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oversail
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oversail [′ō·vər‚sāl]
(building construction)
To project beyond the general face of a structure.


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The oversailing roof is designed to eliminate solar gain in high summer, while generous porches at the east and west ends also help to screen glazing.
The south facade is protected by an oversailing roof, while the west side is shaded by a system of large, fixed brise-soleil.
The form of the building is a simple extrusion constructed with a series of parallel reinforced concrete walls under an oversailing heavy timber roof.
 
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