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Unlike common lumber-yard pergolas that are constructed using standard common wood sizes and metal fasteners found at most lumberyards, we use the highest quality materials and time-honored techniques. Timberframe joinery enables our pergolas to be solidly constructed without the aid of metal fasteners. Timber framing uses the centuries-old craft of interlocking timbers using mortise and tenon joinery secured with oak wooden pegs.

The structural components of each of our pergolas follow traditional timberframe design. A timberframe pergola’s structure is composed of a number of bents (sets of columns and tie beams supported by knee braces). A pair of bents encloses a bay. A simple pergola has one bay bounded by a pair of two column bents.

Each of the following pergola styles retains the basic timberframe design elements. One differentiating factor is found in the cut of the lintel beam, rafter and purlin tails . Other differentiating factors are timber scantling and form.

 

Old World Styles:

 

Classic Style

The Classic Style pergola is reminiscent of Classic architectural tradition.

 

Ramada Style

Native Americans have been constructing sun shelters in the Southwest deserts for centuries using natural materials. These structures provide shelter from the elements and are built of wooden zapatas and vigas. The top is semi-open to the sky being loosely covered by thin Ocotillo canes or poles. A ramada is usually detached from and set apart from the dwelling.

 

Asian Influence Style

The Asian Influence pergola is a slight departure from the traditional timberframe structure. In this pergola, the lintel beam is actually a double beam, the columns pass directly through the lower lintel beam and into the upper beam. Graceful curves are found throughout the structure.

 

Art Deco Style

This style was popular in the 1930s and used bold geometric shapes and outlines.

 

 

Arts & Crafts Styles:

 

Bungalow Style

This pergola style is the first of several that that have their origins in the Arts & Crafts movement which had its zenith between 1880 and 1910.

 

Craftsman Traditional Style
This style is quite popular and lends itself to many applications in the landscape.

 

Greene & Greene Style

The pergola style Greene & Greene is derived from the architecture of the Greene & Greene designed Gamble House in Pasadena California constructed in 1908 and 1909.

 

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