Plan the shade before the sun hits the patio.
Enter your outdoor space, orientation, time of day, wind and budget. Sunplumbmech generates shade layouts, a sun path preview and a seasonal setup plan — pure outdoor inspiration, no construction.
From sunny chaos to a shade plan in four steps
Every plan is generated as inspiration. It is not an engineering drawing, permit document or installation service.
Describe the space
Pick patio type, size, orientation, sun hours and your budget band.
Generate a layout
The AI proposes umbrella, sail and canopy combinations for the zone.
Preview the sun path
See how shade moves morning, noon and afternoon across the day.
Get a setup plan
Receive a product-neutral checklist and seasonal setup notes.
See where shade actually lands
The planner maps your patio from above and blocks out shade zones for umbrellas, sails and canopies so you can position seating, dining and lounge areas with intent.
- Top-down zone mapping for each shade element
- Orientation-aware sun direction arrows
- Product-neutral — no brand lock-in
Umbrellas, sails, canopies and curtains
Mix and match shade styles. These are visual ideas only — measurements, anchoring and load are always for you and your installer to confirm.
Cantilever umbrella
Triangle shade sail
Pergola canopy
Drop curtain
Strong wind is always your judgment call
Shade fabric and wind do not mix. The planner flags wind, but takedown, weighting and anchoring decisions are yours.
Calm - under 12 mph
Most umbrellas and sails are easier to plan with proper bases.
Breezy - 12 to 22 mph
Plan counterweights, umbrella angle and sail tension checks.
Strong - over 22 mph
Close umbrellas and take down sails. Your judgment comes first.
Simple credit packs, USD only
Buy plan credits and generate as many shade layouts as your pack allows. Secure payment activation is in progress, so contact support before placing a paid order.
Host Layout Pack
For patio hosts and small restaurants iterating on layouts.
View packPrices in USD. Digital shade credits are delivered online — there is no physical shipment.
- AI shade plans are inspirational only and may be inaccurate.
- We do not provide structural engineering, construction, permitting, permanent building or installation services.
- We make no SPF, UV or any medical sun-protection claims. Shade is comfort, not health protection.
- Strong wind, storms, weighting and anchoring are always your own judgment and responsibility.
- Digital shade credits are delivered online; there is no physical product or shipment.