Roughed From Nature Without Nails, Glue or Exposed Hardware
Western Timber Frame™ The Dovetail Difference™ pergola kit installed for shade over backyard hot tub.
Around the world, cities are adorned with architectural works of art; structures that can captivate us, spark imagination and maybe even touch our emotions. In all of the numerous architectural structures there are a select few that stand above the rest in beauty, durability, environmentally friendly, structurally responsible with seismic integrity. Western Timber Frame™ is building structures designed to last for future generations to come.
WESTERN TIMBER FRAME™
The Dovetail Difference™
NO EXPOSED screws, lags, bolts, hangers or other mechanical fasteners.
One of Western Timber Frame™ patent-pending designs/products is the patent pending design The Dovetail Difference™ construction method, and the exclusive EarthAnchor structural aluminum knife plate anchoring and alignment system.
Western Timber Frame™ has a patent pending assembly and dovetail design and construction method which is termed as The Dovetail Difference™. Independent engineering has shown that Western Timber Frame™ The Dovetail Difference™ dovetail joints are 500% greater in strength and load carrying capacity as compared to traditional hangers. The patent pending The Dovetail Difference™ also eliminates virtually all exposed hardware that is not of a decorative nature. This unique mortised interlocking dovetail joint system allows for the natural seasonal expansion and contraction of timber pergola joints.
Beneath a beautiful Western Timber Frame™ The Dovetail Difference™ pergola kit installed for shade over family's backyard barbecue area.
Underneath view of a timber frame DIY pavilion kit installed with fan.
DIY timber frame gazebo kit installed with outdoor cabinets.
One of the primary reasons Western Timber Frame™ has received such a high recognition form their clients and peers is because of Western Timber Frame™ extreme continual attention to detail in all of their designs and products. For example, Western Timber Frame™ has also developed a patent-pending structural aluminum knife plate Earth Anchor™ that makes for easy installation of the timber kit to the substrate or footing. This structural aluminum alloy knife plate secures the heavy timber kit to the substrate and contributes to the 160 mph+ wind ratings. From an aesthetic standpoint, the structural knife plate is completely concealed within the timber post.
With Western Timber Frame™ trademarked designs, there is no visible hardware, bolts, screws, hangers or other mechanical fasteners, unless they are decorative in nature. All exposed edges on our heavy timbers are smoothed with a ¼" round. This allows the timbers to retain their rough appearance, with a touch of refinement. The people at Western Timber Frame™ take great pride in their attention to these small details. Our top “shade planks” are spaced closer together as compared to other pergolas giving not only a unique look but offering additional shade as well. They use true to size rough-sawn timber for all components rather than standard smaller 'dimensional' lumber. They also use taller and wider rafters on our double tier roof as compared to what you will find elsewhere.
Under a DIY timber frame pergola kit roof with trellises.
...to conventional timber framing:
Conventional hangers begin to rust over time.
Chain saw cuts used in traditional timber frame joints tend to have larger gap exposure over time.
Bolts in view on conventional timber frame post.
The Dovetail Difference™ with a wind rating of 120 mph!
The Dovetail Difference™ gives these shade structure more strength, durability and is definitely more aesthetically pleasing but its unique design is also what makes these kits so much easier to install than in the process of conventional timber frame construction. Western Timber Frame™ was featured on Home Construction & Improvement with an independent review of the product and installation by Todd Fratzel. Here is an excerpt from his review:
“...the price of this kit, including shipping, and the beautifully crafted joinery, and the pre-stain is an excellent value.
When it comes to quality there is simply nothing I can complain about and everything exceeded my expectations. The pavilion is absolutely beautiful and everyone that’s seen it so far has complimented the craftsmanship of all the details. I’d love to take credit but all I did was help put it together.
Lastly, I want to compliment the folks at Western Timber Frame™ for making the process of ordering their product easy and enjoyable. They took the time to understand my needs, they worked out all the details, the product arrived on time and the assembly directions were excellent.
The best way for me to put into perspective my thoughts on their product is put it in terms of my day-to-day job. I manage the construction of custom homes for customers every day. I would definitely buy another one of these kits for any of our customers without doubt because the quality is excellent and the price is right! If you’re thinking about putting a pavilion in your yard I'd highly recommend Western Timber Frame™. Whether you assemble it yourself or hire someone to do it for you this is an excellent product."
• Todd Frazel
You can read the entire review here:
Outdoor living spaces are continuing to grow from what used to be a simple outdoor patio or deck to full-fledged living rooms, outdoor kitchens and even outdoor bedrooms. Western Timber Frame™ was lead the way with cutting edge design styles, trade dresses, and several patent-pending designs & construction methods to become the #1 pergola and pavilion kit manufacturer in the entire United States and Canada. The vision of Western Timber Frame™ is to provide a way to make it affordable for everybody to have a functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor living space in their own backyard.
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