4-pillar carports – consultation and planning: Timber construction for larger solar carport systems or solar carport installations?

Until now, solar carports made of wood have been very popular, especially in the private sector, for both single and double carports.

Steel structures are mainly used in the area of ​​larger solar carport systems.

Compared to wood, steel has a significantly higher resistance to weathering. However, wood can also be made weatherproof or weather-resistant. Depending on the type of wood, this involves regular treatment with impregnations, oil, varnish, and/or stains. Oil-based protection must be renewed regularly, i.e., annually. For other treatments, the intervals depend on the level of exposure, ranging from every two to three years to every five to seven years.

In view of the currently rising prices of building materials, wood continues to prove to be the inexpensive alternative.

With proper care and a careful consideration of the maintenance costs in relation to the lower price, a wooden solar carport can definitely be worthwhile up to a certain size.

But there's a smarter way: combining timber construction with the four-column solar carport system, where the supports are made of steel. In the upper section, directly beneath the solar panels, the wooden substructure for the solar modules is protected from the weather, while the supporting columns remain made of steel, as with all other large solar carport systems. With this method, the wood used requires virtually no further treatment against the elements, even for decades.

This combination also saves significantly more steel, which is reflected in the price.

Another important aspect concerns aesthetics and appearance.

The combination of wood and steel with a translucent roof made of semi-transparent double-glass modules not only enhances the parking area itself, but also has a great positive impact on people and the environment.

We know this from the construction industry. There are various methods for discouraging people from entering certain areas, encouraging them to come only when absolutely necessary. On the other hand, many sectors thrive on high customer traffic, such as shopping centers. Competition is fierce. Therefore, it's particularly important in these areas to create spaces that attract people and make them feel comfortable.

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