe I have 1 foot and have always had 1 foot in NC.

Much depends upon the house's response to the site (as David mentioned) and the style of the house's architecture.

TK ITS A CRAFTSMAN STYLE ' STONE WITH PINE SIDING

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On the NC coast and have a 4’ overhang to shade windows during the summer.

Gilgo - all around? or just at the windows? Break-aways at the windows makes sense on the south side but that would be a lot of uplift on the roof during a high wind event. And 4 feet would make for some blocking of desired sun. The other issue is that many houses are 2 story and a typical overhang only blocks sun on the top floor. At the coast, public areas with larger windows are often on the top floor which can make the strategy work. But 4 feet all around tied in to the roof structure seems like an unusual way to give sun shading. Do have external roof bracing at certain intervals?

Every hurricane reference I find discusses 12 inches as typical with statements like - "if you have over 12 inches".... But I have found some saying stay less than 20 inches or 24 inches. Either way, the greater the overhang definitely means more potential wind damage.

I clearly prioritized wind safety as I have a short hip roof with 12 inch overhangs. The other issue on the NC coast is that I believe overhangs count as encroachment into CAMA zones.

David: All around. Yes for CAMA zones the overhang does count. Our house, including the roof, was designed for 150 mile winds. It’s all about the structural integrity and tie downs. Google Deltec Homes based in Asheville.

I've heard of them before. When I was building, it was significantly more expensive to do pre-fab but I considered that it might be more wind resistant. They do have some interesting designs and circular is the best wind shape. I didn't have that much flexibility in building envelope - my depth I think was like 30 feet and closer to 22 made sense given proximity to road.

I guess the better way to say it is that a larger overhang creates extra expense when factoring in wind loads. And then larger roof for greater repair/replacement costs. Then I would assume you are forced to do a sealed attic but that is best anyway. Typical soffit venting lets up quite a bit of water during a hurricane.

I'm in SW Florida on the coast and built a craftsman style house. My eaves are 32" deep which was the maximum the engineer felt comfortable allowing.