Wrapped eave?

[hoosier inspector]

Is there a specific name for this detail?

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[barlyhop]

It is referred to as a "Return".

[Inspectorjoe]

cornice return

[barlyhop]

Most of these that I see, and I do take the time to look at them carefully, are mostly rotted. I wish I knew how to flash these areas, lack of a drip edge really is a poor design. Many of these returns are covered in tin which I believe makes adding a drip edge somewhat difficult.

[hoosier inspector]

Thanks!