In St. Louis, Missouri, The Gateway Arch, or “Gateway to the West,” stands as the tallest, freestanding man-made monument in the United States. In the world it is second only to the Eiffel tower which; is leaning.

The arch, throughout ancient history, is seen in practical constructions all over the world. Semicircular arches in architecture are called the Roman arch. The keystone was the central voussoir where the two arches met. Arched bridges and large structural buildings utilizing the arch design allow structures to carry a heavier load while more evenly dispersing the weight.

Curvature and arches are a powerful and fundamental element that is not only pleasing to the eyes but has an energetic aura that for centuries have held symbolism and sentiments for many cultures, the most common being creation, and unity.

Leonardo Da Vinci observed, “An arch consists of two weaknesses which, leaning one against the other, make a strength.”

The arched knee braces with decorative keystones bring to mind bridges, that bridge us together, the perfect architectural design for family and community gatherings.

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#1 Six Post Olive Grey ShadeScape™ Pergola Kit

Olive Grey was offered as a custom color stain but was well received by so many of our clients. Last year, Western Timber Frame™ added Olive Grey to their standard stain colors.

 

Homeowner, Karen chose the Olive Grey stain and told us, "I like this color. For one reason, we have this white fence, and I didn't want to have this high contrast. I really like dark ones, but this blends into our landscape better. "

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"When you paint the lighter colors, give you more distance whereas the dark seems to come at you and makes the thing feel darker, right? Okay. If you want the landscape to recede, you add some light. You look at the landscape, the further the mountains the lighter and more distance it gives you. I like the lighter because it does that, gives depth to the landscape and it just looks more natural."

 

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ShadeScape™ 8000 Series DIY Pergola Kit

• Full Arched Knee Braces with Decorative Keystones, • Classic Style Knee Braces • Six Posts • Olive Grey Stain • Roosevelt Style Beam and Rafter end profiles

#2 Curvilinear Attached ShadeScape™ 8000 Series DIY Pavilion Kit

For summer days and winter protection these homeowners desired to enjoy their hot tub, dining and barbecue area year-round. The front side edge of the attached pergola kit has a curvilinear design that flows with the curved solid wood porch, featuring majestic 12″ solid wood posts. The attached ShadeScape™ DIY Pavilion Kit has 8″ posts that bear upon the 12″ deck posts for an architectural poetic parsing that pleases the eye.

ShadeScape™ 8000 Series Curvilinear Attached Pavilion Kit • Radius roof • Roosevelt Step style beam and rafter end profiles • 4 Full Arched Knee Braces with Decorative Keystones • Premium, high-grade UV protective Rich Cordoba stain

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#3  Recreational Park Pavilion ShadeScape™ Kit

ShadeScape™ Pavilion Kits are a fast and easy way to provide a permanent facility for recreational and commercial properties. A steeple was added on top of this 10,000 Series ShadeScape™ Timber Frame Pavilion Kit for aesthetics.

• Early American Stain • Champion Style beam end profiles, • Full Arched Knee Braces with Keystones • Classic Style Knee Braces

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"We could go interview all of our neighbors they could tell you that the Harbertsons were out here all summer long using this pavilion. I mean, we already used our backyard a lot. But this just doubled our usage. And it is great, you want kids here. You want to use your stuff. So it really helped extend the use of our backyard, and make it more functional. Even during the day, I could come sit out here by the pool and watch the kids swim and not be baked by the sun." - Megan Harbertson - UT

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#4  Attached Pavilion ShadeScape™ Kit w/Privacy Screens

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Attached timber frame pavilion with privacy lattice screens create the perfect gathering place for family in an open neighborhood. It features the full arched knee braces with decorative keystones and the TimberVolt™ power post.

The Western Timber Frame™ TimberVolt™ Inferno model features: 1. Recessed male plug with an upgraded weather cover 2. One GFI  plug  for your protection with an upgraded weather cover 3. One lower plug just above the GFI plug with two USB plugs in it 4. One double switch (one for lights and one for fan) with upgraded weather cover half way up the post. 5. One upper TV plug with two USB plugs and upgraded weather cover. 6. One separated plug on top of the post – one for lights and one for fan. Both are on the double switch and have an upgraded weather cover.

The TimberVolt™ power post is awesome. In fact, when we installed our pergola we used the power post for power! It was amazing for a product to assist in putting itself together!

#5 Pavilion Poolhouse & 2 Pergola ShadeScape™ Kits

The two timber frame free-standing ShadeScape™ pergolas on either side of a timber frame ShadeScape™ pool house pavilion have a 13′ 8″ x 24′ roof with a footprint size (post-to-post) of 11′ 8″ x 22′. They each feature a radius styled roof for extended shade, Roosevelt Step style beam and rafter end profiles, Classic style knee braces, arched beams with keystones and a premium high-grade UV protective Early American stain.

The homeowners also had a timber frame pergola kit installed on an upper terrace over-looking the swimming pool with an incredible view of Utah Lake. This timber frame pergola kit has a roof size of 15′ 4″ x 8′ 10″ and a footprint size (post-to-post) of 13′ 4″ x 6′ 10″. It features Roosevelt Step style beam and rafter end profiles, Classic style knee braces, arched beams with keystones and is also finished in a premium high-grade UV protective Early American stain.

#6 Custom Stained to Match House Trim ShadeScape™ Kit

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A 16′ x 26′ DIY pergola kit with a premium high-grade UV protective custom timber stain to handsomely match the trim on home. This DIY pergola kit is built from Douglas-fir and is a freestanding Oversize kit. Western Timber Frame is famous for its Oversize Kits with posts and beams that can be ordered from extraordinarily large to extremely massive in size. This kit features a Southwest beam and rafter profile with all of the rafters against the house having a square cut, *no profile* for a tight fit. The rafters have 1″ overhang against gable part of house and to compensate for a sloped hill, a 12′ post was installed for the footing. It features two arched knee braces with decorative keystones on the front view with Legacy knee braces on the sides.

#7 White Timber Frame Poolside ShadeScape™ Kit

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diy poolside pergola kit

This is a freestanding, Douglas-fir, 16′ x 32′ timber frame DIY pergola kit with a footprint of 14′ x 30′. It features a TimberVolt™ power post, Roosevelt style beam & rafter end profiles, Classic and full arched knee braces with decorative keystones and finished in a premium high-grade UV protective White timber stain.

#8 Cabana ShadeScape™ Kit

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This DIY pergola kit has a roof size of 14′ x 22′ and features the Champion style beam and rafter end profiles. The homeowners chose to upgrade their knee braces to Arched Knee Braces with a decorative Keystone. They also have an upgraded Inferno Power Post so they can run lights and have multiple outlets to use under the Pergola for year-round day or night use. It is finished in a premium, high-grade Rich Cordoba exterior timber stain. The pergola privacy curtains and bed really had to the invitation to stay outdoors and enjoy more family time together.

#9 Poolside Cabana ShadeScape™ Kit

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A 10′ x 14′ lounge size solid wood timber frame DIY pergola kit finished in Canyon Grey. The bottom posts have custom designed white and maroon elements and privacy curtains to close off the eating area next to the family’s swimming pool.

#10 Gazebo w/2 Pergolas ShadeScape™ Kits

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#11 Six Post DIY ShadeScape™ Kit

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This free standing Western Timber Frame™ ShadeScape™ 8000 Series DIY pergola kit is Douglas-fir, featuring a 12′ × 27′ roof with Champion style beam and rafter end profiles, Classic style knee braces, 2 full arched knee braces with decorative keystones, 8′ chain and 2 eye-bolts for swing, 6 post knife plates and is finished in the premium high-grade UV protective Early American timber stain.

#12 Cantilever Deck ShadeScape™ Kit

The free standing timber frame DIY pergola kit was installed over the backyard deck and features Roosevelt Step style beam and rafter end profiles, Classic style knee braces, 3 arched knee braces with decorative keystones, knife plates and finished in a premium high-grade UV protective Early American stain. The timber is Over size, Douglas-fir. The actual roof size is 16′ x 20′. The posts are 2 at 8’11 1/2″ and drop down 1 at 7′ 7 1/12″. There is a two inch spacing between the shade planks. A 2 x 10 rough sawn was used to wrap the deck for aesthetics with the bonus of added strength.

#13 Slope Hill Pergola ShadeScape™ Kit

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timber frame pergola

The upper terrace over-looking the swimming pool with an incredible view of Utah Lake. This timber frame pergola kit has a roof size of 15′ 4″ x 8′ 10″ and a footprint size (post-to-post) of 13′ 4″ x 6′ 10″. It features Roosevelt Step style beam and rafter end profiles, Classic style knee braces, arched beams with keystones and is also finished in a premium high-grade UV protective Early American stain.

#14 20' x 20' ShadeScape™ 10,000 Series DIY Pavilion Kit

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Roof Size: 20′ x 20′ Beam and Rafter End Profiles: Champion Size: OverSize Roof Upgrade: FullWrap™ Around Wood Type: Douglas-fir Knee Braces: Classic Upgrade: TimberVolt™ Inferno Power Post Power: Drilled for Power

Stain: Rich Cordoba Knife Plates: EarchAnchor™ Rafters: 3×8 Posts: 4 Knee Braces: Full Arched Aesthetics: Decorative Keystones King Post: 8×8 Support Beams: 4×14

#15 Pavilion/Gazebo w/Windows ShadeScape™ Kit

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The ShadeScape™ gazebo-pavilion and deck are finished in one of our most popular stain choices, a premium, high-grade UV protective, Early American stain. The ShadeScape™ gazebo-pavilion features the Roosevelt style beam and rafter end profiles. It features the 8″ x 8″ posts, 4″ a 14′ beams with an awesome hipped roof and a TimberVolt™ power posts.

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