Friezeboard Trim work that follows the eve horizontally below the soffit on the wall. The planes are supported at their ends by triangular, upward extensions of walls known as gables. The roof seems to sit on top of the supporting walls, creating a pyramid shape when viewed from the side. Hopper Crank windows, hinged on the bottom, that open outward from the top. Load Bearing Walls Load bearing walls carry the load from above, down to the foundation.
Load bearing walls brace from the floor to the roof.
They are noted on the blueprint with hatch lines. Warm climate homes with many windows and an open floor plan. The exterior is usually stucco with a tile roof. A hip roof with large overhangs is most common. Some of these elements are characteristic of the Southwestern home style also.