Architectural Beauty of a Timber Frame Arbor, Gazebo, Pergola, Pavilion

Architectural Beauty of a Timber Frame Arbor, Gazebo, Pergola, Pavilion

ByLaurence Bunker

Because Western Timber Frame™ is famous for its well built, oversized timbers in outdoor living timber frame structures I often get into the technical side of the incredible difference The Dovetail Difference™ really makes in creating a structure designed to last for centuries and how easy it is to assemble with the drop in rafters; that they will ship anywhere in the contiguous United States for free; and how amazing timber is ; how earth friendly and human friendly it is, offering a more comfortable shade etc.However, it is the magnificence architectural beauty and warmth of a Western Timber Frame™ timber frame pergola, pavilion, gazebo or arbor that excites me most; drawing me out into a place I want to be. As the 21st century girl that I am, I love being close to the comforts of home; clean and convenient, in a setting where family those you love can gather.

Why No Brackets or Lag Hangers In A Timber Frame Arbor or Pergola

Why No Brackets or Lag Hangers In A Timber Frame Arbor or Pergola

ByLaurence Bunker

The mortise and tenon in furniture construction is normally cut with a shorter, thinner stubbed tongue. Mortise and tenon joints have soundly stood stronger through centuries of architectural constructions because it allows for the wood to naturally expand and contract while maintaining its integral shape over a nail/glue construction.Buildings are considered to be solid immobile structures, yet we live in a environment of continual motion where the earth’s seismic moves in waves up and down as well as side-to-side in an ongoing micro motion; along with wind loads as an added factor of moving force.

Outdoor Fireplace With A DIY Timber Frame Pergola

Outdoor Fireplace With A DIY Timber Frame Pergola

ByLaurence Bunker

This wonderful design gives it an arbor, pergola , pavilion or gazebo kit more strength which also results in a magnificent, aesthetically pleasing, old word craftsman style without the show of unsightly bolts, lags, hangers and hardware. With easy interlocking corners and drop-in rafter layouts, the hard work is done for you by experienced craftsmen.