Even the smallest corner can be easily transformed into a comforting living space. The beauty of a Western Timber Frame™ ShadeScape™ Pergola Kit is that the plan for the pergola can be designed to fit any irregular shaped landscape easily. The homeowners, Boyce and Diana wanted a place for family gatherings and protection without inhibiting their fantastic view of the Eastern Rocky Mountains. On the other hand, a conventional rectangular shaped pergola for the size they desired, would have altered their already beautiful landscaped yard. The solution was a trapezoid timber frame shelter. The trapezoid shaped Pergola Kit as can be seen here is thrilling in its artist-nature with its unexpected eloquence. With a little bit of divergent thinking creating the whole new look is something that can change the direction or give an incredible dimension to the landscape.   [...]

Looking around the Hewlett’s backyard, you can see that they are a family of change makers and trailblazers with vision. All the brickwork, fencing, pavers along with the fireplace were installed by Hewy and his brother-in-law. The workmanship and an excellent eye for detail as seen in the pictures posted below is so beautiful. As beautiful as the workmanship of their hands the Hewlett’s are people that if you were hungry and had nothing to eat, inside you would feel like you had a warm bowl of soup. Hewy and Sandy are so hospitable, delightful to visit with; they instantly make their way into your heart. Here is Hewy and Sandy and what they had to say about their new 20' x 20' 8000 Series ShadeScape™ DIY pergola kit featuring an extended cantilever roof. Sandy Hewlett: I love [...]

As grand as this massive DIY pergola plan is, installing this backyard haven was also incredibly fast and easy. Each timber frame pergola piece was pre-cut, pre-tested and assembled for a fast and easy installation before it ever left the shop. The Roof size of this 12000 Series ShadeScape™ is 46' 3" x 20' 5 1/2". The pergola has 4x8 Cove Style knee braces, 2x6 Shade Planks, 6x12 Champion style profiles on the beam and rafter ends and is finished in the warm and welcoming Early American, UV protective stain. It also features the Phoenix TimberVolt™ power post. On this particular Timber, ShadeScape™ shelter kit was a stunning and sweet surprise. Each of the eight supporting posts tapers from a perfect 12-inch by 12-inch square post into an eight-sided post, curving back into a four-sided post at the bottom roof beam. Take a look at the detail pictured here: [...]

The bottom roof beam is typically 8′ high from the patio, ground or deck. This 8000 Series ShadeScape™ DIY Pergola Kit is extra tall, measuring 9′ 9″ from the patio to the bottom roof beam. It is very open and our homeowner, Amy expressed that it provided a lot of shade in the middle of the day where and when it was needed most. Standing under it is an amazing feeling, like royalty. It was well planned and thought out, and they enjoyed family dining in the outdoors and nighttime barbecues. The pergola faces the North, so they installed a roll down blind on the West side for a little shade on the top side end if were needed with the extra height. The ShadeScape™ 8000 Series Timber Frame DIY Pergola Kit measures 17'10" x 30'1" and features: • 4 x 12 Beams with Roosevelt Step [...]