West Facing Landed

[Movehouseloh]

Hi all, need some advice and feedback.

Are west facing inter-terraces very hot even in the evening/night due to the long exposure to the west sun in the day?

Has anyone lived in a west facing terrace and what are your feedbacks?

Are the following solutions viable...coating the windows, bamboo blinds, curtains exterior paint work, growing bamboo plants etc to alleviate the exposure?

Lastly is it even advisable to get a landed facing the west?

Thanks all

[zzz1]

Hi all, need some advice and feedback.

Are west facing inter-terraces very hot even in the evening/night due to the long exposure to the west sun in the day?

Has anyone lived in a west facing terrace and what are your feedbacks?

Are the following solutions viable...coating the windows, bamboo blinds, curtains exterior paint work, growing bamboo plants etc to alleviate the exposure?

Lastly is it even advisable to get a landed facing the west?

Thanks all

It will...

expecially when your left and right PLUS the back are areadly A&A.

Look at the configuation layout...the windows for the rooms some are facing the hall or kitchen...the ventilation will be a problem

If do the extended canopy...the unit become dark...using the plants will only help abit...

if you plan to A&A, the ventilation will be better but u still have the sun facing anyway..and that will not that bad..

haven said that...sometime no choice..the area if got the mixture of semi-d and terrrace. the better facing will be on the semi d side....this what i observed..

[devilplate]

Hi all, need some advice and feedback.

Are west facing inter-terraces very hot even in the evening/night due to the long exposure to the west sun in the day?

Has anyone lived in a west facing terrace and what are your feedbacks?

Are the following solutions viable...coating the windows, bamboo blinds, curtains exterior paint work, growing bamboo plants etc to alleviate the exposure?

Lastly is it even advisable to get a landed facing the west?

Thanks all

if can build sunshade to shield the sun....den shd be ok...

[Wild Falcon]

Should be ok. Most landed is low which means the west sun impact is diminished. Also, imagine u bot a bungalow, north south east west also got facing one right, or semi D - willl face 3 sides.

So in short, very hard to completely avoid west sun facing in landed, unless it's those dark dark terrace house lor. And in that case, u may actually prefer some sunshine in the house.

And landed is always hotter - becos the heat permeates from the roof.

[sfwoo]

Should be ok. Most landed is low which means the west sun impact is diminished. Also, imagine u bot a bungalow, north south east west also got facing one right, or semi D - willl face 3 sides.

So in short, very hard to completely avoid west sun facing in landed, unless it's those dark dark terrace house lor. And in that case, u may actually prefer some sunshine in the house.

And landed is always hotter - becos the heat permeates from the roof.

For those dark dark inter-terraces, look for big big airwells.

Very cooling.

No matter the facing.

[Movehouseloh]

Thanks all...is it true that for west facing landed, there is typically less wind flow as well?

Is there such a thing as "discount" off market rate for west facing units?

Thanks again...

[chiaberry]

Hi all, need some advice and feedback.

Are west facing inter-terraces very hot even in the evening/night due to the long exposure to the west sun in the day?

Has anyone lived in a west facing terrace and what are your feedbacks?

Are the following solutions viable...coating the windows, bamboo blinds, curtains exterior paint work, growing bamboo plants etc to alleviate the exposure?

Lastly is it even advisable to get a landed facing the west?

Thanks all

I live in a landed bungalow. Some of the rooms face west. Even though there is dense jungle/rainforest (nature reserve land) directly behind us in that direction but it doesn't shield particularly well. Those west-facing rooms are very very hot (like oven) in the afternoon. The sun heats up the brick/roof (just like an OVEN). We successfully use solar panels for our water heater and get nice hot water in the afternoon for bathing/washing. The west-facing rooms all have to use air-con. But the other facings are not air-conditioned.

[Movehouseloh]

Thanks Chiaberry, does the heat subside in the evening (say 7pm) or is it still hot through the night?

The unit I have viewed have 3 out of 5 rooms facing west and I do not want to rely too much on air conditioning (unless in the hot months)...

Appreciate your feedback.

Thanks again

[wannabe]

Never buy a direct west facing landed.
My room has west sun although my terrace faces the east.
my aircon is switched on all the time.
I'm moving out soon.

[zzz1]

Thanks Chiaberry, does the heat subside in the evening (say 7pm) or is it still hot through the night?

The unit I have viewed have 3 out of 5 rooms facing west and I do not want to rely too much on air conditioning (unless in the hot months)...

Appreciate your feedback.

Thanks again

the brick and motar is like a sponge conducted the heat and release slowing thru the night. U properly need to add insulation and stuff....

Actually not much of the choice on the facing..if possible try to avoid...
if need to have...you need to have a good ventilation , that will help abit ..

[sfwoo]

Also must see if shaded or not, view in the late afternoon.

I got 2 rooms west facing.

But got condo and tall trees planted by condo providing shade...so the walls do not emanate heat thru the night.

[Movehouseloh]

Thanks all!!...Will recce this evening.

[chiaberry]

Thanks Chiaberry, does the heat subside in the evening (say 7pm) or is it still hot through the night?

The unit I have viewed have 3 out of 5 rooms facing west and I do not want to rely too much on air conditioning (unless in the hot months)...

Appreciate your feedback.

Thanks again

Depends on the season. It can be hot through the night at certain times of year. We are next to unblocked greenery on the west facing side which doesn't protect us from the heat. Not sure if a high rise condo on that side would give better protection. If your unit is on high ground and in a windy area perhaps the wind might help to neutralize the hot sun effect. The sun will also bleach your flooring/curtains/blinds in exposed areas.

[land118]

Generally, so far no discount even for west facing for landed. Used to stay in SW inter, have 2 trees blocking the sun, quite ok. Trees somehow do provide an cooling effect. Personally, as long not directly west, am ok..., for me a bright house is better than a dark house..., some sunlight is actually good

[wind30]

Generally, so far no discount even for west facing for landed. Used to stay in SW inter, have 2 trees blocking the sun, quite ok. Trees somehow do provide an cooling effect. Personally, as long not directly west, am ok..., for me a bright house is better than a dark house..., some sunlight is actually good

mine is NW facing, at a 37deg angle (ie closer to north)

Bear in mind the sun changes position A LOT throughout the year, though now is the "average sun path".

http://www.gaisma.com/en/location/singapore.html

My place in DEC, I don't get afternoon sun at ALL. But come June, I get more than 45deg afternoon sun. There is also huge tree that somewhat covers my place.

I don't think I felt the baking effect though but I have to wait until June before I feel the strongest afternoon sun again.

Ultimately, you WILL get afternoon sun, either from the front or the back sometime in the year. I guess the MAIN thing is not to get DIRECT west facing.

[wind30]

Generally, so far no discount even for west facing for landed. Used to stay in SW inter, have 2 trees blocking the sun, quite ok. Trees somehow do provide an cooling effect. Personally, as long not directly west, am ok..., for me a bright house is better than a dark house..., some sunlight is actually good

I think west and east facing both equally bad.

Best case is NS facing. Even NS facing will be bright in the day time lah.... as long as you have adequate windows.

[land118]

I think west and east facing both equally bad.

Best case is NS facing. Even NS facing will be bright in the day time lah.... as long as you have adequate windows.

U r right, NS would be ideal with windows...., but not always able to find the perfect plot, house, neighbors and other factors in place. Always about decision making, price and location and personal preference. worth buying or not

[devilplate]

most imptly is the PRICE and LOCATION

west sun....install sunshade and high end solar film and blackout curtains

[stl67]

U r right, NS would be ideal with windows...., but not always able to find the perfect plot, house, neighbors and other factors in place. Always about decision making, price and location and personal preference. worth buying or not

My facing is SE. More towards the south side. So I will get morning Sun in the living room. Afternoon the living room is quite cooling.

I planted a tree that has a few layers of umbrella shape type. Very good effect to block out the noon heat. Only problem is that the carpet grass all die as there is no sunlight.

[2824]

Think you should ask for viewing in the afternoon, early evening and see whether you and your family are comfortable with the heat within.

Apr to June is a good time to view, as this is probably the hottest time of the year. If can tahan the heat during this period can tahan during any other periods of the year.

Thanks all!!...Will recce this evening.

[gn108]

To each his own, but this is the reason I'm don't miss staying in landed.
Heat.
Regardless of the orientation, heat gets in, thro' the roof.
Paint work on the west side fades and gets powdery faster than the cooler sides.
Landscaping - think of trees/grass - then worry about termites and bugs.

And thats only if your neighbours don't give you headaches (95% they don;t).

Landed holds it's value coz of supply and ownership rules. But then again, ask those affected by the new central highway...it's FH until the govt takes it away for the public good...so choose carefully on location as well...

[Movehouseloh]

Good inter or corner terraces are hard to come by these days....I see alot of lousy ones in the market ...chiong road, face main road, west facing, super old asking ridiculous price ...

The better ones are all snap up really fast even with the run up in price...

Patiently looking......

Thanks all...

[chiaberry]

To each his own, but this is the reason I'm don't miss staying in landed.
Heat.
Regardless of the orientation, heat gets in, thro' the roof.
Paint work on the west side fades and gets powdery faster than the cooler sides.
Landscaping - think of trees/grass - then worry about termites and bugs.

And thats only if your neighbours don't give you headaches (95% they don;t).

Landed holds it's value coz of supply and ownership rules. But then again, ask those affected by the new central highway...it's FH until the govt takes it away for the public good...so choose carefully on location as well...

Agreed. Add mosquitoes, lizards, spiders, bird shit, birds building nest in yr roof, monkeys and even snakes (if you live near nature reserve). There is a lot of maintenance to do on the exterior and gardens. Most terraces on the market now need serious A&A (therefore serious $$$ flying out of the window) or else new ones are either 99 leasehold or not worth the price. A&A also expensive now with materials and transport costs going up and contractors/designers heavily booked (due to good economy). All in all not such a good time to buy a landed terrace house. My 2

[zzz1]

mine is NW facing, at a 37deg angle (ie closer to north)

Bear in mind the sun changes position A LOT throughout the year, though now is the "average sun path".

http://www.gaisma.com/en/location/singapore.html

My place in DEC, I don't get afternoon sun at ALL. But come June, I get more than 45deg afternoon sun. There is also huge tree that somewhat covers my place.

I don't think I felt the baking effect though but I have to wait until June before I feel the strongest afternoon sun again.

Ultimately, you WILL get afternoon sun, either from the front or the back sometime in the year. I guess the MAIN thing is not to get DIRECT west facing.

if remember correctly, on the 21 dec , during sunset, the sun will set at a angle 22.5 ' south west and on 21 june , sunset at 22.5 ' northwest before seting back, and like wise for morning the setting angle . this is call the solar window..

if based on trpical north .. singapore weather during may to jul is the hottest, the hse facing the north west will be worst hit

[land118]

My facing is SE. More towards the south side. So I will get morning Sun in the living room. Afternoon the living room is quite cooling.

I planted a tree that has a few layers of umbrella shape type. Very good effect to block out the noon heat. Only problem is that the carpet grass all die as there is no sunlight.

On the carpet grass, yes need sunlight. Re-turf my carpet grass 3 times in 5 years, in the end gave up. Gardener recommend pearl grass..., now happy, less maintenance, no need to worry so much liao.

[stl67]

On the carpet grass, yes need sunlight. Re-turf my carpet grass 3 times in 5 years, in the end gave up. Gardener recommend pearl grass..., now happy, less maintenance, no need to worry so much liao.

i spend $ and time to keep the carpet grass alive and in the end give up?

do you need sunlight for pearl grass?

[land118]

i spend $ and time to keep the carpet grass alive and in the end give up?

do you need sunlight for pearl grass?

Pearl Grass also need some sunlight but not critical. If no sunlight or little sunlight, pearl grass will grow upwards. If have sunlight, they grow sideways.., but very slow growth...

You can google about pearl grass...

Interesting forum on gardening u may want to take a look:

http://www.greenculturesg.com/forum/...ng-for-newbie/

[wind30]

if based on trpical north .. singapore weather during may to jul is the hottest, the hse facing the north west will be worst hit

May Jul is the hottest but not by much. 1 deg difference only.

[wind30]

To each his own, but this is the reason I'm don't miss staying in landed.
Heat.
Regardless of the orientation, heat gets in, thro' the roof.
Paint work on the west side fades and gets powdery faster than the cooler sides.
Landscaping - think of trees/grass - then worry about termites and bugs.

And thats only if your neighbours don't give you headaches (95% they don;t).

Actually that is why roof insulation is so impt.

My current place I did reroofing and the contractor kept the old fibre glass insulation and added new paper insulation under my new roof tiles. That coupled with the large air space beneath the roof, there isn't really much heat coming from the roof.

Nowadays a lot of people do roof top terrace or those 2.5 or 3.5 storeys with attic. The attic is just too hot. I have colleagues who complained that their attic is very hot.

My garden is pearl grass. Never cut grass for over a year. Called the gardener once before only. Not much insects unless it rains. We don't even have ants because we don't cook.

My left neighbour is an old couple with a daughter. My left neighbour is only back during new year/christmas for family gatherings.

I REALLY like the peace and quiet...

[land118]

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My garden is pearl grass. Never cut grass for over a year. Called the gardener once before only. Not much insects unless it rains. We don't even have ants because we don't cook.

My left neighbour is an old couple with a daughter. My left neighbour is only back during new year/christmas for family gatherings.

I REALLY like the peace and quiet...

landed not for everyone. If u like nature, gardening, maybe suitable. I like gardening, even have birds setting up nests in trees. Have a water feature, all the time can hear the trickling of water....kinda of relaxing...and some fishes in my small pond. Also have a marine fish tank indoor....

Ya, ever since I re turf to pearl grass, 1 year already, no headache, haven't even cut....best advice I got from gardener thus far..., no regrets.