Luxury Timber Pergola Kits
Western Timber Frame pergola kits are custom timber frame pergola kits made from pre-cut CNC timbers and other pre-drilled, pre-marked components designed to assemble into an outdoor room.
Moments in Paradise
A pergola creates an outdoor room for family time, gatherings, and filtered shade. The space can be furnished and decorated for family use, entertaining, or added protection from the sun while maintaining fresh air and daylight.
Landscape and Outdoor Living
A Western Timber Frame pergola expands outdoor living space with a timber structure designed around the yard and intended use.
Start Designing Your Kit
To start designing your kit, contact Western Timber Frame or call (877) 870-8755.
Pergolas for Family Time, Gatherings, and Shade
Pergolas provide an open outdoor structure where family and friends can gather, relax, dine, entertain, and enjoy filtered sunlight and airflow.
The main purpose of a pergola is to create an inviting outdoor room that extends the usable space of the home. A pergola can provide shade and protection from the sun without creating the same enclosed conditions as a fully roofed structure.
What Is Included in a Western Timber Frame Pergola Kit?
A Western Timber Frame pergola kit includes pre-cut timber components, pre-drilled and pre-marked parts, plans and installation instructions, finish materials, and specified assembly hardware. The timbers are CNC-cut to the design, and The Dovetail Difference® uses interlocking wood-to-wood joinery rather than visible metal brackets at the primary connections.
- Pre-cut CNC, numbered, and pre-stained timber components
- Posts, pergola beams, rafters, shade planks, and knee braces
- Plans or an installation manual with step-by-step instructions
- Pre-cut rafter slots and drop-in rafter layouts
- Pre-marked beams for rafter placement
- Touch-up stain
- Lags, screws, and specified hardware
- The Dovetail Difference® mortised, interlocking joinery
- Wood-to-wood connections without visible metal brackets
Every piece is test-fitted before shipment. The mortised joints allow the timber to accommodate seasonal expansion and contraction while the drop-in rafter layouts reduce on-site measuring and cutting.
What Does the Timber Series Table Show?
The timber series determines the rough-sawn timber dimensions used for the posts, beams, and rafters. The 4000 Essential Series is the starting series, and the 8000 Series is the most popular.
| Series | Posts | Beams | Rafters | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 Series | 6″ x 6″ | 3″ x 10″ | 2″ x 8″ | Rough-sawn |
| 8000 Series | 8″ x 8″ | 4″ x 12″ | 3″ x 10″ | Rough-sawn; most popular |
| 10000 Series | 10″ x 10″ | 6″ x 12″ | 4″ x 10″ | Rough-sawn |
| 12000 Series | 12″ x 12″ | 8″ x 12″ | 6″ x 10″ | Rough-sawn |
What Does the Kit Not Determine?
The kit does not determine every site-related requirement. Footings, site preparation, permits, electrical connections, and solid roofing materials depend on the project and local requirements.
- Footings and foundations are site-specific.
- Site preparation depends on the existing surface and ground conditions.
- Permit requirements depend on the local building department.
- Electrical connections require project-specific planning and final connection by a qualified electrician.
- Solid roofing materials depend on the selected structure and roof design.
Confirm these items before installation because they are not automatically interchangeable across sites.
How Do Timber Frame Pergola Kits Go Together?
Timber frame pergola kits go together faster because the cutting, drilling, marking, joinery, and test fitting happen before shipment.
The beams are pre-marked for rafter placement, the parts are numbered, and the interlocking mortised joints reduce on-site measuring and cutting. The Dovetail Difference® creates a wood-to-wood connection without visible metal brackets at the primary joints.
Some kits can be installed in one afternoon with two or three people. Actual installation time depends on size, site preparation, lifting requirements, and the experience of the people assembling it.
You can install the kit yourself, use your own contractor, or ask about Western Timber Frame installation options.
For five real customer installation stories, see 5 Build-It-Yourself Pergola Projects.
What Size Pergola Kit Should You Choose?
Choose the size by measuring the area to be covered, the space needed inside the posts, and the furniture or activities that will occupy the space.
Western Timber Frame pergola kit footprints run from 10×10 up through 30×30, 40×40, and beyond. In-between sizes such as 12×14 and 16×18 are standard practice, and any exact footprint can be built.
| Common size | Typical use | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| 10×10 to 12×12 | Compact seating, a hot tub, or a smaller outdoor room | Furniture clearance, post locations, doors, and walkways |
| 12×16 to 14×16 | Dining, poolside seating, or a family living area | Table clearance, circulation, and shade direction |
| 16×16 to 20×20+ | Larger gatherings, multiple activity zones, or a large great room | Footings, lifting access, property lines, engineering, and local review |
Measure from the finished post locations rather than choosing a footprint from a catalog alone. A custom pergola kit can be adjusted to the yard, including oversized layouts when a standard size does not work.
What Custom Sizes, Shapes, and Features Can We Build?
Custom is standard practice at Western Timber Frame, not an exception. Every pergola kit is custom-cut, so customers are not limited to catalog sizes or standard shapes.
Can We Build In-Between, Odd, and Oversized Sizes?
Yes. We build in-between and odd sizes such as 12×14 and 16×18, along with 30×30, 40×40, and larger exact footprints. Any size can be built to fit the intended space.
What Shapes and Features Are Available?
- Corner pergolas
- L-shaped pergolas
- Curved designs
- Arched designs
- Attached pergolas
- Freestanding pergolas
- Wooden lattice panels for shade, privacy, and style
- Metal laser-cut lattice panels for shade, privacy, and style
The Tuscany style is a round-column pergola style with decorative beam work.
TimberVolt power posts run wiring hidden inside the posts for lights, fans, TVs, and hot tubs, with no visible conduit.
How Much Do Western Timber Frame Pergola Kits Cost?
Our 10×10 pergola starts at $7,200 for the 4000 Series.
See pergola pricing by size and series for the full price matrix.
Free shipping to the contiguous United States is built into pricing, and $0-down financing is available.
For an explanation of what changes a quote and what a timber pergola kit includes, read Is It a Timber Pergola Kit? What You Get and How You Build It.
What Wood Is Used for a Wooden Pergola Kit?
Douglas Fir is the standard wood used for Western Timber Frame pergola kits. It is sustainably harvested, free-of-heart to minimize checking, and pre-stained before shipment.
Cedar and redwood are also available, and they are the woods we most often ship to customers in coastal and humid states. Both are naturally durable without injected preservative chemicals: their own natural oils and tannins resist decay and inhibit termites. Redwood also stays truer than treated pine — it shrinks roughly half as much as fir or pine as it dries (about 6.8% vs 12.3%) and has less tendency to warp, which matters most where the air stays humid year-round.
Where Customers Choose Cedar and Redwood
Customers along the coasts most often order cedar or redwood for their pergola kits, and their state universities back the choice:
| State or region | Why coastal customers choose it |
|---|---|
| Florida | Year-round warmth and humidity make naturally durable wood the smart pick — UF/IFAS lists redwood and cedar among preferred outdoor lumber choices. |
| Texas Gulf | Texas A&M AgriLife names redwood and cedar among the best woods for outdoor projects in Gulf humidity. |
| Louisiana | LSU recommends redwood and cedar heartwood for outdoor use in Louisiana’s warm, wet climate. |
| Alabama | Gulf-coast humidity around Mobile is exactly where naturally durable heartwood earns its keep. |
| Mississippi | Coastal Mississippi’s warm, humid air makes natural decay resistance a smart material choice. |
| Georgia | UGA highlights naturally resistant cedar for outdoor structures in Georgia’s coastal climate. |
| South Carolina | Clemson lists redwood and cedar among natural woods that are slow to decay in South Carolina conditions. |
| North Carolina | NC State calls redwood and cedar heartwood optimal for outdoor construction in coastal Carolina weather. |
| California | Redwood’s home state — UC notes it is very resistant to water-associated rot, the historic exterior wood of the West. |
Every kit ships pre-stained in the finish you choose, whichever wood fits your climate and style.
Which Roof Styles Are Available?
Roof style affects how a pergola filters light, handles weather, and relates to the home or landscape.
Western Timber Frame designs can use open beam-and-rafter layouts and other custom timber frame roof designs. See Timber Frame Roof Design for roof-shape examples and design considerations.
A wooden pergola with roof may describe an open-roof pergola with rafters and shade planks or a more fully covered structure. If the project needs full overhead rain protection, compare the pergola design with a pavilion before finalizing the roof.
How Does a Timber Pergola Differ from Other Pergola Kits?
The terms overlap, but they usually describe different construction approaches.
Wood pergolas and a modern wood pergola may describe appearance. A pergola frame kit may describe the frame package. Custom pergola kits may be sized and configured for a particular site.
Timber pergola kits, timber frame pergola kits, and post and beam pergola kits generally refer to heavier structural members and frame-style construction.
A timber frame pergola, timber pergola, heavy timber pergola, or post and beam pergola describes the structure. The phrase diy pergola kits describes the installation path.
Western Timber Frame pergola kits use custom timber-frame construction and arrive as ready-to-assemble kits.
For smaller garden structures, see Arbor and Trellis Kits.
For the full pergola product page, see Custom Timber Pergolas.
Can You Build a Western Timber Frame Pergola Yourself?
Yes. Western Timber Frame diy pergola kits are prepared for assembly after the timbers have been cut, drilled, marked, joined, and test fitted in the shop.
Basic tools, safe lifting practices, a level site, and capable helpers are still required. Larger structures may be better suited to a contractor or installation crew.
Documented customer installations range from one afternoon to three days.
What Engineering and Weather Information Is Available?
Shane Watson, PE (Utah #5206456-2202) seals our structural engineering packages.
Wind and snow capacity is engineered per project, with wind design starting from a 115 mph ultimate design speed (Exposure B), engineered per project.
Where the jurisdiction requires sealed drawings, we coordinate stamped drawings through a PE licensed in that state. The local authority decides whether the submitted design satisfies local requirements.
Read more on the pergola engineering page.
How Does the Design Process Work?
The design process starts with the yard, intended use, size, and style, then moves through beam profile, knee brace, stain, and engineering choices.
Meet Your Design Manager
The Design Manager helps measure the site, select the correct kit size, prepare free 3D renderings and design, support HOA and engineering approval, and coordinate with subcontractors.
- Help measuring the yard
- Help choosing the correct kit size
- Free 3D renderings and design
- HOA and engineering approval help
- Coordination with subcontractors
- Step-by-step guidance from initial ideas to the completed kit
What Are the Design Choices?
The primary design choices are beam profiles, knee braces, and stain.
- Beam profiles: Decorative beam-end cutouts connect the pergola to the architecture of the home or business. Standard beam-profile options are available, and custom profile design can be selected.
- Knee braces: Knee braces add diagonal support and visual contrast between posts and beams. Choose from the available standard styles.
- Stain: Kits are pre-stained before shipment. Available stain names include Rich Cordoba, Early American, Rich Sequoia, Natural, Black, Alpine, Canyon Grey, and Wild Olive.
Pergola Projects and Company Information
Western Timber Frame has built 7,000+ structures and received 28 Best of State Awards.
Time Honored American Craftsmanship
Western Timber Frame describes its work as time-honored American craftsmanship combined with engineering and custom design.
Its stated mission is to “Enrich the quality of lives through celebrating relationships while creating inspiring environments.”
Customer Experiences
“Ernie was amazing, he not only came through working with us on budget; He got this job done and delivered to us in less than 4 weeks. It was a pleasure working with Western Timber Frame™.” – Tom & Maria Mazzie – NY
“It looks great! We wanted to create another room in our backyard that we could use. So we had them put a new pergola in, and it worked beautifully! It was awesome.” – Corey & Kristen Atkinson – UT
“I might have been willing to cover the entire pool, which would have been a huge pergola; but Tyler said, ‘Why don’t we start with one section and see how you like it? You can always build more.’ They built it in a way that we could do a second phase if we wanted. They weren’t really pushy. It was clear that he was just trying to help me meet our goals.” – Sarah Burton – UT
Pergola Kit FAQ
What is included in a Western Timber Frame pergola kit?
A Western Timber Frame kit includes pre-cut CNC, pre-drilled, numbered and pre-stained timber components, plans or an installation manual, touch-up stain, lags, screws, specified hardware, and The Dovetail Difference® interlocking joinery. Component sizes vary by design and timber series.
How much do timber pergola kits cost?
Our 10×10 pergola starts at $7,200 for the 4000 Series. The timber series, structure size, layout, roof design, finish, engineering requirements, options, and destination determine the final price.
How long does installation take?
Some kits can be installed in one afternoon with two or three people, but larger structures and site work can take longer. Documented customer installations range from one afternoon to three days.
What type of wood is used?
Western Timber Frame uses sustainably harvested Douglas Fir as its standard wood, and the timber is free-of-heart to minimize checking. Western Timber Frame pergola kits are pre-stained before shipment. Cedar is also available, and redwood is the premium option for coastal and humid regions.
Which wood is best for coastal or humid states?
Douglas Fir is the standard, and cedar and redwood are the woods we most often ship to coastal and humid states. Both are naturally durable without injected preservative chemicals, and redwood shrinks and warps less than treated pine as it dries – a practical advantage in year-round humidity.
What wind and snow ratings are available?
Wind design starts from a 115 mph ultimate design speed (Exposure B), and stamped snow-load calculations start from 30 and 50 psf ground snow figures. Exact design loads are engineered per project and confirmed in the engineering documents.
Who seals the structural engineering packages?
Shane Watson, PE (Utah #5206456-2202) seals our structural engineering packages. Where the jurisdiction requires sealed drawings, we coordinate stamped drawings through a PE licensed in that state.
Do I need a permit for a pergola kit?
Permit requirements vary by the local building department, structure size, placement, attachment, roof, and site conditions. Check with the city or county before installation because this page cannot determine the rule for a specific property.
Can a pergola be attached or freestanding?
Yes. A pergola can be designed as freestanding or attached, but the choice changes the post layout, connection details, drainage, and permit review.
What is the difference between a pergola and a pavilion?
A pergola normally uses an open beam-and-rafter or slatted roof for filtered light and airflow, while a pavilion generally uses a solid roof for more complete overhead weather protection.
Can I install a Western Timber Frame pergola myself?
Yes. The kit is prepared for DIY assembly, although basic tools, safe lifting, helpers, and completed site preparation are still required. You can also use your own contractor or ask about Western Timber Frame installation options.
Can I get a custom size or shape pergola kit?
Yes. Every kit is custom-cut, so 12×14, 16×18, 30×30, 40×40+, and other exact footprints are available without being limited to catalog sizes. We build corner, L-shaped, curved, arched, attached, and freestanding pergolas, along with the Tuscany round-column style with decorative beam work, TimberVolt power posts with wiring hidden inside the posts for lights, fans, TVs, and hot tubs with no visible conduit, and wooden or metal laser-cut lattice panels for shade, privacy, and style.
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