A glass storm door, hours of Utah sun and a handle hot enough to hurt. See how one Harrisville family’s need for shade became a custom timber entry cover—and why getting it approved took more than one design.
A South Jordan backyard went from narrow steps, gravel, and a small concrete pad to a full-width timber deck with cable railing and dining and lounge areas.
A custom timber frame project can move from approved design to installation in a matter of weeks, but the…
Timber frame structures are engineered by calculating every load the frame will carry, including its own weight, snow, occupants,…
When choosing a frame material for a pergola, the real debate usually comes down to timber versus steel (typically…
Mass timber buildings can now rise up to 18 stories under the 2021 International Building Code, while traditional timber…
How two 72-foot engineered timber trusses, a steel-and-timber porte cochère, and heavy timber brackets gave Canopy Hotel near Park City its mountain lodge character.
Naturally durable wood is wood the building code recognizes as decay-resistant enough to skip chemical treatment in specific high-moisture…
What You’ll Learn in This Blog The best wood for outdoor structures in Utah comes down to three species:…
What You’ll Learn in This Blog Douglas Fir heartwood is rot-resistant, ranking in the third of four decay-resistance tiers…
A pergola may assemble in an afternoon or take several days, depending on its design, site, foundation, crew and construction method. This guide separates assembly time from site preparation and explains what delays the job.
A pergola privacy screen works best when it solves one specific sightline rather than closing the whole space in. This covers where panels can go on a pergola, how screens differ from walls, and how to choose between custom wood lattice, laser-cut metal, and UV polycarbonate.
