Vertical Fin Shading

This tool lets you calculate the shading provided by vertical fins on a window or a wall. Please read the important instructions, notes, and FAQ pages before using this tool.

BETA RELEASE: This is a new tool, and still undergoing testing and verification. The author apprciates any feedback you have on the tool, especially on whether or not the inputs and outputs are clear.

INPUTS
fin depth latitude °
fin thickness show values
fin spacing orientation
fin tilt degrees    
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Support Vertical Fin Shading!

The development and maintenance of Vertical Fin Shading is supported 100% by voluntary user donations. If you found this program helpful, please consider making a small donation...this can be done quickly and securely by credit card, or you can mail a check. Suggested donations are $25 for commercial use, and $10 for personal use. Please visit the Shareware page for details, or you can make a quick PayPal or credit card donation to the right. Thanks!
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Commercial ($25)
Personal ($10)

Mailing List

The author maintains a private mailing list of users of SunAngle and his other shareware solar design tools, and is happy to send you very occasional notices about software upgrades and other items of interest. Such notices do not occur more frequently than a few times a year.

If you're interested in joining the SunAngle mailing list, please send e-mail to the author with this request. Your e-mail address will never be used for commercial purposes or given to anyone else for any reason.