The Benefits of a North/South Facing House
Homeowners ought to take into consideration where their house is facing, especially in a place like Arizona where the sun can get intense. The two most common orientations for homes, especially in Metro Phoenix’s residential areas, are those facing North/South and East/West. There are a few factors to consider when choosing between these two.
East/West Facing House
One common mistake that new homeowners make is not taking into consideration where their home would be facing. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West as we all may know. The sunsets in Arizona are some of the best to see but with this, the heat feels more intense indoors as sunlight directly strikes the front and rear windows. As a result, temperatures within East/West-facing homes will be a whole lot higher, essentially increasing your energy costs.
North/South Facing House
On the other hand, having a North/South-facing home affords you lower temperatures as sunlight does not directly go through it. Windows located at the back and the front certainly won’t be allowing sunlight to seep in, saving you on cooling costs, which can get quite high in Arizona summers.
Solutions to Keep Your Home Cooler
Whatever the orientation of your home is, it’s definitely important to have shade solutions so that you can keep it cool and comfortable all-year-round for you and the whole family.
Window Sun Screens – Control the amount of sunlight that comes through your windows by installing window sun screens. You can even get an amazing rebate through the SRP Rebate Program, making installation even more affordable!
Patio Shades – These are great for protecting you patio and allowing you to spend more time outdoors, while completely enhancing your home. All Pro’s sealed track shades keep the bugs and debris out completely and keep the sun out during the warmer seasons and the heat in during the cooler ones.
Awnings – Place awnings over your doors and windows to help keep the sun out of your outdoor areas. Expand your outdoor entertainment space by installing awnings on your patios or over your pools.
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About the Author: Robert Mulvin, Founder of All Pro Shade Concepts
Robert Mulvin is the owner and founder of All Pro Shade Concepts, an Arizona-owned shade company he established in 2005. A native Arizonan with more than two decades of hands-on industry experience, Robert understands the challenges the desert sun creates for local homes, patios, windows, and businesses.
Under his leadership, All Pro Shade Concepts has grown from a small garage-based screen company into one of Arizona’s leading providers of custom window sun screens, retractable patio shades, and retractable awnings. Robert remains actively involved in company operations, product innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Robert’s passion is helping people throughout his Arizona community create more comfortable, functional, and enjoyable places to live. Through his articles and expert guidance, he shares practical ways homeowners and businesses can reduce harsh sun exposure, improve outdoor comfort, protect their spaces, and make the most of everyday living in Arizona’s unique climate.
