Timber Frame Arbor Install; Mouseover Before & After Picture
Run the mouse over the picture and see the before and after install of a timber frame arbor.
A timber frame arbor for a garden or side yard can be a place to get away for a quiet place to sit or as a delightful lawn sculpture to gaze at through the kitchen window.
A timber frame garden arbor kit from Western Timber Frame is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-tested with drop in rafters so that it installs easier than conventional arbors and yet is durable to withstand strong winds and heavy mountainous snows.
Built using the old world dovetail mortise and tenon joint system, Western Timber Frame™ also has its patent pending design The Dovetail Difference™ joint system that joins the timbers without the view of unsightly hardware which not only adds to its strength but is more aesthetically pleasing.
Check out more pictures from our gallery of timber frame arbors or see arbor kits here.
Laurence Bunker is the President of Western Timber Frame, a company dedicated to making beautiful, high-quality timber frame structures accessible to businesses and homeowners across the country. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in the industry, Laurence brings deep expertise in timber frame design, engineering, and business leadership. At the heart of everything he does is a genuine belief that the right space — whether a sweeping commercial timber structure, a breathtaking interior, or a stunning outdoor living area — has the power to transform how people live, gather, and connect. That passion drives every project he touches, from large-scale commercial builds to custom residential timber frame creations.
Both are completed with Rich Cordoba stain and feature the Roosevelt Step profile. We hope to have more projects done in the future from Western Timber Frame.
Fire has always been more than fuel—it is a symbol of warmth, hospitality, and connection. From ancient traditions across the world to George Washington’s hearth, people have gathered around flames to share stories and strengthen bonds. Today, timber frame pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and trellises continue that tradition, creating modern living hearths where families, friends, and communities come together.
Another beautiful timber frame kit installed for the Witt Residence. These outdoor arbors add beautifully for living nooks and retreats like adding a pair of benches facing each other for a quiet place to sit.
Discover how garden landscape design comes to life through color, repetition, balance, and flow. From vibrant plantings to timber frame pergolas, arbors, and trellises, thoughtful structures bring unity and purpose to any outdoor space—whether at home or in commercial settings. Simple design choices can transform a yard into a welcoming place to gather and grow.
This family started their backyard swing project with simple posts and a dream. Midway through, they called Western Timber Frame to bring that vision to life. The result is a handcrafted timber pergola that turned a small idea into a place of peace, strength, and beauty.
Today’s featured ShadeScap®, a 6000 Series DIY Trellis Kit, is the creation of Design Manager, Mike Jenson, built to house and entertain all that happiness. Eric’s backyard delights not only his grandchildren but anyone who has the pleasure of visiting with him there.
