A 10′ x 16′ solid wood, timber frame ShadeScape® finished in a premium high grade UV protective Natural timber stain. The DIY pergola kit feature a cantilevered roof with Roosevelt Step beam end profiles and the Classic knee braces.

Desert Blossoms w/Cedar DIY Pergola Kit

The beautiful desert can be harsh, but it has also has been a source of inspiration to homeowners implementing water-wise Xeriscaping with drought tolerant plants. A DIY timber frame pergola kit is permanent Xeriscape alternative, giving all the comforts of shade trees without the need for watering.

Freestanding, Cedar Wood, 8000 Series ShadeScape™ DIY 20′ x 30′ pergola kit installed in Calabasas California.

Timber is the best material for a comfortable shade for outdoor living inviting people to luxuriate in the joy of balanced sunshine. Best of all, whether it is in a hot climate area or mountains of snow, these timber frame pergola kits are easy to install with interlocking corners and drop-in rafter layouts.

Permanent shade can be installed in as little as ONE AFTERNOON.

Lounge sized solid wood, timber frame, DIY pergola kit installed over backyard patio. The ShadeScape® kit is finished in a premium high grade UV protective Natural timber stain featuring Classic knee braces and Roosevelt beam end profiles.

LOUNGE SIZES: 10′ x 10′ – 12′ x 12′. The lounge size pergola kits are ideal for breezeways, backyard or garden entrances, or a smaller patio area for a romantic evening shared with company or a friend. These kits are also often used for a unique backdrop for wedding ceremonies.

Custom cedar solid wood timber frame DIY pavilion kit finished in a premium high grade UV protective Natural timber stain. The pavilion was pre-drilled through the posts for power. Pre-drilled for power eliminates conduit, and/or nail, eliminates unsightly and unsafe exposed wire and the need to trench over power. It is also more aesthetically pleasing.

Western Timber Frame also offers their amazing TimberVolt® series designed all your outdoor living power needs.

Cedar wood has a warm, woodsy fragrance that creates a pleasureful, uplifting experience. As a bonus for outdoor hot tub lovers, Cedar is inherently designed by nature with insect-repelling qualities. Native Americans used the oil from Cedar wood to repel mosquitoes and to guard against common pests. Cedar oil was also used to protect crops from insects and repel flies from livestock. Closets and chests are sometimes lined with Cedar to be moth-free. Thujaplicin is the aromatic agent of Cedar, making it a natural antibacterial and antifungal wood.

Just a bit of fun Cedar trivia: the center of the Lebanon flag is a Lebanon cedar tree, symbolizing tolerance and immortality. Accordingly, the Lebanon Cedar wood was used to construct King Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem and in the making of ships for Alexander the Great.

For a pergola, Cedar is most often finished in a clear, natural stain to show off its stylish golden hue with beautiful curling knots. This easy DIY Timber Kit is finished in the premium, high grade, UV protective Natural Stain. The ShadeScape® DIY Pergola Kit features a FullWrap® Roof. The FullWrap® roof has the beam and rafter end profiles for a stunning finish on ever side of the roof. Full arched knee braces meet with a decorative keystone on three sides with two Classic Style knee braces facing the house.

The Pergola Kit comes with interlocking joints that are ready to drop into place. The kit is pre-fit to make sure the installation is not only easy but fast and flawless.

A 15′ x 32′ solid wood timber frame DIY pergola kit featuring Roosevelt Step beam end profiles, Classic knee braces and finished with a premium high grade UV protective Natural timber stain. Trellised privacy walls were added for additional shade and extra privacy.

t is so much fun to see before and after pictures from clients who have installed their own DIY pergola kits. This homeowner and her sons did a stunning job! Possibly Dad was in on it too, behind the scenes behind the camera. This kit featured Classic knee braces with the Roosevelt Step beam end profiles and finished with a high grade premium UV protective Natural stain for timber.

A 12′ x 16′ solid wood timber frame DIY pergola kit featuring Roosevelt beam end profiles, Classic knee braces, decorative keystones and finished in a premium high grade UV protective Natural stain. It also has been drilled for power and has outdoor lighting fixtures and a fan. The bottom beam has an arch cut.

A 12′ x 29′ solid wood timber frame DIY pergola kit featuring Roosevelt Step beam end profiles, full wrap around arched knee braces, decorative keystones and finished in a high-grade premium UV protective Natural stain.

Western Timber Frame™ structures are visible massive heavy timbers of impressive engineering masterpieces rich in architectural heritage, perfected in modern technology, creating monumental heirlooms for generations to enjoy. For more landscaping with color ideas and backyard retreats check out Western Timber Frame’s other premium high grade stain choices.

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