Precise Sun Shade Ratio for Perfect Party Yard

Thomas Jefferson, Americas Architect, designed and created a U-shaped connection of pavilions for the University of Virginia and wrote in a letter that England’s sunless climate was different than Americas. Said Jefferson, “under the beaming, constant and almost vertical sun of Virginia, shade is our Elysium," our abode, our state of ideal happiness, our paradise. In the absence of shade, he continued, "no beauty of the eye can be enjoyed.”

An architectural shade structure, e.g., an awning, arbor or pergolas is a fast, permanent shade solution. A timber frame shelter is the best for permanence, speed, and comfort. Wood has its built-in natural thermostat. Just like a tree, the larger the dimensional scale of the wood the better it can regulate a thermal equilibrium for an amelioration of temperature. This perfect balance of comfort is found timber and not in any other alternative shade material.

A well-designed pergola, pavilion, cabana, gazebo or trellis can bring the needed protection to a backyard to enjoy the beauty and health of the outdoors, any and every day.

A Design Manager from Western Timber Frame™ not only helps in creating the perfect outdoor living environment according to each homeowners desires, they are there to ensure that the plan will include the right amount of sunlight at the time of day for your yard location throughout the seasons.