Timber Arbors

There is nothing more inviting to a garden oasis than the warmth of solid wood architectural shelters. The best part is, you can see exactly what it will look like.

Western Timber Frame™ ShadeScape™ Series trellis kits are designed and engineered, built using state-of-the-art technology combined with old world craftsmanship by timberwright artisans with the mortise and tenon dovetail joinery that interlocks without the use of nails or glue. Quality trellis bench or garden swings are a beautiful way to add an interactive focal point into the landscape.

Western Timber Frame™ ShadeScape™ trellis kits are designed and engineered, built using state-of-the-art technology combined with old world craftsmanship by timberwright artisans with the mortise and tenon dovetail joinery that interlocks without the use of nails or glue. Quality trellis bench or garden swings are a beautiful way to add an interactive focal point into the landscape.

This is not too surprising to me since there are so many outdoor structure names. They are typically open on all 4 sides but can be partially closed in as a wind break.

This gorgeous freestanding/Oversized timber frame, Douglas-fir, DIY arbor kit has a 13’4″ x 8′ roof with a  11’4″ x 6′ footprint (post-to-post) and features Crescent style beam end profiles, 8×8 posts, 3×12 beams, 4×4 shade planks, 3×12 beams, 3×8 rafters and custom Classic style knee braces. These homeowner chose to have Western Timber Frame™ install this arbor kit for them; which some homeowners do prefer now and then.

A handsome rough-sawn Douglas-fir timber frame DIY arbor kit with decorative metal balusters and Early American stain finish adds an inviting charm to this landscape. Thank-you to our client who worked with Design Manager Jason for another DIY installation.

A timber frame arbor adds timeless beauty and practical shade to any backyard. From framing garden paths to pairing with a trellis over an outdoor grill, Western Timber Frame™ designs heavy-duty, low-maintenance arbors built to last for decades.

We love to hear back from enthusiatic homeowners across the Nation who send us pictures of their new backyard resorts, pergola she sheds, cavemen retreats and outdoor living dream rooms. Hammocks, suspended couches/sofas/beds/tables and body-weight exercise equipment are some of the popular items besides swings that people enjoy hanging from these extremely heavy-duty, over-sized outdoor shade structures.

A timber frame garden arbor kit from Western Timber Frame is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-tested with drop in rafters so that it installs easier than conventional arbors and yet is durable to withstand strong winds and heavy mountainous snows. Check out more pictures from our gallery of timber frame arbors or see arbor kits here.

A DIY timber frame arbor kit is an excellent way to accent your backyard living space. Timber frame is an investment in children and grandchildren proving to be safer, durable structures more resistant to powerful coastal storms, high winds, heavy snows of high mountainous regions and seismic shifting, maintaining structural integrity.

While the garden in under snow you can still be making improvements by enhancing your grounds and preparing for another wonderful gardening year. Timber adds so much color and warmth, … …look back again at what it looked like before.