Charging infrastructure, reimagined as architecture.
EVTimberShield builds heavy timber EV charging canopies for properties where charging infrastructure is a brand statement, not a back-of-house utility. Engineered in Pacific Northwest Douglas Fir, IBC-compliant, designed for Level 2 and DC Fast Charging deployments, and built to last 40 to 60 years — twice the replacement lifetime of a painted metal canopy.
The American EV charging canopy market is dominated by galvanized steel: fast to deploy, cheap to manufacture, ugly to live with, and replaced every 10 to 15 years as paint fails and corrosion sets in. European architectural firms like K:Port and HASSLACHER build beautiful timber canopies — but they ship from Austria with bespoke pricing, project timelines measured in months, and no presence in US procurement channels.
EVTimberShield is the premium US heavy timber EV charging canopy — pre-engineered with published model pricing, available with permit-ready stamped engineering, and installed in 5 to 10 days. For retail centers, multifamily communities, luxury estates, hospitality properties, fleet depots, and municipalities, it is the only canopy that treats EV charging as architecture worth investing in.
Get a Custom Quote →Heavy timber vs. steel vs. solar.
Three real options for covered EV charging — each suited to a different priority. Heavy timber wins on architecture and lifespan; steel competes on upfront cost; solar wins when on-site generation is the goal.
| Feature | TimberShield Heavy Timber | Galvanized Steel Carport | Solar Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design lifespan | 40–60 years | 10–15 years | 20–25 years (panels) |
| Architectural quality | High | Low | Medium |
| IBC engineered & stamped | Yes | Varies | Yes |
| Permit-ready drawings | Yes | Sometimes | Yes (+ PV permits) |
| Install timeline | 5–10 days | 3–7 days | 8–16 weeks (with PV) |
| Charger integration | Pre-engineered | Field-fit | Pre-engineered |
| Solar retrofit ready | Yes | Limited | N/A (built-in) |
| Embodied carbon | −68% vs. steel | Baseline | +15% vs. steel |
| Brand impression | Premium architecture | Utility | Sustainability |
| Maintenance cycle | Recoat 2–4 yrs | Repaint 5–7 yrs | Inverter swap ~10 yrs |
When the property wants on-site generation, solar carports earn their place. When the property wants permanent architecture and EV-readiness, heavy timber is the only category that delivers both.
Where EVTimberShield canopies belong.
Apartment & condo communities
Covered EV-ready parking that doubles as architectural amenity. Modular sizing fits any parking layout, and integrated LED soffit lighting upgrades nighttime safety. Property managers report measurable rent premiums on EV-canopied stalls.
Lifestyle centers & malls
Nordstrom, Westfield, and lifestyle-tier centers differentiate from generic steel carports with heavy timber EV charging canopies. Customers photograph them, post them, and return because of them — and the architecture aligns with the surrounding retail brand quality.
Estates & private residences
Pacific Northwest lakefront, Scottsdale, Sonoma — premium properties with multi-bay EV-ready garages. The same V-leg structure that covers Level 2 home charging also serves as poolside cover, outdoor entertaining space, or covered courtyard. See residential applications →
Hotels & resort properties
Mountain lodges, coastal resorts, urban boutique hotels — EV charging as guest amenity. Heavy timber matches Pacific Northwest and mountain-resort architectural vocabularies in a way that no metal canopy can. See commercial applications →
Corporate fleet depots
Single-architecture identity across multiple fleet locations. Pre-engineered specifications and published pricing make multi-site rollouts straightforward — and the 40-to-60-year lifespan compounds the savings vs. galvanized steel replacement cycles.
Municipalities & civic centers
Park-and-ride EV charging, civic center charging, transit-adjacent charging hubs. WEBS registered for Washington State procurement, MRSC roster ready, ADA compliant. See transit applications →
Two-bay-per-V-leg geometry — designed for parking.
The TimberShield V-leg is two independent 10×14 Douglas Fir timbers anchored to a single steel base plate, each at 15°, supporting a 10×14 cap beam at 2:12 pitch. Built originally for golf practice covers and architectural canopies, the geometry is uniquely suited to EV charging parking layouts:
- One V-leg per two stalls. Stalls align cleanly between V-legs, no center posts in vehicle paths.
- 18-foot depth. Accommodates full vehicle length plus door swing plus ADA-compliant clearances.
- 9'0" rear eave, 13'6" front eave. Overhead clearance for full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and Class 1 fleet vehicles.
- Pre-engineered charger mounting. Overhead conduit channels and stanchion mounting points designed into the structure — no field-fit improvisation.
- Modular scalability. One V-leg per bay; add bays by adding V-legs. A six-bay TS-64 is structurally identical to three connected two-bay TS-24 structures.
Sized for any deployment.
Four core configurations cover most EV charging installations from single-bay residential through six-bay commercial. Custom multi-bay configurations are built by chaining base structures with EX-20 extensions.
Every model includes the 24-gauge Commercial Metal Roof metal roof. Upgrade to tinted structural laminated tempered glass, integrated lighting, gutters, and charger-mounting hardware — all quoted on the site-specific proposal.
Built to commercial code — installed in days.
Structural
- Premium #1 structural 10×14 Douglas Fir timbers
- 15° total V angle, 2:12 cap beam pitch
- Steel base plate anchored to concrete footings (4–8" depending on slab)
- IBC-compliant engineered for 120–150 MPH wind, 25–80 PSF snow load
- Stamped engineering drawings available for permit submittal
EV Integration
- Pre-engineered for Level 2 (7.6–22 kW) and DC Fast Charging (50–350 kW)
- Compatible with all major brands: Tesla, ChargePoint, Blink, EVgo, Wallbox, Electrify America
- Overhead charger mounting points designed into cap beam
- Underground conduit routing pre-planned during footing layout
- Integrated LED soffit lighting, optional motion sensors
Installation
- 5–10 days on-site after footings cure (7–14 day cure)
- 2–3 days for standard TS-24; 3–5 days for TS-44 and TS-64
- Professional crew — not a DIY kit, not a contractor handoff
- Final walkthrough with Shawn included on every install
- Coordinates with your electrical contractor for charger commissioning
Code & Compliance
- IBC engineered to local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements
- ADA-compliant clearances for accessible stalls
- WEBS registered for Washington State procurement
- MRSC roster ready for municipal cooperative purchasing
- Permit support included — we work with your GC or directly with the AHJ
Clean energy deserves a clean structure.
Electric vehicle charging is a sustainability play. The canopy covering it should be too. Heavy timber outperforms galvanized steel on embodied carbon, lifespan, and circular-economy metrics — and the sustainability story aligns with the EV charging brand promise.
- −68% embodied carbon vs. equivalent galvanized steel structure
- Up to 8+ LEED credits available per installation (MR, EQ, IN categories)
- FSC-traceable Pacific Northwest #1 structural Douglas Fir
- 40–60 year design lifespan vs. 10–15 for painted metal canopies
- Solar-retrofit ready — Commercial Metal Roof supports standard PV racking
EV charging canopy questions Shawn gets every week.
Do you supply the EV chargers themselves, or just the canopy?
EVTimberShield supplies the structural canopy — designed and pre-engineered to integrate any major Level 2 or DC Fast Charging hardware. You source chargers from your preferred provider (ChargePoint, Tesla, Blink, EVgo, Wallbox, Electrify America) or your electrical contractor; we coordinate overhead mounting points and underground conduit routing so installation is clean and code-compliant.
What chargers are pre-engineered to work with TimberShield canopies?
Our canopies are pre-engineered for overhead charger mounting and underground conduit routing. We have installed canopies that integrate Tesla Wall Connectors and Superchargers, ChargePoint CP6000 and Express series, Blink IQ200, EVgo, Electrify America, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, and most other Level 2 and DC Fast Charging units up to 350 kW.
How does heavy timber compare to a solar carport for EV charging?
Solar carports add an entire electrical system — PV panels, inverters, utility interconnection, PV-specific permitting — on top of the canopy structure. They make sense when the property wants on-site generation. Heavy timber canopies focus on architectural quality, structural durability, and clean charging infrastructure without the cost and lead time of solar integration. Many clients install timber canopies as Phase 1 and add solar later — our Commercial Metal Roof supports standard solar racking systems for future retrofit.
Can a TimberShield EV canopy be retrofit with solar later?
Yes. The Commercial Metal Roof metal roof supports standard solar racking systems for future PV integration. If you anticipate adding solar in a later phase, we engineer additional structural load capacity into the original specification so retrofit is straightforward.
What does a TimberShield EV canopy cost compared to a galvanized steel carport?
TimberShield EV canopies start at $11,900 for a single bay and scale up through multi-bay configurations. Compared to galvanized steel canopies that need replacement every 10 to 15 years as paint fails and corrosion sets in, the 40 to 60 year Douglas Fir design lifespan means total cost of ownership often favors heavy timber within the first replacement cycle — even before factoring in resale and brand-quality benefits. We provide site-specific quotes within one business day.
How long does it take to install an EV charging canopy?
Most TimberShield EV canopy projects install in 5 to 10 days on-site once footings have cured (footings take 7 to 14 days). A standard TS-24 two-bay structure installs in 2 to 3 days; larger multi-bay TS-44 and TS-64 structures take 3 to 5 days. We coordinate with your electrical contractor so charger installation happens immediately after canopy completion, minimizing total project timeline.
Ready to charge your property's future?
Send Shawn your site dimensions, charger count, and target opening date. Site-specific itemized quote within one business day — structure, roof, charger-mounting hardware, footings, delivery, and install.