Book cover for 'Shadecaster' by Wilshar Steel featuring a black background with a geometric design of two triangles, one red and one dark gray, pointing towards each other and overlapping. The title 'Shadecaster' is in large red and black letters at the bottom with the author's name, Wilshar Steel, in smaller black letters below.
  • Aerial view of a parking area with two covered sections, one with a few parked cars and an RV, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

    Maximize Rentable Space with Modern Steel Canopies

    Our structures are engineered to increase your ROI. Our innovative pier design conceals footings beneath the pavement, eliminating clutter and maximizing your usable space, because every square foot counts.

  • A large parking shelter with several RVs and trucks parked underneath, surrounded by green trees and a grassy area.

    Built for Speed, Strength, and Scalability

    From permitting to installation, ShadeCaster delivers streamlined, modular canopy systems that go up fast and last for decades. Whether you're expanding or starting new, our galvanized steel canopies grow with your storage business.

  • An outdoor storage area with a large metal roof supported by white metal poles, containing several RV trailers and a pickup truck.

    Clean Finish. Smart Design. Future-Ready.

    Our canopies don’t just look modern—they’re built that way. With optional solar panel integration and a clutter-free foundation system, ShadeCaster offers sustainable structures that are as functional as they are beautiful.

  • Empty outdoor RV storage lot with metal carports, parked RV, and vehicles under shelter, on a clear sunny day.

    Less Congestion. More Revenue.

    Unlike traditional canopy systems, ShadeCaster designs eliminate above-ground obstructions. That means easier maneuvering for large vehicles, happier tenants, and more rentable square footage.

  • A modern bus shelter with multiple parked white and black vans underneath, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky reflected on the wet pavement.

    Engineered to Impress. Designed to Last.

    ShadeCaster canopies are made from durable galvanized steel, engineered for all weather conditions. Our clean, modular designs elevate the look and performance of your Boat & RV storage facility for years to come.

A bus and several vans parked in a covered bus shelter in a park-like setting with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A large parking shelter with multiple RVs and trailers parked underneath on a wet surface, surrounded by green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A parking lot with a covered shelter holding two recreational vehicles and a truck, surrounded by green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A modern bus stop with a sloped roof, two vans parked underneath, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.
An aerial view of a large, open parking structure with a metal roof and multiple vehicles, including cars, trucks, and RVs, parked underneath in a green, wooded area.
Learning hub with parking area containing several white and dark-colored vehicles, surrounded by green trees under partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a large, open parking lot with two covered areas, with a recreational vehicle parked under one cover, and several cars nearby. Background features leafless trees and a clear sky.
A large, open metal carport with a white roof, housing parked vehicles including a recreational vehicle and several cars, set on a gravel lot with a backdrop of trees without leaves under a clear blue sky.
An outdoor parking lot with metal carports, some of which are empty, and a black Vilano travel trailer parked under a carport on the right side. In the background, there are trees with leafless branches and a clear blue sky.
Carport structures with parked RV and cars on gravel lot under clear blue sky.
A spacious outdoor RV storage facility with a metal roof and several parked RVs, gravel ground, and metal support beams.
Parking area with a metal roof, white support beams, and gravel ground, with a few RVs parked under the roof.

  • Stamped by Registered Professional Engineer

    Wind Load: 105 mph

    Ground Snow Load: 10 psf

    12 ga 57 KSI Galvanized Framing

    26 ga Galvanized Exposed Fastener Roof

A chart comparing two types of bay options for the 60 Degree Bay, listing depth, length, number of bays, and spaces. Curved bay options have depths from 34 to 82 feet, lengths from 110 to 388 feet, 4 to 14 bays, and 8 to 28 spaces. Straight bay options have depths of 34 to 46 feet, lengths from 105 to 405 feet, 4 to 16 bays, and 8 to 32 spaces.
A technical drawing showing a foundation with a base plate and a vertical post mounted on it, with details on footing design and placement
Engineering drawing showing the details of a standard PEMB and shade caster foundation with cross-sectional views, annotations, and specifications for interior footings and construction.

SHADECASTER SIZING

  • 34' MODEL

    A technical blueprint of a parking lot layout with dimensions, showing a boat and car parked in designated spaces, labeled 'SOC-34' on the left side.

  • 46' MODEL

    Technical drawing of a boat slip with dimensions, showing an iron boat docked in a slip, surrounded by dotted lines and square markers, with specific measurements labeled.

  • 58' MODEL

    Architectural blueprint of a parking lot with two vehicles, a bus and an SUV, next to a boat, with dimensions and labels indicating the layout.

  • 70' MODEL

    A technical drawing of a boat slip with a boat, three cars, boat ramp, and dock area, labeled SC-70, with measurements and layout details.

  • 82' MODEL

    Blueprints or layout plan showing a parking lot with five cars, a rectangular building, and marked dimensions.

  • LARGER SIZE MODELS

    Architectural blueprint of a building elevation showing storey heights, roof details, and structural elements with measurements in feet.

STRAIGHT CASTER SIZING

  • 34' STR MODEL

    Blueprint of a parking lot layout with four parking spaces, four cars parked, and grid measurements indicating distances between spaces and boundaries.

  • 46' STR MODEL

    Site layout plan with dimensions, including two vehicles, a boat, a long rectangular structure, and grid lines labeled with numbers and letters.
Architectural blueprint and 3D rendering of a shade structure designed by Burke Architecture, located on Shade Street, USA.