The serenity of sun parlors, sunrooms, pavilions, and pergolas; words cannot describe the serenity of what these beautiful shelters can do for your life and your home. The beauty of natural light, fresh air, and comfortable convenience invites the family to enjoy more time together in a healthy, fun atmosphere. Showcased today is a newly installed project in Provo, Utah, sent to us by Shane Spencer. The ShadeScape™ is an 8000 Series DIY Kit. Roof Size: 12' x 17' 4" Upgrade: FullWrap™ Roof Wood Type: Cedar Stain: Natural Post Size: 8x8 Shade Planks: 2x6 Knee Braces: 2 Classic Style Upgrade Knee Braces: 3 Full Arch w/ Decorative Keystones Beam and Rafter: 3x10 Crescent Step Style Profiles Height: 10' 2 1/2" Beams: 4x12 The sunroom is 14' x 19' 4" with a red Metal roof. The Corbels are shown on the Sunroom plan (pictured below) will also [...]

The reddish-brown hue of Rich Sequoia is has many keywords attributed to its meaning such as: Fire, Love, Energetic, Strength, Passionate, Communication, Excitement, Energy, Protection, Impulsive, Vigorous, Enthusiasm, Health, Assertive, Intense, Responsible, Confidence, Fire, Activity, Desire, Color of Life, Prosperity, Respect, Energy, Vitality, Recognition and a Creative Mind. All beautiful meanings for such a vibrant iridescence. Other words used synonymously with this stunning, reddish hue is Ginger, Copper, Cinnamon, Terra-Cotta, Umber, Sienna, Auburn, Russet, Mahogany, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, and Chestnut. Rich Sequoia is the perfect choice for an architectural showpiece that stands out in a landscape design. Featured on today's pergola in the spotlight is a cantilevered roof. A cantilevered roof is a popular feature on a timber frame pergola. While the added architectural look is pleasing, it also adds more functionality to a shelter. The cantilever roof is beautiful, anchored with its overhanging planes suspended [...]

Cedarwood has a warm, woodsy fragrance that creates a pleasureful, uplifting experience. As a bonus for outdoor hot tub lovers, Cedar is inherently designed by nature with insect-repelling qualities. Native Americans used the oil from Cedarwood to repel mosquitoes and to guard against common pests. Cedar oil was also used to protect crops from insects and repel flies from livestock. Closets and chests are sometimes lined with Cedar to be moth-free. Thujaplicin is the aromatic agent of Cedar, making it a natural antibacterial and antifungal wood. The center of the Lebanon flag is a Lebanon cedar tree, symbolizing tolerance and immortality. Accordingly, the Lebanon Cedarwood was used to construct King Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem and in the making of ships for Alexander the Great. Just a bit of fun Cedar trivia. For a pergola, Cedar is most often finished in a clear, natural stain to show [...]

An arbor, cabana, pavilion, gazebo or pergola is the perfect way to maximize a narrow yard, mixing openness with inviting enclosure. This elegant 8000 Series ShadeScape™ pergola kit turned an outside corridor into a relaxing gathering place for family. Structure Type: Pergola Project Type: Freestanding Timber Size: 8000 Series - 8" Posts Style: Traditional Wood Type: Douglas Fir Footprint Size: 9'6"x14'6" Beam & Rafter Profile: Roosevelt Step Stain Color: Rich Cordoba Knee Brace: Classic Hardware: Knife Plate Roof Size: 12'x16'6" Knee Brace Opt 2: Arched w/ Keystone Btm of Beams: 135 Cantilever towards house with extra rafter length If you have a long, narrow, small corner or sideyard that could get better use, unleash your imagination, and personalize your living space with a natural timber shelter, trellis, privacy wall and more. [...]

Today’s featured project is a stunningly white, ShadeScape™ 8000 Series pergola kit featuring a 4 foot cantilevered roof. I have included the DIY pergola plan for the view of the cantilever portion where it juts back with the house for full coverage. A cantilevered roof has many benefits such as covering space that otherwise would be too small, taking up too much room for an additional post. A cantilevered roof also adds more interest as well as the practicality of more protection. The overall roof size is 22’ x 15’ 8”. The side with the cantilevered extension measures 19’ 8”. On the front facing is a full arched knee brace with a decorative keystone. The six Classic style knee braces finish the surrounding posts. The beams and rafters are completed with the Crescent Step style profiles. The posts are [...]