Western Timber Frame™ uses Humboldt Sawmill redwood in outdoor structures and garden features. Four projects show an attached pergola, trellises, porch railings, and a deck.
Key takeaways
- Redwood appears in large timber frames and smaller parts such as railings and grow boxes.
- The builder can ship redwood stained or in its natural finish.
- Western Timber Frame™ ships to all 50 states at the same price in every state.
Why this redwood was selected
Western Timber Frame™ is a Utah-based builder of pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, decks, trellises, arbors, and lattice panels. It gets its redwood from Humboldt Sawmill Company. Redwood heartwood resists decay and termites; Humboldt Sawmill explains that sapwood does not have the same resistance.
Humboldt Sawmill redwood products are available certified to Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C013133) chain-of-custody standards, and the lumber is graded under Redwood Inspection Service (RIS) rules. Humboldt Sawmill documents Class B flame spread under ASTM E-84; approval of a specific product and project depends on the local authority. Specifications remain project-specific.
The company reports growing demand across the Desert Southwest, Gulf Coast, and Deep South.
Western Timber Frame™ uses Humboldt Sawmill redwood in these 26 coastal and humid states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Four redwood projects
Project
Redwood used
Western Timber Frame™ pergola and garden
16 × 22 attached redwood pergola, four grow boxes, arbor, fence, and gate
Freestanding 9-foot trellises for Edge Homes with knee braces and a natural water-based stain
CAD-planned solid-redwood railings with mortise-and-tenon joinery
16 × 20 redwood deck beneath a timber frame pavilion
These are just a few of the redwood projects Western Timber Frame has built with Humboldt Sawmill redwood. Readers can see many more on the Western Timber Frame website.
Site details and finish
The builder uses mortise-and-tenon joinery and the Dovetail Difference® system. Standard engineering starts at a 115 mph design wind speed. Member sizes, connections, anchoring, footings, and loads require local-code review and, where required, a licensed professional engineer.
Redwood can ship stained from the shop or in its natural finish. Ask which parts will be redwood, and check finish care and permit requirements for the address. Learn how Western Timber Frame sources redwood from Humboldt Sawmill Company.
Frequently asked questions
Can a redwood structure ship outside Utah?
Yes. The company ships to all 50 states. Prices are the same in every state.
Which parts of a structure can be made from redwood?
The projects here use redwood in a pergola, trellises, arbors, fences, gates, grow boxes, railings, and decking. Confirm the parts for a specific design.
Does the structure need engineering or permits?
Requirements depend on the site and local building authority. Standard engineering starts at a 115 mph design wind speed; confirm the requirements for the project address.
