Stately Pergola and DIY Garden Arbor Kit
This stately 8000 Series timber pergola stands 10′ 6″ tall to the bottom of its lowest beam, taller than the standard 8′, and a matching DIY garden arbor frames the entry to the family’s pool and hot tub. Both went up in a single morning in a backyard full of flowers, waterfalls, trees, and bridges.
Stepping into this backyard feels like a world of its own. Looking up into the rafters of this tall timber pergola brings a sense of awe, as if you were seeing the world for the first time.
Key Takeaways
- Extra tall: 10′ 6″ to the bottom of the beam, compared with the standard 8′
- 8000 Series: heavy timbers on a 12′ × 29′ roof
- Matching arbor: a 6000 Series DIY arbor kit at the pool entry
- One morning: both structures were pre-cut and installed in a single morning
What Makes This Pergola So Stately?
Its height. At 10′ 6″ from the patio floor to the bottom of the lowest beam, it stands well above a typical pergola, and against the backdrop of the home, that extra height adds to its stately presence. The homeowners turned their backyard into a private garden of bright flowers, waterfalls, trees, bridges, and ornamental shrubs, and the pergola anchors it all.
Hanging plants add the perfect touch over the outdoor dining area, where the family often eats in the fresh air. String lights give a warm glow in the evenings, and the family says they love simply sitting beneath the pergola at night.
How Does a Garden Arbor Frame the Pool?
For the family pool and hot tub, a DIY arbor kit forms a formal entryway. Netting on the sides encourages flowering vines to spread across the warm wood. Mark, the homeowner, is an excellent gardener, and the vines keep filling in season after season.
What Were the Specs for the Pergola and Arbor?
8000 Series DIY Pergola
| Roof | 12′ × 29′ |
|---|---|
| Bottom of beam | 10′ 6″ |
| Beam and rafter ends | Champion |
| Knee braces | Cove, with full arched braces and decorative keystones |
6000 Series DIY Arbor
| Roof width | 7′ 8″ |
|---|---|
| Post to post | 5′ 8″ |
| Bottom of beam | 8′ 6″ |
| Posts | 6″ × 6″ |
| Shade planks | 2×4 |
| Beam and rafter ends | Champion |
| Knee braces | Full arched, with decorative keystones |
Every piece of both structures was pre-cut and pre-assembled in the shop before shipping, so the install was fast and stress-free. More than a year later, the homeowners are still amazed that such a handsome, symmetrical setting came together in one morning.
Questions About Tall Pergolas and Garden Arbors
How tall can a timber pergola be?
Standard height to the bottom of the roof beam is 8′. This pergola was built taller, at 10′ 6″ from the patio to the bottom of the lowest beam, which gives it a stately presence against the home.
What is a garden arbor used for?
An arbor frames an entry or path. Here, a DIY arbor kit forms a formal entry to the pool and hot tub, with netting on the sides so flowering vines can climb it.
What can you hang from a timber pergola?
Timber frame structures can hold a swinging bed, suspended couch, bench swing, hammock, or hanging plants. This family chose hanging flower baskets and string lights.
How long did installation take?
Both structures went up in one morning. Every piece was pre-cut and pre-assembled in the shop before shipping, which made installation fast and stress-free.
What warranty comes with a timber pergola?
Western Timber Frame warranties range from 3 years on Deck Structures to 20 years on the 12K Series.
Western Timber Frame has designed, handcrafted, and delivered more than 7,000 outdoor structures in all 50 states since 2008. See timber pergolas and what a trellis is, or request a free design consultation and call 877-870-8755.
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