Shading Compliance Review

Use this page to test your understanding before applying the course concepts in the calculator or on a live project.

Scenario Assessment

A north-facing elevation claims overhang compliance, but the section only shows a sketch dimension. Explain what evidence you need before counting the shading.

Write your answer in your own notes, then compare it to the course lessons, reference points and worked examples.

Review Questions

1. How would you apply "Purpose of Shading" on a real project?

Know why external shading affects solar heat gain.

2. How would you apply "Projection Method" on a real project?

Decide whether an overhang should be treated as compliant shading.

3. How would you apply "Shading Evidence" on a real project?

Create shading notes that can support the compliance result.

4. What should you do when a project input is uncertain or unsupported?

Flag the missing evidence, use a conservative assumption where appropriate, and avoid claiming compliance until the information is confirmed.

5. What should every final compliance note make clear?

It should show what was checked, which evidence supports the inputs, what assumptions were made, and which SANS 10400-XA reference points apply.