Laurence Bunker is the President of Western Timber Frame, a company dedicated to making beautiful, high-quality timber frame structures accessible to businesses and homeowners across the country. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Laurence brings deep expertise in timber frame design, engineering, and business leadership. At the heart of everything he does is a genuine belief that the right space — whether a sweeping commercial timber structure, a breathtaking interior, or a stunning outdoor living area — has the power to transform how people live, gather, and connect. That passion drives every project he touches, from large-scale commercial builds to custom residential timber frame creations.
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Timber Frame Structures
Interior & Exterior Timber Projects
Custom Pergolas, Pavilions & Outdoor Structures
Residential Timber Frame Design
Business Leadership & Operations
DIY Timber Frame Solutions
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Timber Wise – Taking a Closer Look at Trees
It would take forever and a day to name all of nature’s wonderful gifts we receive through trees. oxygen surgical supplies tires * rubber belts asphalt *synthetic bones * ink melamine *toilet paper * stain removers calcium carbonate * wheelchairs * ceiling tiles toilet seats * veneer * books * adhesives * mace myrrh * cell phones * blocks * maple syrup * shade * dye apples * almonds * bowling pins * cider * musical instruments varnish * cabinets * protective helmets * paper * cloves * latex gloves car keys * fabrics* protective shields * ice cream * furniture footballs * rayon * insulation * waterproof compounds * cinnamon * lubricants road materials * turpentine * shampoo * cardboard * food containers art paper * shatterproof glass * rubber gloves * zippers * computer casings shoes * cosmetics * salicylic acid * Compound W * diapers * antacids nitrocellulose* electrical energy * olives * camphor * artificial flavorings marine plywood * ball point pen * electrical outlets * baseballs * bath tubs * fuel footballs * basketballs * fishing buoys * airplanes * scientific instruments cellophane * vacuum cleaner bags * movies * medicines * foam rubbers molasses * syrup* carob * rosin * waxes * pitch * photographs & film * dry wall fireworks * crayons * tannin * coffee * primers * life preservers * linoleum anti-fungal oil * rocket propellant * particle board * pet litter * thermoplastic plastic * furniture * combs * baby food * equine products * gum recyclable solar cells * industrial fibers * rust remover * diamonds candy bars * bandages * shampoo * nutmeg * ammonia pallets * vitamins * houses * carpets * menthol tin cans* guitar pics * paper * corks * signs smokeless gunpowder *glucose * beds aluminum foil baking yeast frankincense disinfectants cellulose acetate Nothing is wasted in the industry of timber products even the residue of sawdust and bark are made into mulch to replenish and given back to the earth.
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Future Home of Western Timber Frame
Western Timber Frame is pleased to announce that our new office and manufacturing facility will be completed by June 1st 2011 in Draper, UT. A big Thank You to all who have played a part in our continued growth and we look forward to another great year.
