ᐅ Afternoon/early evening shade caused by adjacent woodland
Created on: 22 Mar 2019 23:22
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curry_wurst
We have the opportunity to purchase a nicely located plot of land in a new residential development. The chosen plot is approximately 630 sqm (7,300 sq ft) in size and is situated at the south-western corner of the development, adjacent to a forest to the south and west (20 m (65.6 ft) distance from the property boundary). The forest is slightly elevated compared to the gently sloping development area.
The development itself is ideal for us (very good transport connections, excellent infrastructure, quiet location, close to our workplaces). Based purely on the zoning plan, our choice clearly fell on this particular plot – see attachment.
The only possible downside of the plot might be the forest to the west – as beautiful as it appears at first glance. During several visits at different times of day, we noticed that the western forested areas already become shaded in the afternoon (from about 3-4 pm). With the sun higher in the sky during summer, the shading of course shifts later in the day.
Would this be a reason for you to reconsider purchasing? Or is it more of a “luxury problem”? Are our concerns perhaps unfounded, and are we giving this too much importance? Other plots further east in the development currently still receive sun when there is already shade on “our” lot. However, this may of course change once the surrounding areas are built on.
We currently live in an apartment on the 3rd floor and get sunlight on our balcony all day long. In summer, this can be almost unbearable in the evenings, too hot. But in spring or autumn, we enjoy the sun after work. The latter would probably no longer be the case in the future – unless a few sunbeams occasionally reach through the trees.
I would very much appreciate your opinions and assessments.
The development itself is ideal for us (very good transport connections, excellent infrastructure, quiet location, close to our workplaces). Based purely on the zoning plan, our choice clearly fell on this particular plot – see attachment.
The only possible downside of the plot might be the forest to the west – as beautiful as it appears at first glance. During several visits at different times of day, we noticed that the western forested areas already become shaded in the afternoon (from about 3-4 pm). With the sun higher in the sky during summer, the shading of course shifts later in the day.
Would this be a reason for you to reconsider purchasing? Or is it more of a “luxury problem”? Are our concerns perhaps unfounded, and are we giving this too much importance? Other plots further east in the development currently still receive sun when there is already shade on “our” lot. However, this may of course change once the surrounding areas are built on.
We currently live in an apartment on the 3rd floor and get sunlight on our balcony all day long. In summer, this can be almost unbearable in the evenings, too hot. But in spring or autumn, we enjoy the sun after work. The latter would probably no longer be the case in the future – unless a few sunbeams occasionally reach through the trees.
I would very much appreciate your opinions and assessments.
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hemali200323 Mar 2019 08:55How tall are the trees? They are 20 m (65.6 ft) from the property line? How far from the house?
On our south side, there is a house 15 m (49.2 ft) away—that feels very close—and in front of it, there are some quite tall trees. That’s why we have few windows on that side—only the kitchen and the small dining room window. The three large living room windows/doors face west and still let in a lot of light. However, it does get quite dark in autumn and spring. We solved this by adding more direct and indirect lighting inside. In autumn, it often remains gray and gloomy outside anyway, so it makes sense to keep the interior bright.
The advantage is that it doesn’t get extremely hot in summer here, and we can still enjoy the evening sun. I think it really depends on the orientation of the house and its position on the plot. Ultimately, it also comes down to the preferences of the builder.
On our south side, there is a house 15 m (49.2 ft) away—that feels very close—and in front of it, there are some quite tall trees. That’s why we have few windows on that side—only the kitchen and the small dining room window. The three large living room windows/doors face west and still let in a lot of light. However, it does get quite dark in autumn and spring. We solved this by adding more direct and indirect lighting inside. In autumn, it often remains gray and gloomy outside anyway, so it makes sense to keep the interior bright.
The advantage is that it doesn’t get extremely hot in summer here, and we can still enjoy the evening sun. I think it really depends on the orientation of the house and its position on the plot. Ultimately, it also comes down to the preferences of the builder.
What kind of trees are those in the forest? Right now, the deciduous trees don’t have any leaves yet, and in summer the sun is higher… It shouldn’t be a problem as long as it’s not a pure spruce forest or something similar.
By the way, if you want to enjoy the sun, you can always go outside. Especially with a forest nearby, it practically calls for walks.
Sunlight inside the house is often overrated anyway. It can be annoying when watching TV, and as soon as a ray of sunshine appears, most neighbors here lower their blinds.
I also live right next to a forest and have an almost entirely wooded plot (700 sqm (7,535 sq ft) with about 30 trees, see picture; that’s 30 years old, and it’s much “woodier” now). In summer, I get a lot of shade, which I find very relaxing because it’s almost unbearable in the sun. In winter, I have full sun here, as there are only a few conifers.
For me, having the forest nearby was actually a selection criterion, as until last season I was raising baby squirrels.
By the way, if you want to enjoy the sun, you can always go outside. Especially with a forest nearby, it practically calls for walks.
Sunlight inside the house is often overrated anyway. It can be annoying when watching TV, and as soon as a ray of sunshine appears, most neighbors here lower their blinds.
I also live right next to a forest and have an almost entirely wooded plot (700 sqm (7,535 sq ft) with about 30 trees, see picture; that’s 30 years old, and it’s much “woodier” now). In summer, I get a lot of shade, which I find very relaxing because it’s almost unbearable in the sun. In winter, I have full sun here, as there are only a few conifers.
For me, having the forest nearby was actually a selection criterion, as until last season I was raising baby squirrels.
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curry_wurst23 Mar 2019 09:53It is a mixed forest. On the western side, there are mostly deciduous trees. Additionally, the forest is located on slightly elevated ground.
In summer, the property receives sunlight until around 6 p.m., if I remember correctly. We will monitor this closely over the next few weeks.
The forest to the south is not an issue.
The house will be approximately 30 m (100 feet) away from the western forest. The advantage of the property is that it is very quiet and scenic, with only one direct neighbor to the northwest. To the southeast, there is a footpath adjacent to the property that leads into a park-like area to be developed between the forest and the properties (20 m (65 feet) wide).
In summer, the property receives sunlight until around 6 p.m., if I remember correctly. We will monitor this closely over the next few weeks.
The forest to the south is not an issue.
The house will be approximately 30 m (100 feet) away from the western forest. The advantage of the property is that it is very quiet and scenic, with only one direct neighbor to the northwest. To the southeast, there is a footpath adjacent to the property that leads into a park-like area to be developed between the forest and the properties (20 m (65 feet) wide).
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HilfeHilfe23 Mar 2019 10:10curry_wurst schrieb:
It is a mixed forest. On the western side, there are mainly deciduous trees. As mentioned, the forest is located on slightly higher ground.
In summer, the property gets sunlight until around 6 p.m., if I remember correctly. We will monitor this closely over the next few weeks.
The forest to the south is not an issue.
The house will be about 30 m (100 feet) away from the western forest. The advantage of the property is that it is very quiet and idyllic, with only one immediate neighbor to the northwest. To the southeast, there is a footpath bordering the property, which leads to the park-like area yet to be developed (between the forest and the properties) with a width of 20 m (65 feet). How will the house be positioned? Every meter closer to the forest costs you a few minutes...
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curry_wurst23 Mar 2019 10:14HilfeHilfe schrieb:
How will the house be positioned? Every meter closer to the forest will add a few minutes to your walk...We haven’t reached that stage yet... but I think it will be roughly as shown in the plan – see attachment in the original post.
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