Before & After DIY Timber Frame Pergola Kit Over Deck & Entrance

A DIY timber frame pergola kit was added over the back entrance-way for add protection in implement weather. Many times a the front face of a home is finished and decked out for curb appeal while the back part of a home is left rather plain. This is where timber framing with a DIY kit from Western Timber Frame works so well. Every piece is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-tested for a fast and easy installation. In just a few hours, not only do you have an extended outdoor living and comfortable shade, it adds dimension and style that really finishes off a home to have backyard appeal.

Timber is naturally beautiful but what makes this timber framing even more beautiful is because of Western Timber Frame’s unique patent pending design The Dovetail Difference™. As you can see when you scroll down to the after pictures below The Dovetail Difference™ design virtually eliminated unsightly hardware. More than for aesthetic purposes however, the Dovetail Difference™ design is stronger and more sound than conventional timber framing.

 

As seen in the conventional chainsaw method, the strength of the timber is compromised by cutting out the center of the beam. The Dovetail Difference™ as seen on the right leaves the integrity of the post in tact while allowing the timbers to naturally expand and contract making for a more beautiful appearance as well as more seismically and architecturally responsible.

 

Conventional Chainsaw Timber Frame

The Dovetail Difference™

Angled view of deck before DIY timber framed pergola kit is installed.

Back shot of deck before a DIY timber framed pergola is installed for shade.

Side view of deck before installing a DIY timber framed pergola.

Back deck after installing a timber framed pergola kit finished with a Rich Cordoba stain.

Top back view of back deck after installing a 12′ x 23′ DIY timber framed pergola kit.

Side view of back deck after the 12’x 23′ DIY timber framed pergola kit is installed.