Western Timber Frame® showcases timber craftsmanship in every detail. Each structure blends artistry, precision, and lasting quality.
Green timber gets a bad reputation it doesn’t deserve. For structural timber framing and outdoor construction, air-dried wood isn’t a compromise — it’s the correct specification. Here’s what the USDA data, traditional joinery, and equilibrium moisture science actually say about which timber to use and why.
Most pavilion buyers choose their roofing material at the end of the process. That’s the wrong order. The roof you choose — metal, cedar shake, tile, or slate — determines the structure underneath it: beam sizing, post dimensions, footing depth, even your permit classification. Here’s every material, every climate, and the question almost nobody thinks to ask before they sign.
Integrated timber systems turn individual timber elements into complete environments. By designing pavilions, pergolas, privacy panels, and TimberVolt power to work together, one space can support daily life, gatherings, and commercial use with ease and intention.
A narrow, weather-exposed corridor between two brick buildings at the Vineyard Fire Department needed more than a roof. It needed a precise, lasting solution. See how Western Timber Frame used problem solving architecture and meticulous roof design to turn an overlooked gap into a protected, usable passage.
January is a practical time to plan a timber frame cabana. With fewer distractions, you can think through site conditions, layout, and the details that make the space usable year round.
See how a weathered deck became a heavy duty timber frame deck with a custom color matched pergola and boat and vehicle pavilion, designed to look original to the home.
A timber gazebo isn’t a lightweight garden prop. It’s a real, engineered structure with solid posts, a complete roof system, and bracing designed to stand up to weather and everyday use—giving you pavilion-like protection in a round or multi-sided layout.
Timber can transform a space in countless ways—but it does not always have to define the entire structure. In…
Over the years, we have framed pavilions and cabanas above all kinds of water features, including ponds. There’s something…
From community landmarks to greenhouse engineering to an accessible backyard bridge, these custom timber projects show how thoughtful design can solve real problems and elevate everyday living.
Introduction: The Shape of Welcome There’s a reason people gather under a roof like this.A hipped roof pavilion doesn’t…
There’s a certain kind of structure that does more than cast shade — it creates a stage for life….