Timber has inherent built-in stabilizers of air pockets that make it less prone to condensation; and more effective than aluminum, metal or vinyl for extremes in temperature. The natural elasticity of timber compensates for structural movement and is more conducive to responsible architectural design than inelastic materials.
Although the desert can be harsh it has been a source of inspiration to prescient homeowners implementing water-wise xeriscaping with drought tolerant plants. A Western Timber Frame™ solid wood timber frame pergola featuring The Dovetail Difference™ has 120 mph wind ratings and will stand up majestically against the wiles of Mother Nature, heavy mountainous snows and extremely strong desert winds, built to last for centuries.
And yet the orthography of “pergola” has also remained identical in almost every dialect! Here is pergola translated into all these languages from Google Translate with a few interesting divergences, posted below.
The Porte-cochère leads to the backyard where a stunningly white pergola with a bench swing, dining room set, and fire pit just beckoning to entertain and stay awhile. Sometimes Porte-cochères are confused with a portico.
William wanted to shade planks closer together than standard, allowing only a slight bit of sunlight at midday. William said he preferred a monolithic style, and it is stunning, I had to agree.
Tuscany is an old world classic style with charm inspired by the elements of natures neutral tones. By late morning as it becomes bathed in sunlight, the posts appear as they are here, brighter and lighter until it is a brilliant white.
Color creates interest and mood, much like a hairdresser does with mixing hair colors. If you are in the process or considering a ShadeScape™ DIY pergola, gazebo, pavilion, arbor or privacy wall and desire to create more height or depth in any given space, mixing it up with more colors can give it a new dimension.
Whether it is for deck living, outdoor spaces or landscape makeovers, a cabana, deck, pergola, pavilion or gazebo will create a larger, #DynamicOutdoorLivingSpace. Some of our clients have expressed it as being a transformational experience bringing their family closer together as they are naturally drawn outside with fewer distractions and more conversations.
Like many outdoor living spaces, the plans for this #CoveredDeck is still in process. Travel is only footsteps away for our homeowners to enjoy it any and every day.
Douglas Fir has a tighter closer grain which makes it much less likely that the knots will ever loosen or to fall out as in other species. With the abundance and availability of Douglas Fir you get unrivaled quality at a lower price that looks great!