When thinking of winter, landscaping is not usually at the top of the to-do list for for most when it comes to home improvement projects. It is quite awesome to see the excitement when one of these structures is completed giving the family literally another room for gathering and living.
— Shaun Ferrell Finished in a premium high-grade UV protective Canyon Grey stain this freestanding, Douglas-fir OverSize timber frame DIY pavilion kit features Axis Step style beam and rafter profiles, 3×8 Cove style knee braces, an Inferno TimberVolt power pole, 1×6 White tongue & groove shade planks, 8×8 posts, 3×8 rafters and 4×12 beams. This works fantastic for charging smartphones, tablets, and other USB devices, while watching movies on an outdoor TV that is plugged into one of the main electrical receptacles up top.
Here is a look at some of the schematic specs and features chosen by the homeowners for their own personalized backyard retreat with a timber frame ShadeScape™. The top “shade planks” are spaced closer together as compared to other pergolas giving not only a unique look but offering additional shade as well.
Although hot tubs are considered more of a luxury item in the United States, hot tubs are a desired feature in many American backyards as well. Check out other ideas for outdoor timber frame structures with a hot tub below.
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.