Bleached is the one stain in the Western Timber Frame lineup that’s designed to change. It starts luminous and pale, then slowly earns a silver-gray patina that deepens with every season. It’s also the only finish that never needs re-staining — ever. Here’s what it looks like, how it ages, and why more homeowners are choosing a finish that collaborates with time instead of fighting it.
Rich Cordoba isn’t just a dark stain — it’s a deep chocolate-brown with espresso undertones that grounds a space the way good leather grounds a room. Here’s why it works on timber frame structures and how to know if it’s right for your backyard.
Western Timber Frame earned the SBA’s 2026 Utah Manufacturing Small Business of the Year award — a recognition of the manufacturing systems, facility growth, and team discipline behind 7,000+ custom timber structures delivered nationwide.
A structural guide to timber frame clubhouses, pavilions, and outdoor spaces for golf resorts and country clubs — from design criteria and shade performance to evaluating a timber frame partner.
After 7,000+ projects shipped to all 50 states, Western Timber Frame shares the recurring patterns, planning mistakes, and design insights that separate outdoor structures families love for decades from ones they replace in five years.
Yes—custom timber pergolas are often worth it for commercial properties when outdoor space affects revenue, leasing appeal, or guest…
Learn how custom pergolas withstand high winds, snow loads, seismic forces, and coastal exposure using ASCE 7 standards and site-specific structural engineering.
How much maintenance does a timber pergola really require? After visiting two pavilions with 7–10 years of zero maintenance — including a high-use commercial venue — we break down what actually happens over time, what’s cosmetic vs. structural, and what proper engineering changes about the entire maintenance conversation.
Timber frame in Texas is a smart way to create large, shaded outdoor living and gathering spaces built to handle intense sun, strong winds, and sudden storms. Western Timber Frame designs and installs custom timber frame pavilions, pergolas, and commercial structures across Texas—engineered for long spans, enduring strength, and the way Texans actually use outdoor space.
Before excavation begins, contacting 811 is a critical step in responsible site preparation. This guide explains how utility locating works, what it covers, what it does not, and how it supports a smooth timber frame build from layout to installation.
Indoor Heat Dries the Air — and You When people feel chilly, they often feel less inclined to drink…
Timber can transform a space in countless ways—but it does not always have to define the entire structure. In…
