Indigenous Shading

Detail ID 5.0401.1
Topic
Solar Gain Reduction
Subtopic
Landscaping
Desired Outcome

Heat gain reduced in cooling season

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

Specification Objective

Select plantings that are:

indigenous and drought resistant

evergreen, in cooling dominated climates

deciduous, in heating dominated climates

Plantings survive in local conditions using minimum amount of water and provide seasonally correct shading

Specification Objective

Select plants that will not grow to a height that would cause damage to the home if it or any part of it fell on the home

Reduce possibility of building damage

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Landscaping