Texas has been part of our story from the beginning. This post showcases several of our early timber frame projects installed in Texas, along with a recent return build for Lamar University. From backyard pergolas to campus pavilions, these structures show how timber framing creates open-air shade, strong design, and places made for connection.
Integrated timber systems turn individual timber elements into complete environments. By designing pavilions, pergolas, privacy panels, and TimberVolt power to work together, one space can support daily life, gatherings, and commercial use with ease and intention.
A narrow, weather-exposed corridor between two brick buildings at the Vineyard Fire Department needed more than a roof. It needed a precise, lasting solution. See how Western Timber Frame used problem solving architecture and meticulous roof design to turn an overlooked gap into a protected, usable passage.
January is a practical time to plan a timber frame cabana. With fewer distractions, you can think through site conditions, layout, and the details that make the space usable year round.
See how a weathered deck became a heavy duty timber frame deck with a custom color matched pergola and boat and vehicle pavilion, designed to look original to the home.
Over the years, we have framed pavilions and cabanas above all kinds of water features, including ponds. There’s something…
Built in 2013, this triple post cedar pavilion marked the beginning of a design legacy. Its hipped roof, stone bases, and early power integration show how handcrafted timber architecture continues to bring people together in places of strength, beauty, and rest.
Introduction: The Shape of Welcome There’s a reason people gather under a roof like this.A hipped roof pavilion doesn’t…
A solar-ready timber frame cabana brings together handcrafted beauty and modern innovation. Designed for strength, sustainability, and year-round comfort, this outdoor retreat supports solar panels while offering a naturally shaded space to gather, relax, and recharge—both your home and your spirit. Built with The Dovetail Difference®, it’s where craftsmanship meets clean energy.
Fire has always been more than fuel—it is a symbol of warmth, hospitality, and connection. From ancient traditions across the world to George Washington’s hearth, people have gathered around flames to share stories and strengthen bonds. Today, timber frame pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and trellises continue that tradition, creating modern living hearths where families, friends, and communities come together.
Engineered for strength and designed for joy, this two-story timber frame pergola transforms a backyard pool into a commercial-grade outdoor retreat—with a diving deck, waterslide, and handcrafted timber detailing that redefine outdoor living.
Three Daybreak families reimagined outdoor living with Western Timber Frame — building spaces that connect home, nature, and belonging.