An exposed rafter end is simulated by a frame and complementary sleeve.
The frame is attached to a building eave and the sleeve is inserted over
the frame. In an alternative embodiment, the sleeve is inserted over an
exposed rafter end. In yet another embodiment, the simulated exposed roof
rafter end comprises an architectural design at a distal end and a cradle
at a proximal end having a shape which is complementary to the profile of
a conventional rain gutter to thereby cradle the rain gutter and provide
support thereto. The simulated exposed roof rafter end can also comprise
a solid member without a cradle for use without a rain gutter system.