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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curry_wurst23 Mar 2019 11:03For better illustration: attached are photos of the situation a few days ago at 4:30 PM...
Honestly? I wouldn’t find it a big issue. If the location of the lot is perfect, you’ll quickly get used to the “shadow side.” We also have tall trees to the west—about 60 meters (200 feet) away. In summer, the trees only start to “interfere” from late August onwards; around then, the area where the pool is located becomes shaded after 6 p.m. However, this “interference” really only affects the pool. Our outdoor seating area is on the other side, covered by a roof, so it stays shaded all day—except for short sunbathing sessions. In summer, that’s our favorite spot.
What I mean is: the shade is only a minor inconvenience in spring. But who has time to lounge in the sun all day anyway? On the other hand, the trees improve air quality, bring bird songs, and provide tranquility—I wouldn’t see it as a problem.
Have you spent a few minutes there in the afternoon at that time of year?
(Opposite, three semi-detached houses are being built. Google “Doppelhaushälfte Ziegelhütte”—those are modestly oriented! Terraces facing north… Your plot is really a gem!)
What I mean is: the shade is only a minor inconvenience in spring. But who has time to lounge in the sun all day anyway? On the other hand, the trees improve air quality, bring bird songs, and provide tranquility—I wouldn’t see it as a problem.
Have you spent a few minutes there in the afternoon at that time of year?
(Opposite, three semi-detached houses are being built. Google “Doppelhaushälfte Ziegelhütte”—those are modestly oriented! Terraces facing north… Your plot is really a gem!)
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HilfeHilfe23 Mar 2019 14:12I don't like it
Dream plot, slightly diffused light is much more pleasant than direct sunlight. Try searching online for “sun path” or “sun position.” There are websites where you can select your plot on a map and see the sun’s path for any date in the upcoming years. This gives you a very good overview, especially of the differences between winter and summer.
curry_wurst schrieb:
In summer, the property gets sunlight until about 6 p.m., if I remember correctly. We will monitor this carefully over the next few weeks.Well... we don’t have a forest nearby, everything is open... south-facing garden, nice new development. Not too dense. To the west of us there is a house next door (and also to the east). A standard gable roof house by Viebrockhaus. In summer, the sun sets behind the roof around 7 p.m.
There’s always something. Our village is lovely. We often take an evening walk. Always interesting to see what people and nature around us are up to.
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