How Does the SBA Choose Small Business Award Winners?
What an SBA small business award actually establishes — how winners are nominated, evaluated, and selected, and how district, state, and national honors differ.
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How Western Timber Frame Won the SBA Award
Western Timber Frame won the SBA’s 2026 Utah Manufacturing Small Business of the Year award after years of growth…
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Commercial | Custom Pergola | Exposed Timber | Outdoor Living | Technical | Timber Framing Fundamentals | Timber Stories
Meet the Team Behind Western Timber Frame: The People, Craft, and Manufacturing Discipline Behind a 2026 SBA Utah Honor
Most people judge a timber structure by what they can see: the posts, beams, roofline, and finished space. That…
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Commercial | Custom Pergola | Exposed Timber | Gazebo Kits | Timber Framing Fundamentals | Timber Stories
The Journey Behind Western Timber Frame’s Success
Western Timber Frame’s success was built before anyone saw the finished structure. What most people notice first is the…
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Western Timber Frame’s SBA Journey: Payson Facility, Manufacturing Growth & Utah SBA Recognition
What You’ll Learn in This Blog Western Timber Frame’s SBA journey is the story behind its recognition as the…
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The Cup Cover You Didn’t Know Your Patio Needed
Mariano Urrutia got tired of bugs landing in his coffee outside, so he made a cup cover that actually stays on the mug. We stopped by his shop in Santaquin, Utah, and came away thinking about all the small details that make an outdoor room feel like home.
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Western Timber Frame Named SBA’s 2026 Utah Manufacturing Small Business of the Year
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.
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Payson Mayor Recognizes Western Timber Frame’s SBA Manufacturing Award and New Facility
Payson Mayor Bill Wright visited Western Timber Frame to recognize the company’s SBA Manufacturing Small Business of the Year award and its growing role in Utah manufacturing.
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Top 5 Things To Look For In A Timber Frame Company
What You’ll Learn In This Blog Choosing a timber frame company sounds simple until every website starts saying the…
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Client Stories | DIY Guides | Pavilion Kits | Technical | Timber Framing Fundamentals | Timber Stories
Can You Build a Pavilion Kit Alone? Time Required and What to Expect
Can you build a pavilion kit alone? A handful of homeowners have, including one event-grade install in 4 to 5 hours. We admire what they did — and still recommend two people. Here’s why both are true.
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An Out-of-State Homeowner’s Journey to a Custom Timber Pergola with Western Timber Frame
Learn what to expect from design to delivery when building a custom timber pergola — including drawings, permits, engineering, and real client communication along the way.
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Caught on Camera: Pergola Takes Flight — The Case for Heavy Timber
A Utah windstorm sent a metal pergola flying — caught on a neighbor’s camera. Discover how proper engineering, anchoring, and the natural strength of timber prevent disasters like this and stand strong against the invisible forces of wind.
