Timber Solar Canopies

Our timber solar carports are available as a fully timber construction option, using high-quality UK-grown and milled oak, larch, or Douglas fir. These structures offer a warm, natural aesthetic that complements residential settings, particularly where visual appeal is a key consideration.

However, due to the structural characteristics of timber, these canopies are recommended primarily for domestic applications. The achievable span is typically limited to a maximum of two parking bays, and the lateral strength of timber uprights is significantly lower than that of steel. As a result, they are more vulnerable to impact damage, even at relatively low vehicle speeds, which could lead to structural failure of the support elements.

For these reasons, timber-only canopies are not generally advised for commercial or high-traffic environments, where durability, impact resistance, and larger spans are required.

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Hybrid Carports and Canopies

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Hybrid canopies offer the best of both worlds, combining the natural warmth and visual appeal of timber with the strength and reliability of modern structural materials. They are designed to deliver a softer, more architectural aesthetic without compromising on performance, durability, or safety.

A range of hybrid configurations can be used depending on the project requirements. Timber support sections paired with steel purlins provide an efficient balance of appearance and structural capability, with the steel elements handling the primary loads across longer spans. Flitched beams, where timber and steel are combined into a single structural member, allow increased strength while maintaining a predominantly timber appearance. Glulam structures, formed from laminated timber, offer a high strength, engineered solution with consistent performance and a refined finish, making them particularly well suited to premium or design led environments.

made-in-the-uk

All Our Solar Carports and Canopies
are Designed and Made in the UK.

Supporting British Manufacturing, Minimising
Environmental Impact and Creating British Jobs.

We use ‘British Steel’ & 'British Timber’
EV Chargers from Rolec are designed and made in the UK.
Inverters & Batteries from UK company Rayleigh Instruments.
Roofing sheets from British company Cladco

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