Title: Houses
Description: What way is best to face
bobbyfaescotland - March 11, 2007 02:03 PM (GMT)
Hi everyone,
In the Uk we need to have our gardens facing South to get the most of the sun in the garden. Is there any such requirement in Queensland.
Bobby
ProofReader - March 11, 2007 10:54 PM (GMT)
This may depend on which part of Queensland you are heading for, Bobby; it's a BIG state! It will also depend on such things as nearby hills, prevailing breezes, etc. However, generally speaking a north/south aspect is best so as not to get too much sun inside during the summer.
There's a good, government website (mainly aimed at people who want to build environmentally friendly homes) which has some great information and includes case studies for various different areas. Here's a link to the 'Your Home Consumer Guide' and here's a good link to a case study in Brisbane which, if you scroll down the page to the section entitled "Specific Design Solutions", has a bit discussing 'orientation'. There are also case studies for various other areas, both in Queensland and in other States (for anyone else who's interested).
Bridiej - March 12, 2007 12:42 AM (GMT)
Our garden faces north, we get the sun in the back all day and it moves round from one side of the house to the other (if you're looking from the house towards the garden it goes from right to left). , From about 1-2pm we get shade on one side of the house where we're going to build another deck as it's nice to sit in the shade for a change!
It doesnt tend to come in our house as our roofline sticks out slightly over most of the windows, plus where the dining room doors are we have a gazebo so that stops the light (and heat) coming in there too.
We are going to plant some trees though at the west end of the garden to try and get some shade during the day, otherwise it will just be too hot for kids to play out on the lawn.
Snappy - March 12, 2007 05:44 AM (GMT)
Yeap North is the best place to have your patio here so that the sun goes over the top of you. That way if you have deep eaves you will have shade when it is summer but as the sun dips in winter you should get sun entering the house.
bobbyfaescotland - March 12, 2007 06:07 AM (GMT)
Thanks for all that, lots of useful info.
Bobby
TopCat3 - March 14, 2007 12:49 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Bridiej @ 12th March, 2007 - 10:42am) |
Our garden faces north, we get the sun in the back all day and it moves round from one side of the house to the other (if you're looking from the house towards the garden it goes from right to left). , From about 1-2pm we get shade on one side of the house where we're going to build another deck as it's nice to sit in the shade for a change!
It doesnt tend to come in our house as our roofline sticks out slightly over most of the windows, plus where the dining room doors are we have a gazebo so that stops the light (and heat) coming in there too.
We are going to plant some trees though at the west end of the garden to try and get some shade during the day, otherwise it will just be too hot for kids to play out on the lawn. |
Bridie, you said "kids" plural! :hide:
Snappy - March 14, 2007 10:14 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (bobbyfaescotland @ 12th March, 2007 - 04:07pm) |
Thanks for all that, lots of useful info.
Bobby |
Are you looking at building or buying Bobby when you get here?
Which ever one you choose make sure you have a good undercover outdoor entertaining area as you will live in that area during the summer or winter if you are heading for the Far North.
Bridiej - March 15, 2007 12:43 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (TopCat3 @ 14th March, 2007 - 09:49pm) |
Bridie, you said "kids" plural! :hide: |
OMG must have accidentally slipped on the s key! :blushing: :o :blushing: