Some projects are massive. Others are modest.
This one? Three small step-out porches on a beautiful home tucked into the trees.

What It Was

older painted wood railing on elevated porch before custom timber replacement — The original painted wood railing on the east-facing porch, prior to Western Timber Frame’s custom redwood upgrade.

What It Became

custom redwood timber railing installed on west-facing porch with stone siding — A finished view of the handcrafted redwood railing installed by Western Timber Frame, featuring mortise and tenon joinery and a refined natural timber grain.

But scale never changes our standard. Whether we’re timber framing a lodge or replacing a few rails, our care is constant. That’s the Western Timber Frame way—every cut, every line, every joint matters.

custom redwood timber railing on step-out porch with mortise and tenon joinery — This handcrafted redwood railing replaced an older system with a stronger, warmer design tailored to the home’s setting.

Timber craftsman installing exposed beam bracket on hotel exterior in Park City, Utah, with scaffolding and mountain backdrop — Western Timber Frame® team member Jared Allred looking over a custom timber bracket atop a mountainside hotel project—where architectural detail meets alpine engineering.

A Need for Something Better

The homeowner came to us with a clear goal:
The existing railing wasn’t working. It wasn’t ours, and it didn’t match their vision—or the view.

original painted wood railing on small porch with mountain and pine tree view — The original west-facing railing before Western Timber Frame’s redwood installation, with painted slats and exposed hardware at the base.

old painted wood porch railing with missing slats overlooking a road — The existing south-facing porch railing before its replacement, with two slats removed and visible wear along the bottom rail.

They wanted something stronger. Something better.
Something that would last—and look like it belonged.

Redwood in the Spotlight: Resilient, Radiant, Ready for Anything

We suggested redwood. Not just for its looks (though the color is stunning). Redwood is naturally durable, with a tight grain that resists shrinking and swelling. It’s also full of life—warm in tone, rich in texture, and bold enough to make a statement.

Each post, rail, and cross-brace was custom-crafted from solid redwood timber. The design echoed the home’s natural materials while adding timeless strength and elegance.

Natural redwood trellises with classic knee braces in a landscaped residential setting — Elegant freestanding redwood trellises providing architectural beauty.

Planning in Precision: Schematics Tell the Story

Before we ever touched a board, we mapped it all out.
This was a full design-build process, including:

Detailed CAD drawings
Customized layout for three separate porches
Exact joinery based on client preferences and architectural style

rendered design schematic of custom redwood porch railing with black post caps — Design schematic showing Western Timber Frame’s custom redwood railing plan for the south-facing step-out porch, featuring interlocking joinery and solid post detailing.

elevation drawing of custom redwood timber railing on east-facing porch — This design rendering illustrates the custom redwood railing built for the east-facing porch, featuring tight horizontal spacing, mortise and tenon joinery, and bold post accents.

3D rendering of custom redwood railing on south-facing stone porch — Western Timber Frame’s south-facing porch schematic shows the custom redwood railing layout with mortise and tenon joinery and integrated corner post design.

top-down schematic of custom redwood railings on three small porches — Top-down progress drawing of Western Timber Frame’s custom redwood railing installations across three separate step-out porches on the south, east, and west sides.

The schematic drawings below show the difference our planning makes—and how even a simple railing can be elevated into something extraordinary.

Not Just Built—Crafted

What sets us apart isn’t just the material. It’s the method.
We don’t cut corners. We cut dovetails.

close-up of custom redwood railing corner on elevated porch with view of trees — This close-up shows the completed corner detail of the custom redwood railing installed by Western Timber Frame, overlooking a forested roadside view.

Every railing was built using interlocking mortise and tenon joinery, not flimsy brackets or face screws. That’s why our projects last longer, hold stronger, and look better doing it.

And because we pre-build in-shop, the install was fast, clean, and precise.

Big or Small, Every Job Gets Big Heart

Exposed timber frame structure under construction with dark-stained timber brackets and scenic green mountains in Park City, Utah — Western Timber Frame structure in progress: precision-crafted timber brackets and roof framing take shape against the Park City hillside.

Some of our projects span thousands of square feet.
Some are just a few rails and a landing.

But our process is the same.

One Designer: Dedicated to your project
Custom Fit: Designed to your architecture
Massive Timber: Every piece, overbuilt
Personal Service: No call centers. Just real people.

When a homeowner invites us into their space, we treat that trust seriously. Whether it’s a cabin deck or a commercial resort, we show up with full commitment.

Final Look: Subtle. Strong. Beautiful.

The finished result?
Three porches, now safe, solid, and serene.
The redwood adds a natural warmth that connects the home to the surrounding pines.

corner joinery of custom redwood timber railing on outdoor porch — Close-up of Western Timber Frame’s handcrafted redwood railing showing the interlocking corner detail and clean grain finish against a natural hillside backdrop.

It frames the view instead of fighting it.
And because it’s timber frame, it will only grow more beautiful with time.

Let’s Talk About What You’re Building

large commercial timber frame construction site with scaffolding, crane, and parking area — Western Timber Frame crews and partners on-site for a major timber frame installation at a multi-story commercial development overlooking the reservoir.

From a private porch to a five-story resort—every project matters.
And we build each one with the same precision, passion, and care.

Whether you’re upgrading a single railing or master-planning a commercial destination, we’re ready to bring your vision to life.
Our team scales with you—without compromising craftsmanship.

Let’s create something lasting—crafted, not manufactured. One timber at a time.